Archive for December, 2007
Don’t Eat These Foods
Limit your intake of sugar, caffeine, and alcohol. These foods deplete your immune system, and you need your immune system to prevent and quickly heal acne. Also, part of the role of your skin is to carry toxins out of the body. If you’re putting a lot of toxins in, this can manifest as acne. […]
Read More..>>You Really Don’t Need Soap
Commercial soaps strip the natural oils from your skin. They are harsh and often do more harm than good. You really don’t need an expensive cleanser either, though some people have success with them. All you really need to clean your skin is warm water. It shouldn’t be too hot, as that will only dry […]
Read More..>>Sleep on a Clean Pillowcase
It seems obvious, but you want to keep a good supply of clean pillowcases at the ready. Change them frequently, more so than whatever your mom told you works for people without skin issues. In a pinch at a friend’s house or otherwise pillowcase-deprived, use a clean tshirt as a pillowcase.
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Read More..>>Don’t Touch Your Face, Ever
Ok, you sort of have to touch your face to wash it, but that is ideally the only time you should do so. If you need to scratch an itch, massage a migraine or what have you, use a clean tissue and/or wash your hands first.
Read More..>>Take These Supplements
Vitamin E reduces inflammation and increases cell repair. Take the capsules as directed on the bottle. Pierce capsules and apply to damaged skin or scars.
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