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Old 02-02-2010, 04:00 AM
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Diet

The type of fats in the diet are a key factor for acne control. Use olive oil for cooking and on salads. Saturated fats and partially hydrogenated fats cause damage to body tissues and promote inflammation. Saturated fats are solid at room temperature and usually come from animal sources. Eat non-fat or low-fat dairy products. Cut back on red meats and butter. Partially hydrogenated fats are even worse because they replace unsaturated fats in cells. Eliminate partially hydrogenated fats from the diet. Avoid packaged snack foods, chips, crackers, and cookies that contain these fats. Read the labels on packaged products. Never eat margarine. Avoid fried foods. Oils that are heated and re-used to make French fries and fried chicken contain particularly harmful toxins. Supplement the diet with the omega-3 fats found in salmon and flax seeds. Avoid the omega-6 fats of vegetable oils (corn oil, safflower oil, soybean oil, cottonseed oil) because they promote inflammation.

It is also important to eat adequate quantities of protein and not overeat carbohydrates in order to prevent inflammation. Cut back on baked foods made with wheat flour and any foods containing large amounts of sugar. Overloading on carbohydrates is a major cause of weight problems and tissue damage. Overeating also increases testosterone levels and promotes acne. Do not eat more than necessary to maintain body weight and energy expenditure.

Eat plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, and salads. The vitamins contained in these foods can have a significant beneficial effect on acne. The fiber is essential for healthy digestion and elimination. Foods high in vitamin A and beta-carotene are especially good nutritional sources (carrots, sweet potatoes, apricots, and green leafy vegetables, spinach, kale, and romaine lettuce).

Avoid foods that increase Heat in the body, spicy foods, garlic, and coffee. Drink plenty of purified water or spring water (up to 4 quarts of water a day) to flush out toxins and transport nutrients.
Diet essentials

1. Cut back on saturated fats (whole milk, cheese, and red meat).

2. Eliminate partially hydrogenated fats. (Read labels. They are contained in chips crackers, and cookies, all those snack foods in a box or bag).

3. Eat fresh fruits, vegetables, and salads.
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Old 03-13-2010, 04:22 PM
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With regard to scars on face, is anyone of you already tried contratubex? Does it works on you?
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Old 05-04-2010, 03:12 PM
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Default Try Puramed Professional skincare, easy to use

Been using a product called puramed professional, think its quite new to the Uk but its brill. Have seen a vast improvement in my skin, have used the gylcolic cleanser, alpha beta toner and hyaluronic cream. loads of stuff in the range but just started with these and already my skin in not so oily, spots improving and skin much smoother.
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Old 06-22-2010, 09:41 AM
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To avoid skin imperfections we should choose good quality products that are safe for our skin.I've tried this Cleansing Milk of Omorovicza.It is so gentle to the skin and it removes impurities.Giving the right care for the skin is important.
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Old 06-29-2010, 02:57 AM
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For natural methods, get a right amount of sleep to remove the acne naturally. But sometimes, eating healthy can also be one of the most effective ways to get rid of acne.
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