Acne Tips

The following information can help you understand factors that may contribute to skin problems.  An alteration or two in diet or lifestyle or treatment methods may significantly improve the health of the skin and body, which will help in the control of acne and related problems.  This following information will assist in making educated decisions.

Stress:  Stress has a strong relationship to acne and a profound impact.  When under stress the body produces hormonal steroids, such as cortisol (a corticosteroid hormone frequently called hydrocortisone).  Like other hormonal steroids (testosterone, dihydrotestosterone, etc.) these chemicals target the skin in a disruptive manner and acne flare-ups may coincide with increased stress.    

While it is easy to suggest the avoidance of stress, this is not likely to be accomplished.  Begin recognizing stress levels and potentially stressful events or situations.  During these times, cleanse very thoroughly, or cleanse three times a day rather than two.  Increase the use of some products from once daily, for example, to twice.  Use the Green Tea Poultice more frequently.  In short, step up the daily skin care regimen to offset the skin's response to stress.  When the stressful situation passes, return to the normal daily skin care regimen.

Diet:  A good diet is an effective tool in controlling acne, especially fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants, combined with adequate protein.  A healthy and well-balanced diet affects the health and efficiency of the body and that includes the skin.  Every organ in your body relies upon the same vitamins, minerals and nutrients to function.  Since the skin is at the end of the food line, it suffers greatly from an improperly balanced diet.  Foods with high antioxidant content (colorful fruits and vegetables) are very helpful in promoting the healing of acne infections.

Essential Fatty Acids:  People who have tried numerous prescriptive and non-prescriptive acne treatments without success will probably succeed with Skintactix products.  If not, and you have multiple whiteheads and/or blackheads, you may have a deficiency of linoleic acid (omega 6).  This condition makes acne treatment unsuccessful because of excessive follicular congestion.  Skintactix products and diet modification successfully achieve control of linoleic deficiency-induced acne.  For more information on this subject please see the Acne & Essential Fatty Acids page. 

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