Skin Care for Adult Acne May Require Changes?

Skin Care for Adult Acne May Require Changes No One Told You About

As hormonal changes are considered to be a major cause of acne, many people associate break outs with the teen years. However, the millions of adults using medicated skin care products can attest that acne can strike anyone at any age. If you’re tired of battling skin problems you thought you left behind years ago, find out what else may be causing your acne and how natural skin care and a few dietary changes can help.
Statistics show that 25% of men and 50% of woman suffer from acne at some time in their adult life. In fact, according to some experts, adult acne is on the rise. Many dermatologists feel that acne is caused by hormonal deficiencies and imbalances even in adulthood. However, there is plenty of evidence to suggest that the real problem is a combination of diet and chemicals.



How does your diet affect acne? Dermatologists recommended cutting out greasy foods, soft drinks, deserts and junk food as a matter of course. However, that’s not really taking things far enough. Basically, the trick is to stick to foods that are low on the glycemic index (GI) – which means they convert to blood sugar over a period of hours rather than minutes.

For example, while oatmeal may not fall into any of the acne-causing categories, old-fashioned oatmeal takes 25% longer to convert to blood sugar than the instant varieties. English muffins convert twice as fast as toast made out of pumpernickel bread. Baked potatoes convert 40% faster than boiled new potatoes. And a snack of pretzels converts five times faster than peanuts.
To find out more, check online for a list of foods that include their GI ratings.

The other major factor often overlooked is chemicals. Although dermatologists may recommend using skin care products for sensitive skin, again, this may not be enough. Skin care treatment designed for sensitive skin generally contains fewer or more gentle chemicals than other products, but they still have ingredients that can dry the skin. The dry skin then develops tiny cracks which can then become infected and cause pimples.

Again, the remedy is to take things a step further: Instead of sensitive skin care products, go for natural products that contain very few chemicals, and only those proven to not cause dry skin.
Also, you should always use a shielding lotion under make up and other skin care products. A good shielding lotion bonds with the outer layer of the skin to form a new protective layer that keeps out chemicals and keeps in natural moisture. Shielding lotion will also keep out airborne environmental pollutants over which you have little control.

If you’re suffering from pimples, acne and other skin problems, give the low GI diet and natural skin care treatment route a try. Many people have found both to make a big difference in a short period of time. And don’t forget the shielding lotion!
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DIETARY CHANGES

01/10/2012: Diane from Ottumwa, Ia replies: "Skin Update. Fatty Acid Metabolism Disorder.

Supplement with Borage, or Evening Promrose and Flax Seed Oil and Carnitine.

Totally Cured.

Eczema and dermatitis can be confused and be misdiagnosed, so forgive me for posting this here. This may help someone.

Symptoms: red, flaky skin, lifting off in very large flakes with white pustules like small cysts, forming rapidly under the skin. I did not have just the redness and broken veins that some people have.

It was diagnosed by my Dr. As "perioral dermatitis". It was a mess, and I had it for approximately 8-9 months before I figured out what it was.

This is for people who have tried everything. Believe me. I tried everything listed on this website and more.

I treated it as: a pathogen (like a bacteria like strep or staph), a fungus, mites, (yes, I drank the damn borax), scabies, leishmania, malessezzia, (seborrhea), acne, I tried three different antibiotic gels from the Dr, (metrogel, ciclopirox, clindamycin). I would get excited, because some things seemed to work for a few days, or a week but the condition always returned and got progressively worse. A fatty acid metabolism disorder will mimc the symptoms of Dermatitis with few other noticeable symptoms. My only clue came after I took a big dosage of Cod Liver Oil and I saw what looked like chicken skin under my eyes the next day. I knew something was really wrong. Started Flax, and Borage Oil capsules the next day. Took L-Carnitine on an empty stomach, (just happened to have it, and knew it was good for fatty acid metabolism disorder from a study I saw on the web regarding Acidura and Carnitine). The Acidura, (a condition of acidity in the body) interferes with fatty acid metabolism processes in the body. This, combined with a genetic predisposion called kryptopyluria and six cups of coffee a day meant I was not able to process fish oil of any type. This also explains why some of the other remedies like vinegar and baking soda, alkalinizing the body, liver cleanses, and the digestive enzymes seem to work for some people also. You will know within three days if this will work for you.

I saw healing within one day, the flakes stopped in three days and the redness went away in a week. My skin is perfectly clear and has been for two months. I still continue with the Carnitine, Flax and Borage only because I'm afraid to stop. Please note: I did topical applications of Sulfur, (sublimed pwder mixed into mayonese as a carrier) and bought MMS, (chlorine dioxide) previous to trying the Flax, Carnitine and Borage. The sulfur may have lessened the white pustules, but I still had the red, flaky skin. If the pustules don't go away, you made want to try the sulfur or the MMS.

Best Wishes."

04/26/2012: Bess from Calgary, Alberta, Canada replies: "Hi Maggie (fellow Calgarian) - I wonder if you have keratosis pilaris. While it seems most people get it on their arms or legs, some do get it on their face.

There are a number of cures here on Earth Clinic, including a homemade mixture of organic coconut oil, apple cider vinegar and lecithin (emulsifier). You might want to add a few drops of lavender - it sounds like it is quite whiffy!

Here's the link:

http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/keratosis_pilaris.html

Although you are taking quite a few oils, are you eating enough water-filled vegetables (like in green smoothies)? Supposedly that is the best way to get water into our cells.

A humidifier is a must here in Calgary. Exfoliate your skin very gently and rinse thoroughly before patting on a moisturizer (or coconut oil). Some people even put a 50/50 coconut oil and castor oil blend on their face at night (too heavy for the day).

Also, I believe there are a few forums on the Internet for people with facial keratosis pilaris but I think most of them opt for prescriptions and heavy-duty lotions filled with rather toxic ingredients.

Good luck Maggie! Cheers, Bess"

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DIETARY CHANGES

01/10/2012: Diane from Ottumwa, Ia replies: "Skin Update. Fatty Acid Metabolism Disorder.
Supplement with Borage, or Evening Promrose and Flax Seed Oil and Carnitine.
Totally Cured.
Eczema and dermatitis can be confused and be misdiagnosed, so forgive me for posting this here. This may help someone.
Symptoms: red, flaky skin, lifting off in very large flakes with white pustules like small cysts, forming rapidly under the skin. I did not have just the redness and broken veins that some people have.
It was diagnosed by my Dr. As "perioral dermatitis". It was a mess, and I had it for approximately 8-9 months before I figured out what it was.
This is for people who have tried everything. Believe me. I tried everything listed on this website and more.
I treated it as: a pathogen (like a bacteria like strep or staph), a fungus, mites, (yes, I drank the damn borax), scabies, leishmania, malessezzia, (seborrhea), acne, I tried three different antibiotic gels from the Dr, (metrogel, ciclopirox, clindamycin). I would get excited, because some things seemed to work for a few days, or a week but the condition always returned and got progressively worse. A fatty acid metabolism disorder will mimc the symptoms of Dermatitis with few other noticeable symptoms. My only clue came after I took a big dosage of Cod Liver Oil and I saw what looked like chicken skin under my eyes the next day. I knew something was really wrong. Started Flax, and Borage Oil capsules the next day. Took L-Carnitine on an empty stomach, (just happened to have it, and knew it was good for fatty acid metabolism disorder from a study I saw on the web regarding Acidura and Carnitine). 

The Acidura, (a condition of acidity in the body) interferes with fatty acid metabolism processes in the body. This, combined with a genetic predisposion called kryptopyluria and six cups of coffee a day meant I was not able to process fish oil of any type. 

This also explains why some of the other remedies like vinegar and baking soda, alkalinizing the body, liver cleanses, and the digestive enzymes seem to work for some people also. You will know within three days if this will work for you. 

I saw healing within one day, the flakes stopped in three days and the redness went away in a week. My skin is perfectly clear and has been for two months. I still continue with the Carnitine, Flax and Borage only because I'm afraid to stop. Please note: I did topical applications of Sulfur, (sublimed pwder mixed into mayonese as a carrier) and bought MMS, (chlorine dioxide) previous to trying the Flax, Carnitine and Borage 

The sulfur may have lessened the white pustules, but I still had the red, flaky skin. If the pustules don't go away, you may want to try the sulfur or the MMS.

Best Wishes."

04/26/2012: Bess from Calgary, Alberta, Canada replies: 

"Hi Maggie (fellow Calgarian) - I wonder if you have keratosis pilaris. While it seems most people get it on their arms or legs, some do get it on their face.
There are a number of cures here on Earth Clinic, including a homemade mixture of organic coconut oil, apple cider vinegar and lecithin (emulsifier). You might want to add a few drops of lavender - it sounds like it is quite whiffy!
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Although you are taking quite a few oils, are you eating enough water-filled vegetables (like in green smoothies)? Supposedly that is the best way to get water into our cells.
A humidifier is a must here in Calgary. Exfoliate your skin very gently and rinse thoroughly before patting on a moisturizer (or coconut oil). Some people even put a 50/50 coconut oil and castor oil blend on their face at night (too heavy for the day).

Also, I believe there are a few forums on the Internet for people with facial keratosis pilaris but I think most of them opt for prescriptions and heavy-duty lotions filled with rather toxic ingredients.
Good luck Maggie! Cheers, Bess"

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