Monthly Archives: August 2007

Do foods aggravate acne?

There is a myth that oily foods and chocolate make acne worse. There is no evidence that this is true. There are however foods that have been shown to improve acne. So what diet should you follow to help keep your face clear? What foods are believed to help reduce acne? Research has shown that [...]
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4 Factors That Cause Acne.

Understanding what causes acne will help you understand the treatment regime your Doctor prescribes, as ideally acne treatments should address all of the underlying causes. Acne – 4 factors that contribute to blemish formation 1. Increased oil production in the sebaceous (oil) glands- under the influence of hormones. 2. Increased cell production in the oil [...]
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Microdermabrasion For Anti-aging Skin Care.

Microdermabrasion is the 4th most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedure in women and the third most popular in men according to Cosmetic surgery statistics from America. Why is microdermabrasion so popular and what can be achieved with this painless skin resurfacing technique? Because microdermabrasion exfoliates the outer dead (unhealthy) layers of skin and stimulates new cell [...]
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