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 Sure-Fire Clear Skin Tips!
Author: Laurel Levine
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What if I told you these clear
skin tips can also help you as the years go by? Some people have
problems with blemishes and pimples throughout their life. Others
don't. The reason for that difference may be partly due to heredity
or genetic makeup, but that doesn't mean you are doomed by your
ancestors. Dermatologists recommend a number of different treatments,
but there are some things that you can do yourself and they are
relatively easy and inexpensive.
Kill the Bacteria
Bacteria, present within the
tube that leads from the sebaceous gland to the skin's surface,
are the cause of pimples and infected cysts. When the tube, commonly
referred to as a pore, becomes clogged with keratin, dead cells,
dirt or old oil, the bacteria starts to feed on these things
and the result is a minor infection that shows up as a swollen
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The common brands of anti-bacterial
cleansers on the market contain triclosan. The bacteria that
cause acne become resistant to this synthetic antibacterial agent,
as well as other antibiotic ointments that are commonly used.
The bacteria are not likely to become resistant to natural compounds
with anti-bacterial activity, which include active manuka honey
and tea tree oil.
Some of the clear skin tips that
you see have to do with light. There are specialized light bulbs
that have been developed for daily use. With bi-weekly use, these
have been shown to reduce outbreaks by about 64%. If you only
have occasional blemishes, you may try spending a little more
time in the sun, but not too much. Overexposure causes free radical
damage that can eventually become a wrinkle or a skin cancer.
Don't Clog the Pores
Ingredients found in makeup,
soaps and many ointments will clog the pores, which starts the
whole bacterial growth mentioned above. Be sure that anything
that you use on your skin, including makeup, is free of mineral
oil, paraffin, petrolatum or petroleum jelly. Water-based products
with natural pigments are the best choice.
Cleanse Gently and Regularly
Some of the clear skin tips that
you see recommend exfoliation or scrubs. These are not actually
beneficial. They cause the pores to become inflamed and close
up, which is just as bad as being clogged. Clean your face twice
a day, using a cleanser that contains tea tree oil or manuka
honey. That's you best bet.
Use a Natural Moisturizer
The reason that some clear skin
tips do not recommend the use of moisturizers is because most
of them contain petrolatum or one of the other pore clogging
ingredients mentioned above. Moisturizers that contain plant-based
oils do not clog the pores, because they are very similar to
the skin's own oils.
So there you have it! Even if
you feel that your skin is too oily, that's not really a problem.
Oiler skin stays younger looking much longer than dry skin does.
So, wash away excessive oils and then use a cream containing
grape seed oil and natural vitamin E. If you want to learn more,
read some of my other clear skin tips. You can never have too
much information.
If you'd like to learn more about
little known but clinically tested natural ingredients that are
used for creating beautiful skin, visit my website today.
Laurel is a long time user and passionate advocate of natural
skin care products. Visit her site now to discover cutting edge,
anti-aging skin care products she recommends after extensive
research: http://www.beautiful-skin-site.com.
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