The Lemonade Diet and Acne
By Acne Free | June 5, 2008
Have you been let down by over the counter and prescription acne products? If you have, and you have an open mind about natural acne remedies you might be able to clear your skin by doing the lemonade diet.
The lemonade diet, or master cleanser diet, is a detox method that flushes out your entire body, not just your colon, or liver, or gall bladder, but your whole body.
And it does it in just 10 days. Not too shabby considering the most popular colon cleansing systems take 2 months and cost a fortune.
Will the lemonade diet clear your skin?
Just like any acne remedy the results vary from person to person , but after speaking to a lot of people who’ve tried the diet it seems to not only clear up acne, but also firm up your skin and improve your overall complexion.
It does other good stuff too.
I was skeptical about the claims being made, and if I hadn’t personally known the people who’ve used the lemonade diet I would have never believed their stories, but in addition to clear skin other benefits include
- weight loss
- reduced appetite (after the 10 days)
- more energy
- stronger immune system
- improved sexual performance
- better overall health
Seems almost too good to be true, and I wouldn’t blame you for writing this off as just anther wacky natural health fad but if you want to give it a shot this Squidoo page tells you how it’s done > lemonade diet
If you do try it I’d love to hear how it goes.
I do know that it’s not easy to do. You have to pretty much drink nothing but some lemonade mixture made from lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and maple syrup. But it’s even half as good as everyone says it seems like a small price to pay.
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What Causes Acne
By Acne Free | May 24, 2008
Acne is a condition that requires a consistent skin care regimen to keep it under control, but that doesn’t mean you need to continue applying strong chemical products to your newly healthy skin. The goal is now to keep your skin free from excess oils and replace harsh treatments with a more gentle routine that will maintain the results you have achieved.
Acne is formed due to a buildup of sebum (what we call oil) within the follicles of the skin. When this oil builds up, a small impaction is formed and oxygen can no longer enter the follicle. This allows the propioniumbacterium acnes, which are a cause of acne, to grow, and a lesion develops. This bacterium is anaerobic, which means that it cannot function in the presence of oxygen.
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Stress and Acne - Yes, They’re Related!
By Acne Free | May 22, 2008
Did you know that acne is the most common disease affecting the world today? That may sound surprising…that is, until you consider the fact that stress is the number one factor that causes acne flare-ups! That’s why stress-induced acne lesions commonly appear during the most stressful times of a person’s life- the teens and during the ‘mid-life crisis’ years.
Stress-induced acne can be distinguished from: hereditary Acne Vulgaris, which consists of papules, pustules, comedoes, and cysts located all over the face, and: Acne Cosmetica, which is a negative reaction to a product placed on the skin and consists of small, slightly raised red lesions in the affected areas (common causes are hair products touching the forehead and FD&C dyes in blush). Stress-induced acne can be recognized by its large pink and purplish lesions that are deep in the skin and are painful to the touch. These lesions are generally located on the forehead, cheeks, and chin area. They also appear around two weeks after the stressful stimulus, and can take just as long to clear up on their own- which they can only do if you are no longer stressed out!
Here are some tips for clearing up stress-induced acne:
First of all, stay relaxed! Practice daily relaxation techniques, especially when you are dealing with stressful situations.
Drink a LOT of water, preferably with fresh lemon added. This will help your body to flush toxins, and keep your skin hydrated so that it doesn’t want to produce even more oil.
Use a deep pore-cleansing cleanser and a spot treatment with salicylic acid and tea tree oil. These will keep your follicles open, and aid in healing the lesions.
Go to a local spa and get a cleansing facial. Your aesthetician will give you a treatment to clear out the follicles and perform extractions as needed, to rid your skin of excess oils and bacteria so that your skin can heal itself.
Finally, DO NOT attempt to squeeze, pick, or otherwise extract your pimples! This will cause the follicular walls to rupture and spread bacteria to surrounding follicles, causing even more blemishes than you started with!
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Acne Scars: Video
By Acne Free | May 11, 2008
As much as acne sucks, it is (for most people) temporary. But acne scars can stick with you long after your acne has gone away.
Needless to say if you’re currently living with acne in addition to following a smart cleansing routine you should also be doing focused on minimizing the chances that you’ll be left with life ling scarring.
This video will give you some tips on avoiding and getting rid of acne scars…
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