There is No Such Thing As a Quick Fix

People,

There are no such treatments that are quick fix for acne.

An acne outbreak is from within and so there are underlying issues on top of the physical pimple you see on the surface of your skin.

If you poke it or use concealers or quick fix remedies, surely it will make you look good for that short moment, but it won't resolve the underlying issue that caused your outbreak.

In the long run, your skin will suffer if you continue on such a regime.

Look into your diet and your sleep patterns. They will help you in the long term if you make adjustments like cutting down on oily and heaty food. I have a post on my blog on an acne free diet which you can read more about.

As for late nights, be it work or party, cut it down esp. the alcohol if you continue to have acne issues.

The golden rule : Do not prick your acne ! They will leave scars on your face and you will regret it later !

If you have a serious case, forget OTC medicine, go see a doctor.

And check out the rest of my blog for other acne solutions that are less abrasive on your skin like home made masks etc.

Acne Solutions Online and Seeing a Dermatologist

There are many rich and reliable resources on the internet with regards to acne, home solutions, natural remedies, as well as medical applications and cream for scars as well as quick-fix solutions.

If you have a bad acne situation, it is best to consult your dermatologist instead of relying on the net, however. You should consult medical attention as they might be able to find the underlying causes of your pimple outbreak.

Sometimes, it is due to the heatiness, the food you take etc... but to be precise, you should go to the doctor who can do a medical check on you to determine the exact causes.

The internet can provide general tips and care for acne removal but they are general. And not all home made remedies are suitable for everyone as you may be allergic to some of the ingredients even if they are natural.

Not all medical acne creams are abrasive to your skin. Also, you need a combination of natural cleansers on top of medicine to make it a wholesome acne removal experience. On top of having a good well-balanced diet as well.

There is no harm in trying out the various home acne masks as long as you have the time to check them out but they are not effective for all skin types. If you try and find it does not work, then go see a skin specialist who might be able to offer a better acne solution than the OTC types that you are currently using.

Do not just rely on the internet alone ! If you need someone to talk to, approach your local counsellors or even drop me a email and I see if I can offer any help. It can be stressful but you are certainly not alone in this fight against acne outbreak !

Just remember, quick fix solutions do not resolve the underlying issues that causes acne. We go for a long term solution that will heal your skin naturally. There is certainly no overnight wonders !

The Clear Skin Acne Diet Discussed

Your digestion is not what it could be, and that this is having a knock-on effect on your skin. In this case, you may want to seek the advice of a qualified nutritionist to take you through a full nutritional program or any changes you wish to make. Because of the diverse nature of acne skin disorders and all the different underlying causes it is impossible to give blanket dietary guidelines which apply to everyone. So below are broad guidelines for an optimum diet that may aid you in getting a clear skin free from acne issues :

Dos for a Clear Skin Acne Diet

Water : Have six glasses each day.
Tea and coffee : Have no more than 2 cups a day.
Colorful fruits and vegetables : Have five daily servings, including red/orange/yellow vegetables and fruits, purple foods, green foods, onions and garlic,and ‘seed’ foods such as peas.
Yoghurt : Have low-fat, live, organic yoghurt.
Alcohol : Avoid completely or limit your alcohol intake.
Essential fats : Have a tablespoon of cold-pressed seed oils daily and oily fish three times a week.
Fiber-rich foods : Eat plenty of whole grains, root vegetables, lentils and beans.
Organic foods : Eat organic if you can
Fresh seeds : Each day have one tablespoon of mixed fresh seeds, e.g. pumpkin, sunflower, sesame or ground hemp/linseed.
Alternatives to dairy products : Try sometimes using alternatives to milk and cheese such as Soya, milk and tofu.
Vegetable sources of protein : Include some Soya, beans, lentils and sprouted seeds.
Vegetable oils : Limit vegetable oils to a little olive oil and/or cold pressed sunflower or other oils.
Grain foods : Limit foods made from wheat, oats, rye, etc. to one or two portions each day.
Red meat : limit red meat to no more than three times a week. Have fish, organic chicken or game instead.

Don'ts for a Clear Skin Acne Diet

Refined carbohydrates : Don't have foods containing white flour, such as bread, biscuits, cakes, pastries and pasta.
Sugar : Don't add sugar to drinks and cereals, and avoid sugary foods such as soft drinks, sweets, jams, many cereals, biscuits, cakes and desserts.
Fried foodstuff : Don't have fried foods. Boil, steam, bake or lightly grill them instead.
Fatty foods : Avoid foods like butter, cream and ice cream.
Chemical additives : Avoid having foods containing chemical additives. This includes most canned, preserved or processed foods.
Smoking : Don't smoke at all. Or quit it.
Processed fats : Don't have processed foods as most of them contain trans-fats.

Essentially, a typical day's meals (clear skin acne diet style) might look like this as per below :

Suggested Breakfast Regime for a Clear Skin Acne Diet :
Natural, live culture yoghurt with chopped fresh fruits and a handful of pumpkin seeds or a muesli made from oats, fresh hazelnuts, sunflower, pumpkin and sesame seeds and raisins with natural yoghurt and some apple juice.

Suggested Lunch Regime for a clear Skin Acne Diet :
A baked potato with tuna or salmon, tomato, celery and spring onion, with olive oil and lemon juice or a big rice salad with many types of fresh vegetables, cottage cheese, pumpkin seeds, olive oil, lemon juice and freshly ground black pepper.

Suggested Dinner Regime for a Clear Skin Acne Diet :
Grilled fish, chicken or lean meat or a vegetarian alternative made from beans, lentils or Soya. Serve with a large helping of freshly steamed or lightly stir-fried vegetables. You can also 'steam-fry' vegetables by using just the tiniest drop of oil and adding a couple of tablespoons of water, to, in effect, steam them.

Snacks :
If you must snack, consider fresh fruit, raw nuts and seeds (e.g. almonds, hazelnuts, Brazils, pumpkin and sunflower seeds); raw vegetables (e.g. carrots, broccoli, celery).

Drinks :
At least six to eight glasses of water, herbal and fruit teas (beware of artificially flavored or sweetened ones), fresh fruit and vegetable juices, occasional 'smoothies' - freshly made with fruits/fruit juices and yoghurt or Soya milk.

If you have any suggestions on a clear skin acne free diet, do let me know ! Now go for a good diet or modify it to cover the essentials I mentinoed above !

Go Away Acne !

Been working out late this month, trying to complete a couple of projects all at one go. That really stretched my time everyday, working nearly 18 hours just to cut the slack and be able to perform.

The end result ? Your metabolic rate increases due to the irregular hours you sleep. You feel heaty, your skin feels oily and the tendency to snack, will come in as that will provide you with an additional source of energy.

Well, an oily scalp can happen and I also got a couple of acne and pimples on my face, back and scalp ! Driving me nuts. And I actually got a pimple under my nose area and I am so tempted to "pop" it LOL !

Went to the local supermarket and got me a new peppermint inclusive shower gel that will hopefully cool my inflamed skin.

Also, got into buying Dove shampoo with a anti-hair fall formula so that I can use to wash up and clear my scalp of the oily condition, preventing hair loss at the same time and keeping my scalp oil free to prevent more acne outbreak.

Oh well, I hope to get back to my normal sleep patterns soon, otherwise I will get "panda eyes" and more acne issues popping up later on !