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We've heard from so many acne sufferers who ALL tell
us the same things:
You hate looking in the mirror
You are embarrassed, frustrated and angry
You feel like you don't look good no matter how
hard you try
You wonder if people think you have a poor diet or
poor hygienic habits
You want to hide your face
Acne affects every part of your life when you get a
moderate or severe outbreak. But you don't have to
continue living this way . . . You can STOP ACNE!
Get the clean and clear complexion you've always
wanted!
After years of research, we know what you need to get
the complexion you've always wanted. The Healthy
Pores™ acne system is a complete 3-step solution,
which takes care of the skin problems you have NOW,
but also addresses the fundamental root causes of
acne so you don't get embarrassing outbreaks.
If you're not completely satisfied within 60 days that
you're getting the clean and clear complexion that
you've always wanted, we will refund your money.
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You don’t have to suffer from acne any more!
There is a way to a blemish-free skin
If you are between 16 and 20 years old, odds are you
are having problems with the old enemy, acne, and that
you are trying to find a solution to it. You’re far from
being alone in this matter, as nearly 70% of all youths
suffer from more or less severe forms of acne. And for
many people, moving into the late 20s does not mean
an end to acne, but the same old problem.
The most embarrassing, of course, is facial acne.
Pimples on you back or chest can be hidden under
clothing even in the summertime, but your face is
always exposed. Every person you meet will look you
in the face and even if no comment is made you know
what they are all thinking, don’t you? Fact is, people
tend to judge others from the clothes they wear, the
state and color of their skin and other such superficial
aspects. This is why you have to get rid of acne.
Causes of acne
Facial acne is easier to treat than body acne, but has a
bigger chance of coming back in the form of flare-ups.
Dust, air pollution, cosmetics and shaving are all
factors that work in favor of acne by irritating your skin
or clogging your pores. Moreover, dust and air
pollution also bring the bacteria, which are responsible
for pimples. Whenever a pores is clogged with sebum
and dead skin cells, bacteria seize the chance and start
multiplying in the sebaceous follicle. Before long, the
follicle turns into a blackhead or a whitehead (in mild
cases), or even into pustules or papules (in severe
forms of acne).
While the market is practically awash with products
promising to treat acne and teen magazines are
drumming up for this or that trendy cure, we have
conducted our own independent research into this
issue. What we found is that most products are using
either ineffective ingredients that do nothing for your
skin beyond a short-lived improvement, or are made of
strong chemicals. For instance, ProActive contains
Benzoyl Peroxide, which is a strong substance known
to cause rashes, skin irritation and crusting. Our advice
is to stay away from such hazards to your health.
The best acne treatment on the market
However, we do recommend a skin cleansing system
that held our interest through both its quality of
ingredients and safety record, since no customers
complained of side effects. The ClearPores System is
composed of deep facial and body washes, a herbal
supplement and protection creams for face and body.
The washes are based on the effective SD Alcohol and
Salicylic Acid solutions that open the pores and
cleanse the skin of dirt and bacteria, while the herbal
supplement helps the body fight bacteria from the
inside.
Unlike other skin cleansing products, ClearPores &
Healthy Pores does not leave your skin shining with
excess sebum or dry and swollen. By opening the
pores to remove dirt and by fighting bacteria at the
roots, the system makes sure you’ll no longer have to
suffer whiteheads and blackheads on your face. It also
helps reduce inflammation and rebuild damaged skin
cells in order to make your skin healthy and smooth.
And if this was not enough, the product is backed by an
amazing 6-month money back guarantee that makes
usage virtually risk free for you. What more could one
ask?
Why spend your time feeling bad about your face and
body when you can put an end to this nuisance with
the help of the 3-part ClearPores System? We
recommend it to all those who are struggling to hide or
fight acne. No more will you have to be afraid of
meeting new people. No more will your skin stand
between you and a good time. With Clear Pres or
HealthyPores, you can turn the tide of this struggle and
win!
Common causes of acne
I always wanted to know why I had acne and other
people do not. Worldwide, 60 million people suffer like I
did.
I did some research and talked to my doctor to find the
most common causes of acne.
* Hormones: The number one cause of acne is the
production of sex hormones, known as androgen, that
begins at puberty. This is why majority of acne
sufferers are adolescents and teens. Hormones are
responsible for then acne flare-ups during
menstruation and pregnancy.
* When the sebaceous gland is stimulated by
androgens, it produces extra sebum. In its journey up
the follicle toward the surface, the sebum mixes with
common skin bacteria and dead skin cells that have
been shed from the lining of the follicle. While this
process is normal, the presence of extra sebum in the
follicle increases the chances of clogging — and acne.
* Stress: can also cause the production of hormones,
such as cortisol, which can aggravate acne. Stress
brings upon different hormone levels. With hormone
changes the body prompts the skins oil glands to
enlarge, secreting more oil. Which causes white heads,
black heads and pimples.
* Oily or heavy make up: Heavy make-up clogs the
pores and oily make-ups add more oil, which only adds
to the problem if oily skin already exists. Cosmetics,
especially certain moisturizers, foundations and
pomades contain lanolin, petrolatum, vegetable oils,
butyl stearate, lauryl alcohol and oleic acid.
* Certain medications and steroids: Vitamins are good
for your body, But an excess of vitamins B1, B6 and
B12 can cause acne flare-ups. These vitamins are good
for the skin, but avoid overuse.
* Diets: For some people, a diet that is high in refined
carbohydrates and sugars can actually aggravate their
acne.
* Over abrasive cleansing: Harsh exfoliators can
damage skin and spread infections.
* Picking and squeezing: This can actually send the
infection deeper into the skin and can cause scarring.
* Environmental irritants: such as high humidity and
pollution. High humidity actually causes swelling of
skin. Pollution is of course is a big cause for clogging
your pores.
* Genes: Family members who are also acne sufferers.
Acne is inherited and severe cases known as cystic
acne usually come from heredity.
Acne a big problem
Acne, most commonly known as pimples, is the bane of
almost every face and the worst nightmare for those
too unfortunate to suffer.
It is the most common skin disease today. In United
States alone, nearly 60 million people are infected with
acne, where 85 per cent of teenagers suffer from it.
Acne is a disorder resulting from the action of
hormones on the skin's oil glands (sebaceous glands),
which leads to plugged pores and outbreaks of lesions
commonly called pimples or zits. Acne lesions usually
occur on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders.
Contrary to the popular belief, acne is not just a
teenager’s disease. It is a socially bane and can be
upsetting and disfiguring in certain cases. It has a
significant economic impact, as people spend a lot of
money on non-prescription and prescription treatments
and therapies.
Acne cases vary from mild to severely disfiguring. It
ranges from comedones (blackheads and whiteheads)
to nodules and cysts. Here are several acne terms that
can help you better understand acne.
Comedo or Comedones are simply a plugged and
enlarged hair follicle. When a comedo is open, it is
usually called a blackhead. When it is closed or deep
into the skin, it is usually called whitehead. The
whitehead differs in color from the blackhead because
the opening of the plugged sebaceous follicle to the
skin’s surface is closed or very narrow, in contrast to
the distended follicular opening of the blackhead.
Neither blackheads nor whiteheads should be
squeezed or picked open, unless extracted by a
dermatologist under sterile conditions. Tissue injured
by squeezing or picking can become infected by
staphylococci, streptococci and other skin bacteria.
Papules are inflamed lesions that usually appear as
small, pink bumps on the skin and can be tender to the
touch. A group of very small papules and
microcomedones may be almost invisible but have a
"sandpaper" feel to the touch. A papule is caused by
localized cellular reaction to the process of acne.
Pustules are papules topped by pus-filled lesions that
may be red at the base. A pustule that forms over a
sebaceous follicle usually has a hair in the center. Acne
pustules that heal without progressing to cystic form
usually leave no scars.
Nodules are solid, dome-shaped or irregularly-shaped
lesions. They are commonly characterized by
inflammation, extend into deeper layers of the skin and
may cause tissue destruction that results in scarring. A
nodule may be very painful. Nodular acne is a severe
form of acne that may not respond to therapies other
than isotretinoin.
Cysts can appear similar to nodules but are pus-filled,
very painful and can cause scarring. They are usually
described as having a diameter of 5 mm or more.
The importance of dealing with Acne to avoid
permanent scarring
Although it cannot be known for sure, there’s good
reason to believe that none of the millions of people
who have suffered or are suffering from acne has
refrained from picking open or squeezing their pimples.
In fact it seems to be one of the most common actions
among those people whose faces or bodies are
covered with unpleasant-looking red spots. It is also
one of the worst possible ideas. Pimples should never
be squeezed or picked open by you. This is a job for a
doctor and to be performed only if he deems it
necessary. The main reason is that a pimple that has
been squeezed or picked open is practically an
invitation to every bacteria around to enter your body
and cause an infection through the tiny opening in your
skin. If you think the danger is negligible, you’re wrong.
At the very least your action is a sure way of causing
future pimples to emerge in the same spot. Most likely,
by tampering with your pimples in less than sterile
conditions will result in permanent scarring, as the
damaged skin closes around the gaping hole formerly
known as a pimple. While I may seem to joke about it,
let me assure you that this issue is very important. I
know that it’s very hard to resist the temptation to
squeeze your pimples in an attempt to eliminate at least
the worst of them, but you should try as hard as you
can to resists.
Believe me, you don’t want to spend the rest of your life
with the scars of past acne flare-ups crisscrossing your
face. This is why it’s very important to deal with acne in
a decisive manner and prevent the emergence of
pimples. The best way of taking care of your problem is
to use an acne treatment that can really help your body
put an end to basic cause of acne: widespread
clogging of pores. The best acne solution around is the
HealthyPores or ClearPores Skin Cleansing System,
the three-part system that takes care of acne both from
the inside and the outside and prevents future flare-
ups. Try it and you’ll be pleasantly surprised!
Skin Care Tips for People Suffering from Acne?
Be Gentle
The first thing to remember is that you have to be gentle
with your face. Don’t wash your face with hot or cold
water. Use lukewarm water and a mild cleanser twice a
day and after your workout at the gym, in case you do
work out. Avoid regular soap and other such products
that are filled with harsh chemicals. If you are not
familiar with cleansers, ask a doctor for advice.
Wash you face gently and rinse thoroughly. Pad you
face dry and avoid scrubbing. Scrubbing could open a
thousand invisible lesions in your skin that are the
perfect breeding grounds for bacteria.
Keep Your Hands Away from Your Skin
Although it is against your instincts, you must learn to
keep your hands away from pimples and other lesions.
Squeezing pimples is a bad idea, unless performed
under sterile conditions by a doctor.
For the Guys
If you have to shave, then be very careful about it. Run
a test on yourself and see if which type of razor is
better for you. I’d say that electric razors are the thing
to use if you suffer from acne, but each man knows
better what works in his case. Shave gently and avoid
opening up existing lesions.
For the Girls
Cosmetics are one of the minor roots of acne. If you’re
going through an acne treatment, then choose only oil-
free cosmetics or else the good effect is wasted. You
should also run tests on yourself and see which
cosmetics do not clog your pores. Watch out for side-
effects if you use products whose labels say “designed
not to clog pores”.
Stay out of the Sun
Yes, a suntan would look lovely on you, but you should
learn to do without for a while. The risks of sun
exposure are not acceptable when you realize that the
sun does not cure acne. UV rays simply dry the outer
layers of your skin and cause it to peel away. However,
once you are away from the sun, acne will return.
Prolonged exposure will also make you a certain
candidate for skin cancer.
The Best Treatment for Blackheads,
Whiteheads, and Mild Cases of Acne
The usual treatment prescribed for mild cases of acne
is topical medicine. The topical treatment is applied
externally, directly on the affected skin surface or
simply on each pimple. The common substances that
make up topical treatments are:
* Salicylic acid – alone or in combination with SD
Alcohol 40, the Salicylic Acid makes for a very effective
treatment against blackheads and whiteheads. This
acid also serves to decrease the shedding of cells
around hair follicles, thus acting pre-emptively against
one of the causes of acne.
* Benzoyl peroxide – effective against acne by
reducing oil production
* Resorcinol – good against acne
* Sulfur – wipes out blackheads and whiteheads.
The external application of topical treatments means
that such substances come in many forms. Any
drugstore or pharmacy is sure to have a wide range of
anti-acne creams, gels, soaps and lotions. Such
products are effective against mild acne, but do require
sustained use for several months.
In case you notice any unpleasant side-effects when
using topical treatments, you should pay a visit to a
doctor as soon as possible. Side-effects like irritation,
swelling or burning are quite common, especially
among people with delicate skins.
Acne scars – a review
Acne scars are the marks left behind by lesions that
had not healed or had become inflamed. Their size,
frequency and type depend on various genetic factors,
which are particular to every person. Some persons are
more likely to see scars forming on their skin, due to
their heritage and skin colour. This is why many people
want to make sure their lesions will heal properly.
There are only two types of acne scars. The simplest
scar is nothing more than a spot of skin bearing a
brown, pink or purple colour, testimony to the fact that
a pimple had been there. The second type is called the
ice pick scar and it is a small hole in the skin where the
lesion used to be. Scars are usually left behind only by
inflamed lesions, such as pustules, nodules or cysts.
However, squeezing open a comedo could result in an
inflamed lesion and a scar.
Pigmented scars are the result of the skin’s own
process of rebuilding the natural colour in the healing
tissue. The concentration of pigment can be lowered
with various types of treatments, such as bleaching
creams, lotions or laser surgery. The choice of over-the-
counter products should depend on the type and
severity of your acne. If you are not sure what to
choose, talk to a dermatologist.
Mild acne scars take up to six weeks to vanish. If the
over-the-counter products don’t work, talk to your
doctor again and he or she will recommend you a
stronger treatment for scars, possibly even creams
based on retinoids. This is done to prevent acne flare-
ups and to promote the shedding of skin cells in and
around the scars.
The next level in acne scar treatment is the chemical
peeling of your skin. lycolic, salicylic or lactic acid is
used to peel away the damaged top layer of the skin
and trigger the formation of a new and smoother layer.
This procedure can be beneficial even for active acne.
Peels are usually performed over a period of weeks or
months and are mostly effective against pigmented
scars.
The second type of acne scars is more commonly
treated with dermabrasion or laser resurfacing.
Dermabrasion means that the top layer of the skin is
removed with the help of a high-speed rotary wire
brush or diamond-coated stone. This procedure
requires more than one session for each scar and has
the downside of not removing the scar at all. It simply
makes it less visible.
A better treatment for scars is the laser resurfacing of
the skin. Similar to the effect of sun exposure, doctors
use the concentrated light of the laser beam to burn off
a smaller or bigger part of the top layer of the skin.
Many dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons
recommend this procedure over dermabrasion.
Who gets acne?
Believe it or not, nearly everybody in the world gets
pimples. When the body shifts into higher gear and
puberty begins at the age of 12, hormones start taking
over. It doesn’t matter if you’re a man or a woman. It
doesn’t matter where you come from and who your
parents were. I have never heard of a person who had
stayed blemish-free in all the years of his or her life.
Whether it’s food or pollution, something is bound to
upset your hormonal balance sooner or later.
More than 40 percent of all teens develop cases of acne
severe enough to warrant medical treatment. Most
cases are usually solved without the need for fancy
treatments, although more than one trip to the doctor is
required. However, modern medicine has produced a
wide range of prescription and over-the-counter
products to help people deal with their acne without
unnecessary pain.
However, not all acne cases can be treated quite that
easily. Acne comes and goes on its own, between the
age of twelve and twenty-three, but some people
develop severe forms of acne, while others get acne for
the first time as adults. This is mostly the case for men.
Because of the higher level of androgens in their
systems, men are far more likely than women to suffer
from acne. In women, acne is associated with their
fertility cycle and the hormonal changes it entails.
While most cases of acne are confined to the facial
skin, most of the people suffering from this condition
experience at least the occasional blackhead or pimple
down the arms, on the back, the chest or even on the
buttocks.
The social impact of acne is huge. The unpleasant sight
of pimples makes many people run to the near
drugstore or pharmacy because of the perceived
influence acne has in social relations. Every year,
hundreds of millions of dollars are spent every year
around the world on anti-acne products by people on
five continents.
Women and acne
Men and women are very different creatures when it
comes to hormones and the entire system of
psychological and physical effects deriving from it. One
good example for this statement is acne. The
accelerated hormonal development in boys almost
always results in acne, but this is not the case for girls.
Women often develop acne for the first time in their 20s
or even later.
Of course, the fertility cycle and the hormonal changes
it triggers throughout the body is often the cause of
sporadic acne outbreaks in women, although the exact
process is poorly understood at this moment. High
levels of androgens are the likely cause for
premenstrual acne, since it is known that androgens
regulate the oil production in sebaceous glands. The
more androgens around, the higher the risk of clogging
pores with excess sebum.
Women have less chance of developing the kind of
acne that plagues men, but they also have a harder time
getting rid of it. During pregnancy, women suffering
from acne must get by with topical treatments
recommended by their doctor and are not allowed to
use drugs. Birth control pills are a common way of
treating acne, since they interfere precisely with the
hormonal cycle and serve to rein in acne. However, the
use of any kind of pills to treat acne should be
supervised by a doctor.
One of the best methods for getting rid of acne is the
ClearPores or HealthyPores System. This amazingly
effective system uses deep washes, pills and creams to
cleanse your pores, kill bacteria and protect your skin
against renewed attacks. It’s really the perfect choice.
The Social Impact of Acne
The negative results of acne
Acne is one of the most troublesome conditions of our
times. While most people suffering from acne do not
experience any kind of physical discomfort, they make
up for this by psychological scarring. This effect has
not been studied in depth because acne is a common,
non-threatening condition that comes and goes on its
own and any psychological effects attached to it were
not seen as particularly important.
However, acne has a stronger than suspected impact
on the lives of people today. Studies conducted by
researchers showed that people suffering from acne
also display:
* Low self-confidence
* Frustration
* Feelings of inadequacy
* Depression
* Refusal to socialize
* Low self-esteem
These effects are triggered by the negative effect acne
has on looks and the resulting apprehension of
negative reactions from others. People suffering from
acne can end up living unsatisfying lives and fail in
school, jobs and social interaction.
TAKING CARE OF YOUR SKIN IN SUMMER – A
Quick Guide out in the sun
Everybody wants to lie drowsily in the sun and let the
summer rays turn the skin to a healthy and sexy
looking dark brown. However, there are some health-
related issues you should be aware of before spreading
that beach towel. Sun exposure causes skin cancer,
the most common type of cancer reported among the
residents of the United Kingdom and USA. US
authorities report that one in every three new cancer
cases is skin cancer.
The sun sends out ultraviolet radiation, most of which
is stopped from reaching the Earth’s surface by the
ozone layer. The UV radiation that makes it past the
ozone layer is strong enough to alter the DNA of skin
cells and trigger, in time, the formation of carcinomas
and melanomas. UV radiation is also responsible for
sunburns and skin ageing.
Children and people with fair or red hair or fair skin,
who tend to burn rapidly in the sun, are more at risk
than others and may develop skin cancer faster. They
should be the first to use sunscreen and other types of
protection against UV radiation (wearing long sleeves
and hats in summer). Most cases of skin cancer could
have been prevented by limiting the exposure to sun.
Many cases actually result from exposure to UV
radiation during childhood and the teen years. This
means that you should start protecting yourself early
on and that parents should teach their children things
such as staying out of the sun at midday, wearing
protective clothing and putting on sunscreen.
Protection is the key to preventing skin cancer. Many
people believe that ultraviolet radiation is the strongest
when it’s very warm outside, but heat comes from
infrared radiation. This means that you should be
protected even on cooler days.
UV radiation is at its highest level in summer, around
midday, when the sun is high in the sky. If you like
mountain climbing, then you should be doubly careful;
UV radiation increases with altitude. A heavy cloud
cover may block UV radiation, but thin clouds are not
good enough for protection. Don’t rely on the fact that
you can face the sun safely for half an hour or even an
hour. You cannot feel UV radiation on your skin and
you will not be able to tell when it’s no longer safe for
you to be out in the sun.
More on skin cancer
There are three types of skin cancer, according to the
type of tumors that develop on the skin. The most
common and less dangerous types feature basal cell
carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).
Approximately nine in ten skin cancer cases belong to
these two types. The true dangerous type is the
malignant melanoma cancer, which can be fatal if not
treated early.
Basal cell carcinomas look much like sores and form
on the exposed parts of the skin: neck, shoulders,
hands, and head. The carcinomas appear as raised,
round bumps or flattened lumps of a reddish, pale or
pearly colour. The carcinomas may be crusted and
bleeding is frequent. Squamous cell carcinoma features
persistent red, scaling, thickened spots on the sun-
exposed skin. Ulceration and bleeding may occur. The
SCC may also grow in size and spread to other parts of
your skin if it is not treated.
In order to protect yourself, you should know what
symptoms to look for. Most surface skin cancer cases
can be treated with surgery if they are identified and
brought to a doctor’s attention early on. However, if
carcinomas or melanomas are allowed to grow, they
will expand into the deeper layers of the skin and will
connect with the lymphatic system. They will also
metastasize and spread to other parts of the body,
which may prove fatal. This is why you should always
be careful to check for signs of cancer.
Any newly grown sore or reddish patch of skin that
does not heal over a longer period of time (at least one
month) is likely to be a carcinoma or melanoma,
especially if you notice any bleeding. Any spot that
does not stop itching, hurting or bleeding is also likely
to be skin cancer. Also look for inflamed moles or
moles that start to bleed or crust. Persistent ulceration
of the skin that cannot be explained by your activities
should also be suspected of being an early sign. If you
experience any of the above symptoms, you should go
to a doctor as soon as possible. It’s better to be safe
than sorry.
The worst type of skin cancer lesions are malignant
melanomas. Melanomas look like moles, but grow to be
bigger than any other moles you have ever seen. They
develop in the outer layer of the skin, but can spread to
other parts of the body and may be fatal if left untreated.
You should see a doctor if you notice that one or more
existing moles are growing in size. Melanomas also
have a ragged outline, which is significantly different
from the round and regular shape of common moles.
Stay safe
Knowledge is power. The more you know about skin
cancer and its roots, the better you can protect
yourself. Here are a few simple tips designed to help
you in your quest to never experience skin cancer as
long as you live.
As stated above, avoid the sun when it’s high in the
sky. This means that you should stay indoors, or at
least in the shade, between 11 AM and, say, 3 PM. After
3 PM it should be safe enough to venture outside. Still,
you should always take advantage of shade, wherever
you find it. Buy yourself a pair of UV protection glasses,
if you don’t have one already. Wear a wide-brimmed hat
if you can’t cover your neck by some other means.
Make sure the exposed parts of your body never get
burnt; you may want to invest in a sunscreen solution
with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 15 or higher to
cover your hands and, if need be, feet. Use comfortable
clothing that actually covers your body.
Keep in mind that no sunscreen solution is 100 percent
safe, so cover as much of your skin as possible. Be
extra careful with babies and children. Their skin needs
much more protection than that of adults. Avoid
sunbeds and tanning lamps. Such devices simply
negate any effort to protect yourself from exposure to
UV radiation. And lastly, check you skin on a regular
basis and see your doctor if you notice any
unexplained changes.
Tips on sunscreens
If you are willing to spend some money on a sunscreen,
you should at least make sure you buy something
worth your cash. The first thing to look for is the phrase
“broad spectrum”. This means that the product can
protect you from UV radiation of both type A and B. The
second thing to look for is the Sun Protection Factor;
the higher, the better. Buy products with SPFs of at
least 15 to make sure you are well protected. If you are
planning a trip to the beach, then you may also want a
sunscreen marked “water resistant”, which is less likely
to wash off in fifteen minutes. Remember that high SPF
levels do not mean that you can stay in the sun longer.
You will simply be better protected.