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Product formulation makes a big difference in how well your acne products work. Your skin may need a medicated acne wash, a scrub or a soothing gel depending on your type of acne. Whatever you choose, spend the extra money and get yourself a quality cleanser. A cleanser should not leave your skin feeling like you just had a face lift. Instead, it should remove the surface oils without stripping your skin. Most over-the-counter cleansers and even some professional cleansers run alkaline, which invites bacteria and can cause irritation when followed by alpha or beta hydroxy acids (BHA OR AHA) such as glycolic, mandelic, lactic or salicylic acids. Using a quality cleanser followed by the correct toner, gradually lowers the pH of your skin and prepares it for receiving a BHA or AHA. Using the proper cleanser will also improve the penetration of the acidic-based actives you put on your skin and give you a better result!
Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) is found in our gastric juices, which is secreted in response to eating food. HCL does not breakdown protein itself, but it does convert the enzyme pepsinogen into pepsin. Pepsin is the dude that actually breaks down the protein. As the protein peptides unravel in the stomach, pepsin swoops in and cleaves the bonds that hold the individual amino acids together.
If you have isolated breakouts in response to stress, learning to manage your stress is the most non-invasive way to
Avoiding fried foods can help repair damaged acneic skin. The fats and oils used in deep frying often turn rancid when over heated or used for extended periods. Rancid oils have a detrimental affect on the adrenal glands and the liver, presenting a host of health issues, which often present themselves on the skin as inflammatory skin conditions, inflammatory acne, non-inflammatory acne and/or hyperpigmentation disorders.
Certain types of acne manifest from an essential fatty acid deficiency of the skin. There was a time when humans ate fats in a ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 essential fatty acids of approximately 1. Today however, the typical american diet is closer to a ratio of 1 to 15. This deficiency in omega-3s not only shows its affects on acne and other inflammatory skin conditions, but promotes the inflammatory pathway leading to the pathogenesis of many diseases.
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Medical researchers have determined that dietary cholesterol is different from the cholesterol that affects blood levels.
Including protein with every meal helps support proper skin function and repair, which is essential for healing acne and controlling future breakouts. While animal protein is highly recommended, many people have chosen the path of a raw food diet. The following are some suggestions.
Nearly 70% of our immune system resides in the gut, which means gut integrity is a key player in overall health including the health of the skin. Hydrochloric acid (HCl) helps destroy foreign invaders such as molds, parasites, harmful bacteria and viruses. It also promotes healthy digestion by breaking down plant fiber and roughage. As we age, our bodies produce less HCl. By including plenty of mineral rich foods in your diet, you can boost your HCl, reduce gas and bloating, and help restore your complexion.