In my entire life I have seldom suffered from pimples or cystic acne but blackheads are another thing. They pop out just about everywhere on my face but most are concentrated on my nose and forehead.
I used to go for facial every two weeks but there wasn't always enough time or the clinic would be close by the time I leave the office. I had to learn how to remove my blackheads on my own.
I found this great book entitled "Clear Skin Magic" by Audrey Roberts where I found a fast and easy way to remove blackheads that I would like to share with you:
1. Wash your face thoroughly with a mild facial cleanser, facial wash or exfoliating wash and warm water. Dry your face with a clean towel by patting lightly. Do not scrub your face with the towel.
2. Put a face towel in a bowl and pour boiling water on it. Test when the water is warm enough that you can stand to squeeze the towel lightly. Place the hot/warm face towel on your face until
it cools. The hot towel will force your pores to open and the blackheads to loosen.
3. Mix 1 teaspoon of fine coffee granules with 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil. Scrub the coffee-oil mixture lightly on your face and neck. Scrub more on the areas where the blackheads are
concentrated. Leave it on for 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing it off with water.
5. Rinse your face with warm water until the skin feels smooth and supple but not oily. With your ball of your fingers (not your fingernails!) push lightly downwards on the blackheads to gently coax them out. Rinse thoroughly.
6. Warm around 2 tablespoons honey in the microwave and spread a thin film of honey all over your face and neck putting more in the areas where your blackheads are concentrated. Let it stay for about 5 to 10 minutes. The honey mask will help revitalize your skin and also remove whatever dry skin cells and blackheads are there.
7. Get a clean, damp face towel and put it in the freezer. Get another face towel, put it in a bowl of hot water and let it stand until the water is warm enough for you to handle.
8. Take the warm face towel and wipe off the honey face mask with it thoroughly.
9. After wiping off the honey, get the face towel from the freezer and spread it over your face. The cold face towel will make your pores close.
You will notice that your face will feel tingly, clean, light and soft.
You can do this at night an hour or two before going to bed so that your face will be rested and relaxed. Do this once a week or every two weeks depending on the need. Even without blackheads you can still do this cleansing procedure to maintain clear and soft skin.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Review on Clear Skin Magic - Practical and Modern Magic At Work
I've come across this ebook by Audrey Roberts called "Clear Skin Magic: Zap Acne Away For Good!".As a beauty junkie, you know how I absolutely enjoy reading books that talk about how to keep our skin clear, healthy and young-looking. "They can't keep a beauty secret from me!", I always say.
"Clear Skin Magic" is one of those books that can really change your life. If you are suffering from acne - whether it's just a break out then and now, or serious acne that's been there on your skin forever - you will benefit from the approach that the author uses in addressing acne.
The premise of the book is that while there are a lot of products in the market today that addresses acne, there are also a lot of consumers - acne sufferers - who continue to suffer from acne. The reason? We don't know enough about our skin and what goes into the various acne products to be able to make informed choices on what kinds of products or treatments will work for us.
So, if you've tried just about every treatment and every product there is on acne, and you still can not get rid of them, then this book is definitely for you. If you continue to have break outs despite everything that you're doing, this book will open your eyes to the many things you could be doing wrong or doing better.
What I really like though about "Clear Skin Magic" is that it's doesn't just talk about natural treatments (love the natural beauty recipes!), but also incorporates modern treatments that you can easily buy in drug stores. Practical magic, I call it. This is great because not everyone has the time or the patience to mix up a batch of skin facials all the time. And science is there to help make lives easier, so why not take advantage of the good things it can offer?
What I don't like about this book? I wish there were more beauty recipes in there! After all, you can never have too much of a good thing.
I highly recommend this book. You should definitely check it out.You’re not going to want to miss this – it’s like nothing you’ve ever seen:
"Clear Skin Magic" is one of those books that can really change your life. If you are suffering from acne - whether it's just a break out then and now, or serious acne that's been there on your skin forever - you will benefit from the approach that the author uses in addressing acne.
The premise of the book is that while there are a lot of products in the market today that addresses acne, there are also a lot of consumers - acne sufferers - who continue to suffer from acne. The reason? We don't know enough about our skin and what goes into the various acne products to be able to make informed choices on what kinds of products or treatments will work for us.
So, if you've tried just about every treatment and every product there is on acne, and you still can not get rid of them, then this book is definitely for you. If you continue to have break outs despite everything that you're doing, this book will open your eyes to the many things you could be doing wrong or doing better.
What I really like though about "Clear Skin Magic" is that it's doesn't just talk about natural treatments (love the natural beauty recipes!), but also incorporates modern treatments that you can easily buy in drug stores. Practical magic, I call it. This is great because not everyone has the time or the patience to mix up a batch of skin facials all the time. And science is there to help make lives easier, so why not take advantage of the good things it can offer?
What I don't like about this book? I wish there were more beauty recipes in there! After all, you can never have too much of a good thing.
I highly recommend this book. You should definitely check it out.You’re not going to want to miss this – it’s like nothing you’ve ever seen:
Monday, March 22, 2010
Acne Cure FAQs
Finding out ways to cure or to treat acne is one of the foremost concerns of people who suffer from acne. Here are some Acne Cure Frequently asked Questions (FAQs) that you might be interested in:
Will it worsen if I pick or pop my pimples?
Yes, picking, pricking, popping or squeezing an acne will worsen the condition because it will only push the infection deeper and will cause more inflammation. Doing this also will cause scars once the acne is cured.
What is the best acne treatment?
Acne must be treated according to the type and severity of the acne and the type of skin that you have. There is no one best treatment that works for everyone and a treatment which worked one time may not work the next time around.
To get the best treatment, really understanding your particular acne problem and your skin type will help you determine the best course of action to take.
Not sure what your skin type is or what will work for your particular skin type? Check out “Clear Skin Magic: Zap Acne Away for Good!”, an ebook that discusses effective techniques for acne treatment and prevention based on your particular skin type. Here’s the link to the book’s official website:http://www.clearskinmagic.com
Is sunlight or ultra violet light a cure for acne?
There are some who have found sunlight or ultraviolet light as a cure for their acne but then it is not recommended. Over exposure to ultraviolet light increases the risk of skin cancer and promotes skin aging.
Are herbal remedies effective in curing acne?
There are herbal remedies which really work and are effective in curing acne. However, it is still important that before using these herbal remedies you should test it on a small portion of your skin.
Some people may be allergic to some plants or fruits that are used in herbal remedies and doing a test will help you determine the right herbal cure to use.
What can I use to alleviate scarring due to acne?
Exfoliating scrubs or chemical peels can help alleviate scarring due to acne but the best is to prevent scarring by getting rid of the acne. Another is to make sure that when treating acne you do not pick or squeeze it so that it will not scar.
How can I treat a single pimple that has grown quite big and has pus and very much inflamed?
Do not touch it! It is a cystic acne and the best way for you to have it treated is to bring your problem to a dermatologist who can assess the acne properly and give you the best solution. Do not try to treat it yourself because it might get worse and the infection might spread to other parts of your face.
Some of my acne would dry up and create reddish scabs, can I scrub these off?
No, you should not scrub these scabs off whether with your fingernails or with a face towel. When you wash your face these scabs will come off when it is ready to come off. If you scrub it off before it’s ready, the more it will leave scars.
There are different types of acne cures and treatments depending on the type of and severity of your acne. Topical solutions are available over-the-counter but there are medications that should be prescribed. There are also systemic and procedural solutions which have to be recommended by a dermatologist or a skin care specialist.
Will it worsen if I pick or pop my pimples?
Yes, picking, pricking, popping or squeezing an acne will worsen the condition because it will only push the infection deeper and will cause more inflammation. Doing this also will cause scars once the acne is cured.
What is the best acne treatment?
Acne must be treated according to the type and severity of the acne and the type of skin that you have. There is no one best treatment that works for everyone and a treatment which worked one time may not work the next time around.
To get the best treatment, really understanding your particular acne problem and your skin type will help you determine the best course of action to take.
Not sure what your skin type is or what will work for your particular skin type? Check out “Clear Skin Magic: Zap Acne Away for Good!”, an ebook that discusses effective techniques for acne treatment and prevention based on your particular skin type. Here’s the link to the book’s official website:http://www.clearskinmagic.com
Is sunlight or ultra violet light a cure for acne?
There are some who have found sunlight or ultraviolet light as a cure for their acne but then it is not recommended. Over exposure to ultraviolet light increases the risk of skin cancer and promotes skin aging.
Are herbal remedies effective in curing acne?
There are herbal remedies which really work and are effective in curing acne. However, it is still important that before using these herbal remedies you should test it on a small portion of your skin.
Some people may be allergic to some plants or fruits that are used in herbal remedies and doing a test will help you determine the right herbal cure to use.
What can I use to alleviate scarring due to acne?
Exfoliating scrubs or chemical peels can help alleviate scarring due to acne but the best is to prevent scarring by getting rid of the acne. Another is to make sure that when treating acne you do not pick or squeeze it so that it will not scar.
How can I treat a single pimple that has grown quite big and has pus and very much inflamed?
Do not touch it! It is a cystic acne and the best way for you to have it treated is to bring your problem to a dermatologist who can assess the acne properly and give you the best solution. Do not try to treat it yourself because it might get worse and the infection might spread to other parts of your face.
Some of my acne would dry up and create reddish scabs, can I scrub these off?
No, you should not scrub these scabs off whether with your fingernails or with a face towel. When you wash your face these scabs will come off when it is ready to come off. If you scrub it off before it’s ready, the more it will leave scars.
There are different types of acne cures and treatments depending on the type of and severity of your acne. Topical solutions are available over-the-counter but there are medications that should be prescribed. There are also systemic and procedural solutions which have to be recommended by a dermatologist or a skin care specialist.
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