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The TOP TEN Acne Myths
By SylviaJune 14, 2016Piel Blog
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The Top Ten Acne Myths
1. Myth: Washing Your Face Often Prevents Breakouts.
Fact: Washing your face several times a day will not do anything to keep you from breaking out. In most cases, it will only serve to irritate and dehydrate your skin. Acne starts deep within the pore – dead skin cells pile up faster than normal and get caught inside the pore causing a “microcomedone” (the beginning of an acne lesion) to form. You need products that pe*****te inside the pore to prevent acne from forming in the first place.

2. Myth: Acne is caused by poor hygiene and/or acne is caused by dirt.
Fact: As said before, acne starts deep within the pore. Acne prone pore shed dead skin cells five times faster than normal pores. Dirt and/or surface skin oil has nothing to do with the formation of acne. Even if a person washes their face several times a day, it won’t stop acne from forming. (See myth #1). Acne needs to be managed with the right products that pe*****te the pores to stop acne where it starts.

3. Myth: Acne is caused by candy and french fries.
Fact: A diet high in iodides (the salt on those french fries) can make acne worse, but neither candy nor fried foods “cause” acne. There have been studies that show that sugar-laden foods and fast foods can make acne worse, but it certainly is not the “cause”. If it caused it then every teenager in America would have acne, but that is not the case. Acne is an inherited disorder of the pores – you either are prone to it or not.

4. Myth: Acne is just a cosmetic disease.
Fact: Any disease that can leave permanent disfiguring scarring on the face is more than just a “cosmetic” disease. It affects the self-esteem of the acne sufferer deeply, some to the extent that they won’t leave the house or even go to school. Some people can get staph infections with their acne, which can be dangerous if not treated. Some people take Accutane (its equivalent) which can cause a whole host of really dangerous side effects. Acne is a disease that needs to be taken seriously!

5. Myth: You just have to let acne run its course.
Fact: Some people (not very many) never grow out of their acne. I had a client in her seventies that still broke out! For others, it is not worth the risk of potential permanent scarring that acne can cause. When acne can be managed with the right products, why take the chance? There have been studies done that people with acne get lower-paying jobs and get passed over for promotions. We live in a culture that rewards healthy, attractive people. While that may not be “right”, it is the reality. If you can do something about an unattractive condition then it is a really good idea to take action. Let an acne expert help you get your acne under control!

6. Myth: You should spot treat zits with benzoyl peroxide
Fact: Benzoyl peroxide is best used as a preventative for acne. It kills the microcomedones (the beginning of an acne lesion) before it gets a foothold in the pore. If you just spot treat with it you are only treating the existing acne and not all of the pores where acne may be forming. Acne can take up to 90 days to form and come to the surface, so the area that you don’t treat may be the area where acne is getting its start.

7. Myth: Acne can be cured.
Fact: There is no “cure” for acne. Most people will grow out of it at some point in their lives, but no one can predict when that will be. Acne can wreak havoc on your face until you do. The good news is that acne can be controlled by using the right products for your type of acne and used in the right way. You want an acne expert to guide you in this process to get your skin clear as quickly as possible.

8. Myth: Toothpaste can cure acne.
Fact: This is truly an urban myth. While toothpaste may be able to dry out existing lesions, it has nothing in it that can prevent acne from forming in the first place. And, if you want a spot treatment (which is, at best, a band-aid approach to your acne problem), there are better alternatives. Toothpaste can really burn your skin AND most brands have sodium lauryl sulfate in the formulation – a know pore clogger. (See list of pore-clogging ingredients.)

9. Myth: Moisturizer will make you break out.
Fact: Most people with acne are deathly afraid of moisturizers and with good cause! There ARE many moisturizers with pore-clogging ingredients in them. However, any product that is active enough to get your acne under control can and will be inherently drying/dehydrating. This means you will need to:

Start slowly with strong products to allow your skin to get used to them.
Use a sunscreen/moisturizer during the day to give your skin the moisture it needs so it doesn’t get completely irritated and dried out from your acne regimen.
Make sure the sunscreen and/or moisturizer you use is noncomedogenic (non pore-clogging).
Never use moisturizer over the top of benzoyl peroxide – it will stop it from penetrating the pore where it does the work of preventing acne from forming.
10. Myth: Products need to tingle or sting in order to know they are working.
Fact: While it’s true you need strong products to get acne under control, if they are too strong, that means your skin will eventually get too irritated and burned. Stinging = Burning!! At that point, you will have to stop all products that are working to get you clear and take a break for a few days. This will impede your progress of getting clear. Let your Acne Specialist choose the correct strength of product for your type of skin and your type of acne.

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– FACE REALITY

Dry Skin Care – Dry Skin Treatment and Remedies
By SylviaJanuary 30, 2016Piel Blog
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Dry Skin Treatment and Remedies
Dryness of skin is an apparent fact that the skin has dropped nearly all of its vital defensive characteristics. Dry skins are mostly damaged by sun’s rays, hard water, and breeze. The skin failures its real softness, dries up, and right after each and every rinse the skin obtain abnormally tough and difficult.

Ecological elements like as direct exposure to sun, wind flow, frosty, substances, or cosmetic makeup products, or too much showering using unpleasant soaps may also lead to dry skin. Situations like this kind of dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, or seborrhea also are result in the dry skin.

In accordance to Ayurveda, dryness of skin is a prevalent characteristic of a Vata composition. Vata leads to dryness of the skin whenever it is vitiated owing to periodic affects.

Honey, is an excellent therapy intended for dry skin.

Include half tablespoon of honey to 1-2 tablespoon of rose water. Implement on face, neck, and other dried skin area. This is organic and harmless. Depart it for about 15-20 minutes, after that rinse off with tepid water. Honey moisturizes and soothes dry skin, and is soothing enough for daily use. This combination wipes the skin, tones it, and makes it shining.

Egg yolk and honey is one greatest option for dry skin care.

Create a composite applying egg yolk (one teaspoon), milk powder (1-2 teaspoon), and honey (one teaspoon). Implement this paste on face, neck and other dry skin area and let it dry for 10-15 minutes after that rinse your face applying frosty water.

Best Anti Aging Practice
What can remove your wrinkles? How do you keep your look pretty and evergreen? Listen, anti-aging does not come from outside. Inside your mind, you need to practice a sound and healthy life. Consider the right food and drink. Change your lifestyle with the advice your physician. You need not to use lotions and potions like cream, moisturizer, anti aging skin products externally. Just avoid all excesses like overexposure to wind or water with all irritating elements. It is happiness that can surely keep your natural beauty. But, when you really in need of best anti aging skin products, you need to make your best choice.

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Teen Acne
At the age of puberty (sometimes as young as 10 years of age), teenage boys and girls undergo a lot of hormonal activity which signals bodily changes. This is indeed a difficult transition stage in life. Suddenly, these teens start growing taller in spurts; teenage boys start experiencing voice changes, hair growth in the face, underarms and legs.
At puberty, the oil (sebaceous) glands start to mature and in the process get larger, thus producing more sebum. If the teen has an inherited condition wherein the dead skin cells accumulate inside the pores and don’t slough off naturally, then it is very likely that the oil from the activated sebaceous glands will combine with the dead cells to form an impaction and clog the pore. This is the beginning of Acne.
Most of these impactions start forming in the T-zone. Boys tend to get acne earlier than girls. It also tends to be more inflamed (pimples, pustules and cysts). These are the kinds of acne that can cause scarring. However, boys grow out of the acneic phase earlier than girls.

Acne Management
Both teens and adults who have an acne problem need to address this condition in a way that way that is targeted and results oriented. There is no sense in prolonging the suffering of people with acne by trying out every “cure” out there and there are many that claim to do the job but the results are very disappointing.
At Piel Acne Clinic, we do customized acne treatment using Face Reality products. We have had a very high success rate with our clients who come in bi-monthly for their treatments. We usually clear them within 90 days, no matter how inflamed they may be.
Recently, we have experienced a huge demand for acne treatment from people who live in other areas around the country and abroad. It usually takes a little longer to clear them because we are not able to do the bi-monthly peels and extractions. Nevertheless, they will still clear, usually within 5 months, by simply following a strict regimen in their morning and evening homecare.
Soon, we will be opening our Long Distance - Acne Clear Coaching Program for a limited number of clients where we can hold your hand through the acne clearing process through constant guidance and the tweaking of the protocols and acne products. You will have your own personal coach-esthetician who you can call on.
Watch out for the announcement in the next few days and be confident that you can be clear of acne very soon!
- Sylvia C.