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Adult Acne and Lifestyle Treatment Information
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When it comes to an effective acne treatment, knowledge is power. When choosing a treatment for your acne condition, it is important to know about acne treatment lifestyle changes. A wide range of (lifestyle) treatments can give you control over your acne. The goal of an effective acne treatment is to reduce pimples, adult acne, acne rosacea, cystic acne, acne vulgaris, and other acne types.
It is important in the treatment of acne to treat your whole self in as many ways as possible. For the vast majority of people with acne, effective treatment includes lifestyle changes that can help minimize symptoms, reduce inflammation, and maintain normal bodily functions. If you change your lifestyle and eating habits, and therefore reduce your stress level, you'll be even happier with Acne-Ltd III.
When the body becomes stressed, the adrenal cortex converts adrenal androgens to testosterone in BOTH men and women, resulting in overactive sebaceous glands. The ovaries produce 25% of the testosterone while 75% is converted from adrenal androgens in the normal female. Women only have 10% of the testosterone that men have. Men have thicker skin and muscles than women and can handle much more testosterone obviously. When the male or female body is stressed, the adrenal androgen conversion can almost double the testosterone in both men and women. This causes the T zone of the face to be oily, while other areas are still dry from dehydration. Adult acne and rosacea are sometimes a by-product of stress and/or dehydration. Water and estrogen calm the "body's stress alarm system". The most important element of acne treatment is to keep the skin (body) hydrated. Water is a most important acne treatment in that it is alkaline (pH 7.3) and can be considered a natural treatment or an almost free acne treatment.
The following items affect some people more than others; however, if you try to follow them as closely as possible, you'll get better results.
1. Drink More Water
Drink at least eight glasses of ice-cold water per day (10 to 12 is better) to assist your body in getting rid of oil, waste and toxins. Drinking water also helps moisten your skin, which keeps your pores from clogging. Most importantly, water helps relieve stress and relax your body so you can sleep better. Water and sleep help to reduce stress. When the body becomes stressed from many causes, even dehydration, the adrenal cortex (the adrenal gland sits directly on top of the kidneys and consists of 2 separate organs, the cortex and the medulla) converts adrenalin to testosterone in both men and women, resulting in overactive sebaceous glands. This causes the T zone of the face to be oily, while other areas are still dry from dehydration. Adult acne is sometimes partially a by-product of stress or dehydration. Water calms the "body's stress alarm system". Reduce coffees, soft drinks, teas and alcohols as much as possible as they are partial diuretics in that they push more water out of the body cell than they put in.
2. Avoid Astringents
Astringent soaps and any astringent agents that shrink your skin's pores, such as witch hazel, alum, oatmeal, very cold water, and rubbing alcohol, should be avoided. When your pores shrink, more oils are clogged in the pores of the skin.
3. Avoid Stimulants
Stimulants, like coffee, tea, cigarettes, and excessive sugar from sweets and soda, should be avoided. Anything that affects your entire body, brain, and nervous system -- to awaken it in the morning or stimulate it during the day -- can easily stimulate the sebaceous glands to secrete more oil that has to leave the body via the pores, making your acne worse. Also, stimulants create stress by putting your body in a "fight or flight" state.
4. Mind Your Diet
It is well-established by many dermatologists and patients that diet affects acne. Try to eat foods as low in fat as possible. Fatty foods are acidic and disrupt the natural pH balance of your body. You can offset acids with alkaline foods, primarily fresh fruits and vegetables. For more information about alkaline diet and a table of acid and alkaline foods, see the rosacea diet at our Rosacea-Ltd III web site. There you will find valuable information about how a good alkaline diet can help your body heal and increase longevity.
5. Avoid Alcohol
You might think of alcohol as a way to relax and relieve stress, but it may worsen acne. Alcohol is an astringent that shrinks the skin pores, making them more prone to clogging. Also, alcohol inhibits sleep, causing more fatigue and stress, which lead to worse acne. Fermented alcohols are more acidic than distilled drinks, so especially avoid wine and beer.
6. Avoid Hot Baths
You should avoid hot baths as well as very cold water on areas where you have acne. Use warm water well below 98.5 degrees on your skin. Scrubbing and abrasives should be avoided, since they irritate your skin, which should be left intact as a natural barrier against acne-causing bacteria. Also, don't spend too much time in the bath or shower (to the point where your fingers start to look and feel like prunes), as this will dehydrate your skin.
7. Use Gentle Soaps
Use Cetaphil 'moisturizing gentle cleansing bar for dry sensitive skin' as it usually gives the best results for skin with acne. The Cetaphil cleansing bar can be purchased at your local drug store or pharmacy. Wash your entire body with Cetaphil 'gentle cleansing bar for dry sensitive skin' non-soap to kill various types of bacteria as bacteria all over the body can migrate back to your face by way of your hands. CetaphilŪ "moisturizing gentle cleansing bar for dry, sensitive skin" can be purchased in pharmacies or drug stores worldwide. CetaphilŪ is made by Galderma Labs of Paris, France with world wide offices which you can search for a purchase location in your country at Cetaphil.
Dove "normal white bar" is well documented for use on sensitive skin. Dove can be found worldwide at your local shops or online at Dove Cleansing bar
Another option which cleanses well without irritation is Neutrogena (the transparent facial bar) "dry skin formula - fragrance free" is very good. Neutrogena is available for purchase at most pharmacies and drug stores or you can shop online at Drugstore.com.
8. Avoid Sun Exposure
Avoid the sun as much as possible. The sun does kill bacteria, but it also acts as an astringent to tighten, dry, and clog your skin's pores. Avoid extremely cold weather as well, so you don't freeze and clog pores. Moisturizing your face and body and staying in temperatures ranging from 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit are ideal. We suggest 100% pure Jojoba oil with no preservatives as a moisturizer. Jojoba oil can normally be purchased at GNC stores in the United States and Canada, and in most health stores throughout the world.
9. Reduce Stress
Reduce stress in your life. Allow as much time for tasks as possible to avoid time-pressured periods. Sleep seven hours or more per night so you can be alert during the day without a stimulant, like caffeine.
10. Avoid Hot Foods and Drinks
Avoid all hot foods and drinks until they have cooled to body temperature. Spicy-hot foods, too, can worsen acne.
11. Exercise for Stress Reduction
Exercise for stress reduction -- ideally by swimming in a properly treated indoor swimming pool. Chlorine kills the bacteria that can worsen your acne. Swimming pool water is usually 75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit, which is well below your body's normal temperature of 98.6 degrees. Thus, it cools your whole body, including the acne-affected areas, while providing excellent exercise to the rest of you to reduce mental stress and physical tension. Other kinds of exercise can be good in moderation, for short periods of time, and in an air conditioned area. It is best to exercise in moderate temperatures: in the early morning during the summer, and during the heat of the day in winter. Confine outdoor sports to cloudy days, or early morning or evening on sunny days, to avoid direct sun.
12. Change Wash Cloths and Body Towels
Change/wash cloths and body towels after each use, as they are a great place for acne-causing bacteria to grow and be reapplied to the skin later. Wash white facial wash cloths, pillow covers, and personal undergarments daily with Clorox to decrease acne-related bacterial growth. Change clothes and sheets frequently.
13. Apply Moisturizers
Moisturizers can be helpful in protecting the skin from dryness. We suggest 100% pure Jojoba oil with no preservatives which normally can be found at GNC stores in the United States and Canada and can be purchased in most health stores throughout the world. Use the Jojoba oil as directed before the application of Acne-Ltd III.
Good health for your skin and your entire body may require a permanent lifestyle change that will reward you with better general health, more energy, and clearer skin to show the world.
Online Resources for Acne
The following sites permit you to learn more about acne. Some of them provide medical information. On others, acne patients describe their own experiences with various treatments.
Acne Support
Yahoo news group. You must be a member (free registration) to read messages.
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