Getting rid of adult acne

Acne can be a pesky problem whether you are 13 or 30. If you think your skin will naturally clear up as you age, you are mistaken. According to studies, more and more women are suffering from adult acne. The culprits? Stress, diet, and hormones. To end the battle against adult acne once and for all, here are some tips on how to achieve your perfect, acne-free skin:

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Eat healthier

A poor diet can cause troubles for your skin. Avoid sugar and highly-processed foods and instead, load up on antioxidant-rich foods such as fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants protect your skin by fighting cellular damage caused by free radicals.

Use the right products

When choosing your facial cleanser, look for ingredients like salicylic acid, which gently exfoliates the skin and unclogs pores. Topical retinoids are also highly effective adult acne treatments as they not only fight acne but also aging with their collagen-building properties. Make sure, however, not to wash the face too frequently or intensely as doing so might dry the skin.

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Avoid stress

When you are stressed, your body produces a stress hormone called “cortisol,” which increases oil production. Keeping your stress levels at bay will help you prevent breakouts. Make sure you get enough sleep daily and don’t forget to exercise. Even 30 minutes of low-intensity workout every day will do wonders for your skin. Lastly, do not forget to pamper yourself. Always set aside time for leisure and relaxation so your body can properly rest and rejuvenate.

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Herbs for the skin: Nature’s best herbal remedies

Herbs are good for almost everything—including your skin. Many herbal plants contain high levels of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory agents, and nutrients that make the skin look smooth, fresh, and glowing.

The following is list of some of nature’s best herbal remedies for maintaining a healthy skin:

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Chamomile. According to Jessica Wu, a clinical associate professor of dermatology at the University of Southern California medical school, chamomile contains natural anti-inflammatory substances that help reduce redness, itchiness, and swelling.

Oats. Studies show that oats can be used externally to help clear up and relieve the pain and itching of skin conditions like dryness and eczema. One effective way to reap its medical benefits is by taking an oatmeal bath for 15 to 20 minutes to calm itchy skin.

Cinnamon. Cinnamon contains antioxidants and other substances that fight skin damage. Keri Glassman, nutritionist and author of “The O2 Diet,” suggests that the herb has more antioxidant value than half a cup of blueberries.

Burdock. Eat them raw can help treat skin conditions such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis. The plant contains anti-bacterial, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties that help heal some of the worst chronic skin diseases.

Calendula. Often used for hair rinses, this herb can also serve as an alternative medicine for curing irritations such as rashes, insect bites, and sunburns.

Since skin conditions vary from person to person, it is best for you to consult your dermatologist before trying out any of these herbs.

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High performance clinical skincare formulas

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Good skin care and lifestyle choices can help delay skin aging and prevent various skin problems. However, as people expose themselves to pollution and stressful environments, it becomes harder to be shielded from common skin problems.

Providing a unique solution to this problem, Massage Envy Spa, one of the country’s leading therapeutic massage and spa services, has created clinical high skin care formulas especially designed to rapidly and dramatically improve the look and feel of skin.

Through its Murad Healthy Skin Facials beauty line, formulated by world renowned dermatologist Dr. Murad, the company today provides clients a facial product and service that moisturizes skin, reverses visible signs of aging, improves skin tone and texture, alleviates redness and sensitivity, and reduces fine lines, wrinkles, blemishes and breakouts.

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Among its collection of facial treatments are the “Environmental Shield Vitamin C Facial” that targets skin damage caused by exposure to sun, smog, and stress; the “Clarifying Enzyme Acne Facial” that improves skin clarity, reduces blemishes and the underlying causes of breakouts; and the “Anti-Aging Facial” that helps reveal vibrant, younger-looking skin.

Establishing its success in clinical skincare, the company reached another milestone this year as it performed its three millionth facial, which took place at Fredericksburg, Virginia. In addition to facials, Envy Spa offers a variety of massage treatments, including Swedish, Trigger Point, Deep Tissue, Sports, Prenatal, and Geriatric.

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