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Acne Scarring - What Are My Treatment Options?
Acne Scarring can have serious effects on a person's self-image
and emotional state. Fortunately there have been significant
advances in the treatment of acne-related scarring in recent
years. It is important to note that nothing will completely...
Acne Skin Care For You
A high percentage of individuals have been tormented by skin problems like blemishes, rashes, pimples, blackheads and acne. These problems are commonly experienced during puberty or an early stage in life where people tend to be most socially...
Is Milk Giving You the Zits?
A study published in the February 2005 edition of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology re-ignites the acne diet controversy. The study’s director, Clement A. Adebamowo, MD, and his team reported finding a positive association between...
Lack of Iodine and Silica Can Create Hair Loss
Iodine
Iodine is vital to your hair growth. Sheep farmers long ago found that vegetation-lacking iodine due to iodine-depleted soil would adversely affect the growth of wool in their sheep. Likewise, to avoid hair loss, you need iodine. Iodine is...
Secrets Of Aromatherapy Part I - Physical Remedies
Aromatherapy can be used to relieve the discomfort of a wide range of minor physical complaints including burns, colds, flu, sinus problems, cold sores, eczema, headache, indigestion, menopause, menstrual irregularities, muscle aches, nausea and...
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Sun Rays: Harmful or Beneficial?
The argument never stops.
Human skin has special cells, melanocytes. These cells provide
natural, built-in sun protection. You can see it in action each
time you tan. Melanocytes produce dark brown substance, called
melanin, which does not allow sun rays to penetrate deep into
the skin layers as it would be damaging. At the same time sun
light stimulates cell generation, skin becomes thicker, and
therefore more resistant to UV rays.
Turns out the sun is actually good for the skin.
Well... People with fair skin don't have enough melanin
producing cells, their sun protection mechanism is not strong,
and these people get sun burns pretty quickly. UV rays have a
very strong biological effect, they can damage protein
molecules and even alter genetic material causing healthy cells
become malignant.
So tanning is bad.
Could say so, but... Sun energy is good for health. Increased
blood flow to the skin stimulates cell regeneration, helps to
fight acne, smooth scars and minor skin imperfections. Sun
light is a necessary factor for Vitamin D production. Sun
stimulates immune system and makes us feel happier and
healthier.
So where is the truth? As always, in the middle.
Human body needs sun, but at the same time it must be
protected. To make contacts with sun enjoyable (as they should
be), remember:
- The most dangerous sun is between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
- Sun rays penetrate glass windows, so being in the sunny spot
inside your house or while driving is just as dangerous as
being outside.
- Don't be deceived by cold weather or clouds: clouds let UV
rays through, and UV radiation is not felt as heat.
- Water won't prevent sunburns as the harmful rays can
penetrate water three feet deep.
Wearing sunblock at all times is the best thing you can do for
your skin. Apply it 20-30 minutes before going outside so that
the lotion absorbs and starts working. People with lighter skin
should take extra precautions: wear hats, avoid direct sun
exposure, use sunblock with a higher SPF and reapply it more
often (remember, your skin does not have a strong sun
protection mechanism, so it needs your help).
UV exposure is a major factor of premature skin aging. Sun rays
are able to penetrate deep into the skin,
dehydrate it and
damage collagen tissues. Free radical damage may not stop
there. Free radicals, the unstable molecules that appear during
sun exposure, can damage healthy cells and lead to cancer.
Skin has a wonderful ability to repair itself and fight off the
damage, but it needs proper nutrition to be able to do it
effectively.
To help your skin repair itself more successfully, use products
that contain antioxidans able to halt the destructive activity
of free radicals.
Vitamin C, when applied topically, not only neutralizes free
radicals, it boosts skin's ability to repair itself after the
sun damage (American Academy of Dermatology, 2002 meeting). It
is also shown to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and help to
maintain an even skin tone.
Coenzyme Q10 is another powerful antioxidant. It is found in
beef, fish, grains, eggs, beans, and spinach. Human body makes
its own CoQ10, but the production declines with age. Coenzyme
Q10 has exceptional antioxidant properties. Studies show that
it can effectively counteract free radical damage and provide
significant protection against UVA-induced depletion of cell
membrane. In other words, it will prevent damage to collagen
and elastin production and help you avoid wrinkles.
Omega-3 fatty acid (alpha-linolenic acid) is essential for
healthy looking skin. Some studies suggest that it may inhibit
cancer. Fish oil and many plant oils (canola, flaxseed, hemp,
soybean) are rich in this acid. In cosmetics it is present
either as a constituent of another ingredient (for example: Emu
oil) or by itself.
Vitamins E helps to prevent skin dryness and protects against
environmental factors and free radical damage. It is used in
creams and lotions that relieve skin redness after sun
exposure.
So stock up with skin armoring lotions, enjoy your summer and
keep your skin safe and beautiful. And if you would like to
have a bronze tan all over, get one in a bottle.
About the Author
Natalie Katsman is a co-founder of http://www.natural-aid.com,
where you can find fine quality aloe vera products for beauty and well-being and subscribe to HealthySkin Newsletter filled with beauty tips, recipes
and information on herbal healing, skin care and cosmetic chemistry.
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| Information about the different types of acne lesions and what causes acne to develop. |
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| Questions and Answers About Acne |
| Illustrated information on causes of acne skin lesions, and tips and information on common treatments, their side effects, and current research. |
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| Acne Resource Center |
| Acne, Nutrition, Research on Acne and Important Tips for Getting Acne Free. |
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| Acne - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| Acne is a group of skin rashes that have different causes. Acne vulgaris - most commonly experienced around puberty, typically of the face and ... |
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| Acne vulgaris - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| Different types of Acne Vulgaris: A: Cystic acne on the face, B: ... The vernacular term bacne or backne is often used to indicate acne found specifically ... |
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| MedlinePlus: Acne |
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| MedlinePlus Interactive Tutorials: Acne |
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| Acne Treatment by AcneHelper.com |
| Resource for acne treatments and prevention. Learn tips and techniques to stop pimples, zits and blackheads for good. |
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| Acne |
| If you're almost a teen, chances are pretty good that you have some acne. About 8 in 10 preteens and teens have acne, along with many adults. |
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| Acne - treatment and causes of pimples and blackheads |
| What are the causes of acne and which skin treatments are most effective - BUPA health information factsheet. |
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| Acne.net - Acne & Skin Treatment Resource |
| Introduction to several forms of acne and some available treatments, by a dermatologist and medical school professor. |
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| Acne.com - Acne Treatment Information |
| Acne.com - Acne Treatment Information. Your source for Acne information on the web. Learn more about what causes acne and how you can fight acne. |
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| Acne – Complete medical information regarding acne and its ... |
| Complete medical explanation produced by doctors regarding acne, its causes, myths of causes, treatment on your own, and treatment by doctors. |
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| AAD - Acne |
| Acne is a skin condition which has plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), inflamed pimples (pustules), and deeper lumps (nodules). |
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