Archive: Posts Tagged ‘Acne’

Chemical Toxicity in Acne Treatments?

No comments December 8th, 2009

Acne treatments can contain a variety of chemical ingredients as preservatives, stabilizers, and synthetic fragrances. Despite the manufacturer’s claims, these substances may not be 100% safe. Long-term use of such chemical ingredients can result in constant low grade irritation, dehydration, and accelerated aging of the skin. Unfortunately, lack of conclusive research in the area allows skin care manufacturers to sell potentially damaging skin care solutions. What is even more Read more

Acne Program- Step 5: Foods to Stop Eating

No comments December 6th, 2009

Even though many dermatologist and doctors don’t see the connection between your diet, constipation, a toxic colon, and a toxic liver with the acne that you are suffering from, it does not mean the food you eat is not important in clearing your acne.If the doctors were right about food and the colon, then they would easily be able to help you clear your acne with their drugs. Drugs can give you temporary relief, it they work at all, but as you use them they can also give you some Read more

Hormone Disrupting Chemicals Do not Belong in Acne Products

No comments December 6th, 2009

Research studies are beginning to shed light on hormone disrupting chemicals and other toxins in our everyday skin, hair and personal care products – and the picture is disturbing! A recent report published in 2007 shows over 90% of water samples in the San Francisco Bay area were highly contaminated with several hormone disrupting chemicals. The link to acne, weight gain and other problems is just beginning to be forged.According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) ”Acne is a Read more