Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 7:50 PM
Ohyah, Yesterday.My chinese teacher ask, What is LOVE?I answered, Trust, Care, Concern, Beautiful and Sacrifice/Unlimited( Wu Xian De Fu Chu).So people, what is love? tag me(:I Realised Something...th earlier you sleep th lesser pimples you'll get.How i know?I slept early like 11plus and this morning, my pimple disappear(:You may think, i'm bullshit-ing.so don't read. Just click th [x]I'll shall find th ways to prevent pimple.go like this, "OOOOOHHH, Vicki's so nice(:"I'll go," Thankyou,*smiles sweetly"
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What Causes Acne & Pimples:
here are oil glands on your chest, face and back numbering in the thousands. In fact, between the nose and cheek areas there are as many as two thousand oil glands every square inch. The function of these oil glands is to lubricate the skin by producing oil, or sebum. Oil that is produced in the glands flows through follicles or tiny ducts to the surface of the skin. It usually starts far beneath the surface of the skin. A blemish (or internal lump) begins about 2 to 3 weeks before it appears on your skin's surface.Acne first begins to form in your sebaceous hair follicles. You know this as "pores", the tiny holes on you skin. Deep within each hair follicle, sebaceous glands generate sebum, the oil that keeps your skin soft, moist and pliable.As part of your skin's renewal process the old cells die and are shed off. Normally, this cell shedding process happens gradually, and fresh new skin takes its place.
But sloughing (the process where living tissue is separated from dead skin tissue) is not the same for everyone. Some people shed cells evenly while others don't. The result of uneven sloughing is that dead cells become sticky, clogging together to form a plug, similar to a cork in a bottle. This plug traps oil and bacteria inside the follicle.
The trapped oil begins to form a lump as your skin continues its normal oil production. Your body's natural defense system then sends an army of white blood cells to attack the bacteria. The whole process takes around 2 to 3 weeks, resulting in a pimple.Th STEPS to PREVENT pimple:Remove dead skin cells regularly by exfoliating. Use an abrasive cloth or scrub, or use an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant like salicylic acid and glycolic acid. Remember that over-exfoliating can actually increase the likelihood of red, dry skin by irritating the skin.
NO. Never use exfoliating "pads". They do not work, but this misinformation is propagated by vendors of "Exfoliating" products. I have asked two dermatologists and they confirmed that all these products do is grind whatever dirt and oils are already on your face down deeper into your skin and your pores. Exfoliation is a wonderful and useful thing, but using a coarse pad on your face thinking you are achieving true exfoliation is a myth.
Creams and chemicals may work better for exfoliating. I repeat, do NOT use a coarse pad, scrub, or cloth for this purpose. This includes "St. Ive's" type exfoliating scrubs. Remove bacteria from your pores. Your skin can become "allergic" to this bacteria. Use anti-bacterial products containing benzoyl peroxide by rubbing, twice daily, into the pores over the affected region or washing with a medicated bar soap or wash. Keep in mind that this may cause dryness, local irritation and redness.
- Avoid exposing your skin to other sources of oil and irritants.
- Break the habit of touching your face.
- Keep bangs off of your forehead. The oil in hair as well as hair products in general may clog pores.
- If you use a phone a lot, don't let it touch your face.
- Change your pillowcases and sheets once a week to prevent the build-up of oils and bacteria that can re-occupy your pores.
- Use non-comedogenic moisturizers and makeup. Choose cosmetics that are water-based and hypoallergenic. Avoid oil-based products, coal tar derivatives, and heavy creams. Make sure you wash your skin thoroughly every night to remove makeup residue.
Review your diet and the research surrounding the links between diet and acne. The relationship between food and acne is a debatable topic. Your diet may or may not have an effect on acne.
- Studies have shown a correlation between milk and acne. Try substituting with soy milk and other calcium-rich foods.
- Excessive consumption of foods high in iodine, such as seafood, may worsen acne, but probably won't trigger it.
- Research suggests--but does not prove--that a diet with a low glycemic index may reduce the likelihood of acne. High glycemic foods to replace with healthier alternatives include:
- soft drinks (drink water instead)
- sweets (substitute with fruit)
- white bread (replace with whole wheat bread)
Consult a dermatologist regarding your acne. Minimize use of medication containing halogens (iodides, chlorides, bromides), lithium, barbiturates, or androgens.
Keep your bedsheets clean. Wash your pillow case on a regular schedule to reduce the transfer of natural body oils.
Wash your face at least two times a day. Use face washes specifically designed to remove oils and bacteria that contribute to acne. Th WAYs to PREVENT pimple:One way to prevent pimples is to stick to a healthy diet. A proper balanced diet that includes plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables will keep the skin in peak condition and may prevent excess oil. Food allergies are also a cause of pimples.One of the best ways to keep skin clear and healthy and to prevent pimples is to drink plenty of water. Drinking at least two liters of water every day is recommended. Sweat lost through the skin can be full of impurities, and drinking water is the best way to flush these impurities out. The more water you drink, the more pure the fluid that will come out in perspiration.Tips:
- Watch your diet and observe the effects it has on your skin. Whatever science has to say, every body is different and how yours responds to certain conditions can best be determined by you alone. As with any common condition, keeping your body hydrated is sound advice.
- Avoid drinking too much alcohol (especially beer) and eating spicy food. These increase the level of heat within, believed by the Chinese to be linked to acne. Salads, avocado etc will cool.
- Drink herbal or green tea at least once a day to help detox your system.
- Try Dan's regimen of gently washing your face twice a day, then applying generous amounts of benzoyl peroxide and finally putting on a good non-comodogenic moisturizer.
- Cleanse the colon by taking psyllium husks with water once or twice per day. This is another excellent way of detoxing the body. Psyllium can be found at most chemists, pharmacies, and drugstores.
- Sometimes the best way of taking care of this condition is by doing it naturally, as in using natural products. Witch Hazel can help when applied with a cotton swab after washing your face.
- It may not seem like it, but green apples are extremely good for preventing and fighting existing acne both on your face and around the body. To avoid acne, eat one green apple a day (cut it into slices if need be and eat it throughout the day). And to reduce existing acne, cut a green apple into quarters and rub two of those quarters over the acne areas. If needed, use the rest, or just eat them. Combine this with drinking plenty of water to achieve clear skin.
- If all else fails and you have severe problems: Accutane (also referred to as Roaccutane) removes the underlying root of Acne and will in many cases rid you of the problem forever. It does however has several side effects and potential severe ones.
- If you have glasses wash them so that all the oil is off your face.
- There are no perfect creams or medicines that make your face smooth, soft and acne-free.
- Try sleeping upright as often as possible (with your back facing the bed)
- if you smoke, quit smoking, as nicotine, an ingredient found in cigarettes, has been tied to the eruption of acne on the skin. quit smoking, and notice your skin becoming clearer.
Go to this website to see more(: Even have self-made masks.
http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Acne
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I'm Vicki Ng Wan Ting,
16,
& I study in Christ Church Secondary.
I want to have double eyelids and dimples.
Which I know, it's immpossible for me to get.
I hope to have flawless skin and be tall. I want to have beauty as well as brains.
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