Tweet I know what you’re probably asking yourself. What the HECK is Kangen water? Well, I had never heard of it before either, until my boss at work told me about it. She had a representative from the Kangen water company come to her house to do a demonstration and show her and her husband why this drinking water was healthful and far superior to normal drinking water or even distilled or purified water. For the price tag on the purifiers and ionizers that make the water, believe me, it should do something special. That being said, what she...
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Monthly Archives: July 2009
Never Do Skin Treatments Before a Big Day
Tweet As a person who has done more than her share of at home skin care treatments, as well as the occasional salon or dermatologist office treatment for her skin, let me tell you, although some of these treatments work wonders and leave your skin baby smooth and clear in a few days or even weeks from the treatment, many times it’s a cumulative effect. Also, many times, skin care treatments such as microdermabrasion, peels and other seriously exfoliating treatments that help greatly with the reduction of pore appearance and any leftover acne scarring or other skin imperfections due...
An Acne Fighting Chocolate?
Tweet Well, this may be one of the coolest inventions ever – if it truly works. For those of you who have heard the ever perpetuated myth that “chocolate causes acne”, this is going to look really ironic, which I think is the point the makers of the new chocolate candy that is supposed to help you fight and treat acne were going for. Of course, we do know that there is no truth to the thought that chocolate causes acne, but we do know that diets high in sugar can definitely aggravate acne, which is probably where the...
Sunscreen and Moisturizer for Summer
Tweet If you have ever suffered from acne in your life, which there is a good chance of if you are reading this right now, then you know how imperative it is that you find the right kind of moisturizer with an SPF in it that makes a difference when it is summertime. In fact, you should really wear a moisturizer during the day with an SPF in it all year round, whether you live in a temperate climate where the sun shines year round or not. You see, you still get significant UV ray exposure in the winter...
Laser Resurfacing Side Effect : Acne?
Tweet Laser resurfacing has become a more popular procedure as the quest to look younger and have more perfect looking skin becomes more of the society standard. However, while laser resurfacing can produce some pretty astounding results as far as totally revamping how the skin looks in terms of texture, appearance, and collagen production, it also has some side effects that can range from bothersome to downright serious. The good news though is that most patients are eaisly treated for any side effects of the procedure, and the ones that have more serious side effects are few and far...
Article From “Acne for Dummies” Author
Tweet For your reading enjoyment, thought I would share this article that was forwarded to me by the author of Acne for Dummies. Has some great information for those suffering from acne! Helping Your Child Deal with Acne’s “Invisible Scars” By Herbert P. Goodheart, M.D., Author of Acne For Dummies Acne affects adolescents at a time when they’re developing their personalities and evolving into adulthood. The psychological impact of severe or even mild acne can lead your child to feelings of diminished self-esteem and be a source of anxiety when it comes to dealing with the world. During this time,...
I’m Loving Aveeno Calming Lotion with SPF
Tweet I think I wrote about this product when I first purchased it about a month and a half ago, but if I didn’t, I wanted to let you in on an SPF lotion that can be worn during the day, while improving the appearance of your skin and also helping to contribute to the calming of the skin, so it helps with any redness or irritation also, while providing excellent protection against the sun’s damaging UV rays. It’s got an SPF of 15, and it’s not pore clogging at all, which is great if you have acne prone...
Alpha Lipoic Acid : Dual Use?
Tweet Alpha lipoic acid is a popular supplement for the skin, and for good reason. This powerful antioxidant not only has no reported side effects, but it also is removed from the body on a daily basis, meaning higher dosages can be taken without toxic effects, much like vitamin C is, so you get the benefit of a powerful antioxidant and you can also take it several times daily if needed without worrying about overdosing on it, supposedly. Keep in mind that any supplement should be researched before you use it, in case it has any interactions of known...
PMDD and Your Skin, Your Health
Tweet PMS is a fact of life for most women who are of the age where they menstruate. We almost all experience some way shape or form of the premenstrual symptoms such as moodiness, acne breakouts, exhaustion, cramping and irritability beyond belief at times, but there are some women who actually experience a form of PMS that is way worse and more difficult to endure and to treat, called PMDD. You may have heard of it before, and it’s a fairly recent “discovery” that some women really do have it worse. PMDD stands for Premenstrual Disphoric Disorder. What exactly...
Sun Poisoning or Acne?
Tweet I recently got back from the south, meaning South Carolina for me since I live in Ohio. My boyfriend and I visited his brother and his wife and their 5 month old boy. We had a great time there, but it was really hot the whole time, considering we’re almost in the middle of summer and down south that means hot, humid weather, starting in June usually and getting worse in July and August. I like the heat, it’s just a little too humid for me down there. The constant heat and humidity also creates another problem for...
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