Poison in the Tale: Does Detoxification help reduce Acne?
The thing about detoxification is that it is beneficial in so many ways that it is a good idea under any circumstances, but that is neither here nor there. The question here obviously is how does detoxification help acne? To answer that, it is important to remember that detoxification is basically a simple process: that of banishing toxins from the system.
Every day of our lives, we absorb various toxic materials, whether from the air around us, from the food we eat, from the water we drink, even from the clothes we wear. And I haven’t even explored half the sources of toxins. Sad life, eh? Read more on Poison in the Tale: Does Detoxification help reduce Acne?…
Spotless! How do Acne Cleansers Work?
First up, do not believe in the miracle cures that acne cleansers promise to deliver. There are no miracles in acne, and while acne cleansers may keep your skin dirt-free, they will not strike at the root of the problem. No, I’m being slightly unfair here, because keeping your facial skin dirt-free is a large part of the battle against acne, and acne cleansers certainly help you do that.
Years ago, a colleague at what was my workplace then was planning to sue a company that manufactured and marketed a fairly reputable brand of acne cleanser, because he insisted that far from improving, his acne had actually worsened after using the cleanser. I remember it all, the name of the cleanser included, but it has since vanished from the market, so I will refrain from naming it here.
All Made-Up: Do Cosmetics Affect Acne?
You know what? The best thing for those suffering from acne appears to be to avoid make-up altogether. And I consider that a totally nothing option. I mean, how unfair can life get? However, the sad truth is that some kinds of make-up appear to affect acne in nasty ways. Therefore, my fellow acne sufferers would be well advised to stay away from them.
And what are these types? Well, oily and greasy creams and ointments exacerbate (this is such a peculiarly appropriate word for acne, but I foolishly digress) acne because they clog the hair follicles and we all know what that means. And don’t be fooled by products that say ‘tested by dermatologists’, because there’s nothing to indicate that these suit your skin type.
UNCLEAN! Acne And Its Social Impact
If the headline above seems a little strong, I use it with good reason. Can you think of any other affliction that causes more psychological trauma, more social awkwardness, and greater insecurity than acne? I can, actually, and it’s called leprosy. From the way some people react to acne, they would be better off living in such-and-such BC, when lepers had to carry warning bells with them and shout ‘Unclean’!
Acne And Make-Up: Care Or Conceal?
For a long time, I would be frustrated at the fact that no make up manufacturer thought about the plight of acne sufferers and there were no acne-friendly cosmetic brands available on the market. After a prolonged wait, and equally prolonged search, I have finally located a few (still only a few) brands that people with acne can use. Now I’m not sure whether I ought to turn this blog into an advertising platform, so I will perhaps not name the names here (you can go and find them on your own same as me) but be careful to use certain keywords: oil control, oil-free foundation, and water base.
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