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I’m Supposed to be Too Old for Breakouts!

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I should count myself lucky, I guess — of all the problems I had in my high school and college years, acne was not really one of them. I would get maybe one zit per month (along with other PMS symptoms) and that was it. As I got older, it tapered off to one pimple every few months. Fast forward to the last few months. The monthly breakout has started to become more regular again. Yay. And this month, the Lone Ranger zit has been replaced by an intrepid trio of ickiness. I hope this isn’t the beginning of a … Continue reading →

Rosacea or acne?

I’ve always had problems with acne. It never seemed to matter what I did, I still had break outs. I kept waiting for that “grown-up” stage to hit where acne wouldn’t be a problem for me. I’m still waiting. Recently a skin condition called rosacea has gained more notice and I began to wonder if this was actually the cause of my “adult acne”. So, how does it compare and what can I do about it? Rosacea is an inflammatory response that generally affects the facial skin specifically. It looks a lot like acne, with redness, swelling, bumps and small … Continue reading →

All-Natural Acne Busters

Maybe it’s the change in the weather — the dry heat of winter making my skin extra oily? Maybe my skin is irritated from too much washing and not enough moisturizing. For whatever reason, I’ve been breaking out left and right lately… so it’s time for four all natural acne busters! Acne Buster Number One: Sugar Sugar is a mild antibacterial agent. Because the bacteria in pores is what triggers breakouts, sugar can fight off future zits. Mix sugar with a little bit of water to make a paste. Use the paste to exfoliate your face — don’t scrub too … Continue reading →

Zap Zits With Zeno!

Are you ready for this? The FDA has approved a zit-zapper! It’s called Zeno. Zeno is a handheld device that uses low-level heat to zap your zits into history! Most blemishes are caused by a bacterium called P. acnes. The heat from the Zeno causes that bacteria on your skin and in your pores to self-destruct — this is known as heat shock response. When the bacteria die, the pimple goes away! If you have mild to moderate acne problems, Zeno may be right for you. The Pros The low-level heat kills the bacteria that clogs pores and causes pimples … Continue reading →