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While you may be tempted to purchase items on high street shops or in drugstores which claim to ‘treat’ acne, we’d always recommend checking the ingredients on the packaging before purchasing. In fact, you will hear our Clear Skin Coaches telling clients over and over again…“Do not ever put anything on your skin or your [...]
Accutane. If your guts twinge just reading this word, your instincts are right on track. Accutane and its generic counterpart, isotretinoin, belong to a class of drug called retinoids (man-made vitamin A derivatives). Available only by prescription and under a dermatologist’s close scrutiny, it works by decreasing oil (sebum) production. It should never be given [...]
When you’re looking at a list of “super vitamins” for overall health, Vitamin E always makes the top of the list – and for good reason. Vitamin E is an essential nutrient that supports your immune system and promotes artery health. It helps increase circulation and strengthen muscles. It’s also a powerful antioxidant that reduces [...]
Back in 2015 The Wall Street Journal published research about acne’s resistance to antibiotics. Dermatologists are now using therapies such as topical acne creams, diet modifications, chemical peels, laser and light therapy and hormone therapy because of that. In addition to acne becoming resistant to antibiotics, the other reason they do not work to cure [...]
At the Natural acne clinic, we really like to break myths about acne and breakouts. The following are the most common ones we’ve come across with our patients: Myth: Washing Your Face Often Prevents Breakouts FACT: Washing your face multiple times a day will not get rid of acne on its own. In fact, washing [...]
If you’ve been suffering with acne symptoms for years, chances are you’ve heard about the connection between dairy and acne. Myths about dairy and acne are just as common as the acne itself. However, is it real? Will quitting dairy products completely clear my acne? Is this the ultimate cure for my long-lasting acne symptoms? [...]
Nasty breakouts. Horrible rash. Pimples. Small red bumps. Painful lesions under your skin. These are just some of the hideous symptoms we’ve all gone through in the past. Sadly some of us are still experiencing most of those, resulting in high levels of stress and frustration. We know you’ve been looking to find out what [...]
Selenium is an antioxidant that is one of the 32 nutrients considered essential for our health. Taken alone, selenium isn’t likely to cure acne. As an acne treatment, selenium needs to work synergistically with Zinc and vitamin E. Here’s how selenium helps treat acne Through protecting other antioxidants, selenium increases your overall antioxidant levels which [...]
Do you know YOUR primary acne trigger? Still struggling with an unsure self-diagnosis? We created a short quiz to help you Discover YOUR Complexion Triggers Take The Quiz Zinc should be included in any healthy daily regimen, but zinc supplementation is particularly great for treating inflamed acne (acne vulgaris, cystic or hormonal acne). While zinc [...]
