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Acne Tips That Work Related Links Grooming How to Get A Great Shave Normal Height for a Man Get Lean Diet for Men Fatty Diet Linked to Prostate Cancer Blood Pressure-What It Means Foods That Reduce Blood Pressure Low Folate Harms Sperm Penis Shaving Bumps-Home Remedies Yoga That Improves Erectile Performance Better Tasting Sperm Foods That Strengthen Erectile Performance January 1, 2010, last updated March 23, 2013 By the Editors of MangoBoss Acne is caused by a combination of bacteria and excess oil in your skin. While certain foods can trigger release of hormones, in general foods are not to blame for acne. Instead, the most likely culprits are stress, bacteria and using products with too much oil. According to studies, betwen 79% to 95% of all teenagers suffer from acne at some point. And about 40% to 54% of adults have acne during their adult lives. Men suffer more from acne than women. The reason is that acne results from a combination of 3 factors, according to a 2009 study from the Institute of General Physiology and Chemical Biology at the University of Milan: -obstruction of the sebaceous follicles in your skin caused by the abnormal peeling off and scaling of certain follicular cells; - the over stimulation of the production of an oily substance called sebum by the hormone androgen; and -invasion of skin by Propionibacterium acnes, which is the bacteria that causes inflammation, resulting in redness and pus. It's that second factor --overstimulation of the sebum caused by the hormone androgen -- that explains why we men have more acne than women. We have more androgen and our skin tends to be oilier than the skin of women. It's teh reason we don't get as wrinkled as we age but the downside is that we experience acne more often. Here are the acne tips that work, based upon research: 1. Microwave Your Face Cloth. Acne is caused by a combination of bacteria and oil produced by the pores of your skin. When the oil reached the surface from the base of the pores, it combines with bacteria that happens to be lying around on the surface, and the result is an outbreak. What's the major source of bacteria on your face? Your facecloth. Face cloths are like happy breeding grounds for bacteria. They are moist and , after they've been used just once, they are dirty. A single bacteria cell multiplies to 4 million bacteria cells within 72 hours. Unless you plan on using a new face cloth every day, the best way to keep the bacteria under control is t pop it in the microwave for 2 minutes. According to the International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene, microwaving your face cloth for 2 minutes on full power will kill almost all bacteria, save one (bacillus cereus), and microwaving for 5 minutes will kill that stubborn one as well. Make sure your face cloth is wet when you microwave it. Otherwise it can dry out and catch fire. 2. Open Your Pores. You have to open up the pores of your skin to wash them thoroughly. Otherwise, the bacteria just stays in the pores. To open your pores, just use warm/hot water from your shower or from the faucet. Just wipe your face with a clean face cloth after you run hot water on it. Then, wash with glycerin (clear) soap. Article Continues Below. 3. Use Lemons. Lemons are one of your best allies against acne. All effective acne treatments use some form of acid. Read the labels and you will see that every single one contains some type of acid (often salicylic acid, bezoyl peroxide or glycolic acid ). Lemon juice contains citric acid. The citric acid in lemon juice is just as effective as the acids found in most acne treatments for killing the bacteria that cause acne. Don't pour it all over your face. Any acid can irritate sensitive skin. Take a cotton tip, dip it in fresh lemon juice, and apply it to each out break. Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Finish with a cold rinse to re-close the pores against any further invasion by bacteria. 4. Tooth paste. Tooth paste is a tried and true remedy for acne outbreaks. Just dab it directly on the outbreak. It may take a few days but it works. 5. Go Low Carb and Low Sugar. There are several research studies, including one from the 2009 study conducted at the University of Milan mentioned above, which have found a link between what you eat and your risk for acne. This study observed that in societies where sugar is not consumed as much --- such as the Inuits and the Japanese of Okinawa--- acne is rare. The researchers looked at all other existing studies on the subject and inferred that eating a low glycemic diet, one that does not trigger a rise in your insulin levels will avoid setting off the "hormonal cascade" that results in acne. A simple low glycemic diet would feature greens and other vegetables (except starchy ones such as carrots and potatoes) as well as lean meats, fish and poultry. Eating low-glycemic means avoiding refined carbohydrates such as white bread, french fries and potato chips as well as most desserts Related: 10 Superfoods for Mens Health The Get Lean Diet for Men Foods That Strengthen Erectile Performance Herbs and Foods That Boost Testosterone Ideal Weight for Men Which Whole Grains Are Best for Mens Health Learn More Grooming Tips for Face/ Hair and Balding Prevention/ Jock Itch/ Prevention of Burning When You Urinate/ Shaving |
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