Archive for the 'Rules' Category
Do Eat These Foods
Chicken, Fish, Rice & Beans, Tofu
Whether you are an omnivore, pescetarian, or vegetarian, protein is important in keeping your skin healthy. At mypyramid.gov by the United States Department of Agriculture, you can calculate how much from the “Meat & Beans” category you need to eat per day according to the updated Food Pyramid. At CSR, […]
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..>>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..>>Use Fragrance Free, Dye Free Detergent
I love the smell of freshly washed and dried clothes too, but I don’t love what they do to my skin. Go for the “free & clear” version of your favorite detergent, and better yet switch to an all natural brand. That lovely smell is actually a residue left on the fabric (to arouse the […]
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