Daily Skin Care Tips

MANY of us sigh with relief when acne, that inevitable sign of adolescence, disappears.

however, do you know that these pesky eruptions can recur later in adulthood, even at 70? Not only that but it can happen to those who enjoyed unblemished teenage years.

Dermatological Society of Malaysia president Dr Koh Chuan Keng says acne is now recognised as a chronic disease, with most sufferers being women.  

“About 85 per cent of individuals aged between 12 and 25 have experienced acne at some stage. Adult or middle age acne occurs when a person is in the 20s, up till …

Do you find acne and acne marks depressing? Looking for the perfect solution to your acne problems. I’ve got good news for you – acne has a cure
Yes, acne can be very devastating. it could be because of its annoying redness or perhaps the disgusted look of people whenever they look at you.

But what is acne? What causes acne?

Teenagers are not the only ones susceptible to develop acne. it is an ordinary skin disease that is associated with hormonal imbalance. In women, the primary factors that contribute to acne development are: elevated levels of androgens (male hormones) …

If you have fought acne and won the battle, but now you are left with red scars on your face, then this article is for you. there are a number of different products in stores today claiming to help with acne scar removal. However, the best and cheapest way is to use effective, home remedies for treating acne scars.

Most of the time when people are searching for a product for acne scar removal they do not think of using common household items such as tomatoes or cucumber to help remove acne scars. but by using products such as these for acne scar removal, you will save yourself a lot of money and will improve the quality of your skin.

As you begin using home remedies for acne scar removal, take into consideration that it …

Chances are if you have acne troubles then you have experienced acne just about everywhere, including your chest, neck, back, and face. many people are wondering what causes sudden chest pimples to form. There are many different causes for acne and there is no one answer as to why it occurs. everyone has different types of skin as well as acne, and for each kind of acne there tends to be a different explanation as to why it occurs.

Acne does seem to come on very suddenly, which is one of the most terrible things about it. one day your skin is clear and beautiful and the next day you are covered in pimples. one of the best explanations I can offer is that acne occurs most of the time as a result of too …

At Home Acne Treatment using Natural Methods

Article by Joseph Cowell

From time to time you have to travel far in order to discover cures for acne which is costly and exhausting. Today there are effective at home acne treatment that you can use in the luxury of your own home. Acne treatment done at home is uncomplicated as it uses low-priced products that are readily available at home. you can either mix the herbs yourself or buy a mixture of herbal ingredients that are already mixed beforehand. Herbs are strongly recommended for your acne treatment as it contains a high amount of essential nutrients.

The initial step you should do for your acne treatment is to clean the skin. This is essential for treating acne. This eliminates the dirt and unclogs the pores …

If you’re sick of feeling depressed about your acne and are tired of feeling like everyone’s staring at your skin, obviously you want to know what the best acne cream is so you can finally stop worrying about how you look and start living a normal life again.

However, there’s just one, huge problem when it comes to finding the best acne cream. none of them are worth it You see, we’ve all been tricked by the acne industry. We all pretty much know the causes of acne, right?

• Dead Skin
• Excess Oil
• Bacteria

They all combine to clog pores and cause acne, right?

Except these above problems are merely symptoms of a deeper problem inside our bodies. You can treat however strongly or however often as you want, but if you don’t get rid …

KUALA LUMPUR: Grandma’s advice to stay away from oily foods, chocolates and nuts to keep acne at bay is well-intentioned, but it does not hold much water in science.

Instead, findings show that it is in fact stress, smoking and facials which cause and worsen acne.

A clinical practice guide (CPG) which explains the causes of acne and prevention tips has been developed by Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) Department of Dermatology for public use.

“Foods with a high glycemic index (GI) such as glutinous rice, wholemeal or white bread, fried mee hoon and macaroni, water­melons and too much of teh tarik or glucose increases the development of acne,” said HKL director Datuk Dr Zaininah Mohd Zain at the launch of the CPG yesterday.

Instead, she urged for the consumption of foods high in fibre such …

Marvel, Benefit Cosmetics

Meet Marvel’s latest – SpyGal, who primps for action with the help of her handy Porefessional pore-minimizer.

By Rick Schindler and Rina Raphael

Wonder Woman may be beautiful as Aphrodite, but she hasn’t got a lick of style sense (bustier, hot pants, all that heavy bling? Tres tacky).

Fortunately, there’s a new comic book heroine in town, ready to battle for truth, justice… and a smooth complexion.

The Porefessional tries to make the world safe from the evil of unsightly blemishes.

San Francisco-based cosmetic brand Benefit wanted a lighthearted way to promote its best-selling Porefessional ($29), a lightweight, Vitamin E-packed skin balm that helps smooth the appearance of pores and fine lines. one of the more popular pore minimizers, it has a cult following online: even Sephora reviews (of which there are nearly …

People all over the world are wondering about the origins of acne and pimples. Most don’t even know what the differences are between acne and pimples.

During puberty, the body’s production of male hormone (androgen) in both sexes increases. This stimulates the sebaceous glands in the skin which increases the production of sebum. Due to the increase in sebum production, it become hard for the sebum to escape causing a bit of a traffic jam, which can lead to the pores becoming blocked, but production of sebum continues unaffected.

Acne pimples are caused by the skin bacteria known as Propionibacterium acne, which feeds on the sebum. during this time sebum produces waste products and fatty acids that irritate the sebaceous glands, causing inflammation and a tender red discoloration at the base of the pimples containing …

We all just want to have a smooth and young-looking skin, right? However, a number of people suffer with acne, and they want to know what causes acne. although the causes of acne are unidentified, doctors recognize that there are factors linked to its causes. here are some of the factors linked to what causes acne.

Hormones

Androgens or male hormones that surge during puberty is said to have a major effect in acne breakouts. In addition, androgens aid the sebaceous glands to produce more sebum which may clog the pores of the skin, thus contributing to acne.

In women, the hormonal changes involved in menstruation and pregnancy may also flare up acne. Hormonal changes may cause excess sebum production which also clogs the pores of the skin causing breakouts.

Hormonal birth control pills are …