acnespecialist
11-27-2011, 05:17 PM
A lot of the time we find temporary treatments for acne and when we stop using the method/tablets the symptoms come back. A great example of this is roaccutane. I have found and still have a long term method for treating acne and im sure when I am fully developed to a man lol, I will be able to break some rules.
Firsyly Acne is a hormonal thing and there is two things that really have an effect are hormones that we have some control over. This is diet and stress. I believe acne can be controlled and the importance is 75% diet/stress and 25% skin care.
Skin Care Regime
Kep it simple. Often harsh products make things work. Less is more. Make sure your cleanse and moisturise twice a day.Use a face mask once a week. It is use a non-comedogenic moisturiser.
My Regime
Use what works for you but below is what I like to do and is a good skin care regime.
Morning- Splash face with water and moisturise with Avene Hydranc Optimale Light Hydrating Cream. Optional: Purely Natural Skin Acne Toner
Evening- Wash face with Purely Natural Skin Acne Cleanser and moisturise with Avene Hydrance Optimale Hydrating Cream
Once a week- Use Purely Natural Skin Acne Face Mask
Diet
4 Things in our diet that really affect our hormones or stress and should be removed from your diet are refined sugar, refined carbohydrates, dairy and caffeine. The easiest way to do this is a Low GI or Low GL diet (but dont forget to remove dairy its packed full of hormones). Would also reccommend limiting red meat to once a week.
Some good alternatives
Caffeine - Dar chocolate and green tea will give you a more steady flow if caffeine (still have caffeine but a lot less then tea and coffee) or for no caffeine herbal teas.
Dairy- Soya products, almond milk, oat milk, rice milk, dairy free butter.
Refined sugar - Agave nectar, xylitol (especially good), honey, mayple syrup
Refined carbohydrates - Wholemeal/wholewheat pasta, bread. Rye bread. Brown rice, quinoa, oats, oatcakes, granola.
Treat yourself once every couple of weeks but dont over indulge. It will be hard to start off with but you get used to it over time and it become second nature.
Stress
This section is more of an individual thing. We all find certain things more de-stressing then others.
Some good activities are:
•A weekly massage (I like an indian head massage)
•Meditation (SKY breathing, yoga etc.)
•Write tasks down.
•When I have a lot of work to do I fnd 5 htp really helps me to concentrate and relax. It works wonders for anxiety. (take no more than 200mg a day).
•Exercising 3 times a week
•Going for walks
•Socialising
•Listen to relaxing music
There is lots more de-stressing activities, do whatever you enjoy and feel comfortable with.
If you are doing this regime after one month you will start to see results. The diet is very important and maybe use one or two de-stressing ideas and don't forget to have a good skin care regime and stick to it. You may get a spot now and then I still do, but this i life and even people with amazing skin do. Commitment, will power and continuity are vital. Good Luck.
Firsyly Acne is a hormonal thing and there is two things that really have an effect are hormones that we have some control over. This is diet and stress. I believe acne can be controlled and the importance is 75% diet/stress and 25% skin care.
Skin Care Regime
Kep it simple. Often harsh products make things work. Less is more. Make sure your cleanse and moisturise twice a day.Use a face mask once a week. It is use a non-comedogenic moisturiser.
My Regime
Use what works for you but below is what I like to do and is a good skin care regime.
Morning- Splash face with water and moisturise with Avene Hydranc Optimale Light Hydrating Cream. Optional: Purely Natural Skin Acne Toner
Evening- Wash face with Purely Natural Skin Acne Cleanser and moisturise with Avene Hydrance Optimale Hydrating Cream
Once a week- Use Purely Natural Skin Acne Face Mask
Diet
4 Things in our diet that really affect our hormones or stress and should be removed from your diet are refined sugar, refined carbohydrates, dairy and caffeine. The easiest way to do this is a Low GI or Low GL diet (but dont forget to remove dairy its packed full of hormones). Would also reccommend limiting red meat to once a week.
Some good alternatives
Caffeine - Dar chocolate and green tea will give you a more steady flow if caffeine (still have caffeine but a lot less then tea and coffee) or for no caffeine herbal teas.
Dairy- Soya products, almond milk, oat milk, rice milk, dairy free butter.
Refined sugar - Agave nectar, xylitol (especially good), honey, mayple syrup
Refined carbohydrates - Wholemeal/wholewheat pasta, bread. Rye bread. Brown rice, quinoa, oats, oatcakes, granola.
Treat yourself once every couple of weeks but dont over indulge. It will be hard to start off with but you get used to it over time and it become second nature.
Stress
This section is more of an individual thing. We all find certain things more de-stressing then others.
Some good activities are:
•A weekly massage (I like an indian head massage)
•Meditation (SKY breathing, yoga etc.)
•Write tasks down.
•When I have a lot of work to do I fnd 5 htp really helps me to concentrate and relax. It works wonders for anxiety. (take no more than 200mg a day).
•Exercising 3 times a week
•Going for walks
•Socialising
•Listen to relaxing music
There is lots more de-stressing activities, do whatever you enjoy and feel comfortable with.
If you are doing this regime after one month you will start to see results. The diet is very important and maybe use one or two de-stressing ideas and don't forget to have a good skin care regime and stick to it. You may get a spot now and then I still do, but this i life and even people with amazing skin do. Commitment, will power and continuity are vital. Good Luck.