Skin and Body

Calcium bentonite clay is a powerful tool used to help treat acne. It is a natural product that promotes healing and is especially good for those who have acne. It can be used externally but also can be used internal…
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Birth Control: Acne’s Bane Oral contraceptives are primarily used to suspend ovulation in the female body; thus, preventing a potential unwanted pregnancy. However, due to the positive correlation between birth control pills and acne treatment, the FDA has approved “the…
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What are the chances of understanding your dermatologist if you aren’t familiar with the terminology? If you’re curious, it’s almost certain you’ve flipped through your medical record to encounter your dermatologist’s analysis of your skin and recommended treatments. It can be quite…
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When young women suffer from acne to the extent they feel the need to take action, for some, birth control pills have become the method of choice. Is this really a safe way to control a condition like acne? Acne…
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Love them or curse them, hormones found within the human body control so many complex processes that are vital for the body to function. Some allow you to feel emotions and sensations while others control how you react to situations…
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We’ve all had that situation where a major social event is coming up and alas a quick glance in the mirror reveals our worst fears. Acne is a skin condition that generally begins in the teenage years and affects mostly…
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The Zeno acne-clearing device by Tyrell inc. is a hand held palm sized device. It works by applying heat to the pimple or blemish. You turn on the machine, clean the treatment tip and when the light goes green you…
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Acne is the most common skin disease. It affects the young the old and the in between. During our teen years we normally will have several battles with acne. A teenager is changing, growing, becoming self-conscious, and learning new things…
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Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Control Kit After using Proactiv with limited results for about 2 years, I decided it was time to search for better. Back to the drug store I went. Neutrogena Acne Scrub was my next failed…
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Expensive face washes, creams, lotions, potions, and even pills out there for acne that may take days or weeks to have any sort of effect can’t compare trusty old Witch Hazel. The best part, it usually runs about 2$ for…
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When I was a teenager my main acne problems were on my forehead.  I would occasionally get them on my cheeks or my chin, but mostly they were just on my forehead and they were awful.  Every night I would…
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Body lotions can be very expensive, but there is no reason why you shouldn’t be able to make your own homemade body lotions. You won’t be putting a dent in your wallet or purse, and you can give your creations…
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Cellulite affects a large proportion of the female population. You can use these natural healing remedies to improve its unsightly appearance. Most women, and even some men, suffer from cellulite areas of puckered, dimpled skin, typically appearing on your thighs,…
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What do you want for Christmas? A question I hate, as I can never think of things on the spur of the moment! And you always end up getting surprises which you didn’t really want!But last Christmas I received a…
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Everywhere you look these days, there are pamper days, spa days, relax sessions etc. This is a world where people work hard. Stress is predominant in most people’s work and often home lives. So to relieve stress you need to…
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One of the binds of being a woman is the tendency to develop cellulite. It can appear at any time in a woman’s life, and these orange-peel thighs can cause misery and a lack of self-confidence in women. It can…
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Almost all who live in harsh winter climates have dry itchy skin. It’s not something any of us look forward to, but instead of dreading winter, there are ways to improve the moisture in our skin without spending a fortune….
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If someone was coming at you with a knife, you’d probably be wishing for a weapon. However, I’m pretty sure there’s one survival weapon you wish you didn’t have-Cellulite! The human body possesses a protective layer of fatty tissue beneath…
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A three minute shower in the morning saves water, electricity and time.  If you shower quickly then you have time to eat breakfast and have a relaxed morning.  This is much better than rushing out the door, toothbrush in one…
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Jock itch is a fungal infection of the groin area. It is caused by dermatophytes, which are microscopic organisms that live on your skin. Jock itch can affect your buttocks, inner thighs and genitals causing a red itchy rash that…
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Acne is a very common skin condition especially among teen girls. It is basically caused by the aggravated state of the sebaceous glands which leads to the production of pimples and cysts. These lesions can break out anywhere and everywhere…
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Hubby has been getting a few spots lately and was not happy with the face wash he use as it did not clear them, I was perfectly happy using it and still do. We spotted these when out shopping, so…
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When talking about skin care for the face, the most common problem is due to acne or oily prone skin.  I mean let’s face it your face is the first thing people notice about you.  It’s no wonder why women…
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So you awaken in the morning to find that blemishes have invaded your flawless face. You might have thought that you were finished with the days of pimples once you were no longer a teenager. Unfortunately, adult acne is a…
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Several years back tried to conquer acne. My best effort in doing so was unsuccessful. So did the second time. I made various assaults with numerous anti-acne products around but in spite of all this, I was frustrated. But before…
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As an herbalist with a long-standing relationship with my community, I am often approached for natural remedies for particular ailments. Some quite easy to cure-others much more difficult. Today I was approached by a friend with a teenage daughter who…
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Having enlarged pores can be a nuisance. Your skin is plagued by imperfections. It is constantly shiny. And your make-up will not last more than a few hours before it slides off your face. Enlarged pores also increase your risk…
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Acne is a very unpleasant skin problem affecting the confidence of many young people. The problem with acne is improper treatment can aggravate the situation, leading to inflammation and excessive skin reddening and irritation. Numerous factors play a role when…
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If you suffer from adult acne you know how physically and emotionally painful it can be. Lucky for you there is a method, that I use, that is not as expensive as acne treatment systems that are currently on the…
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Acne starts breaking out with the beginning of puberty and it can last till the age of 40. At times, the acne gets severe and it becomes a never ending misery. One of its most major causes is the undue…
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