Generally, it isn't a huge tragedy that very few studies have tested diet and its endlessly theorised connection to acne. In fact, if no more studies were ever conducted, I wouldn't be slightly concerned for the future of acne-covered teenagers all over the world. Why? Because most of the … [Read More...]
Two Fresh Studies On Different Skin Bacteria In Acne Patients
Scrolling through antibacterial facewashes on the internet, the most common target of their ingenious recipes 20 years in the making is said to be bacteria. Specifically, they mean propionibacterium acnes (or p.acnes), the oxygen fearing strain which is perfectly adapted to clogged skin pores. … [Read More...]
Why The Time Is Now To Focus On Collagen
Whether you consider New Years resolutions to be a glorious new dawn, or completely pointless because you could have been doing them anyway, there's one strategy I absolutely recommend for January 1st, once the partying is done and dusted. It's focussing on collagen, a name you probably know, but … [Read More...]
The 10 Basic Coffee Facts An Acne Sufferer Should Know
In your quest to cure acne for good, there are thousands of useful facts you could learn about the role of coffee. Genetics, sensitivities, caffeine, antioxidants - that's a mere handful of the sub topics. However, if you ate a pill that instantly gave you all the knowledge on coffee and acne, … [Read More...]
Is Monk Fruit An Acne-Friendly Sugar Alternative?
As you probably know if you're reading this article, monk fruit is a popular sweetener. The story goes that during the Tang Dynasty of 618-907AD, there existed an elite group of monks called the Luo Han, or Arhats in Indian. They regularly pilgrimaged to the Guilin mountains of southern China to … [Read More...]
How Benzoyl Peroxide Steals Your Skin’s Antioxidants
Since 20 years ago, many of the deadliest acne villains are finally having the spotlight shined on them. Sugar consumption is now called a public health crisis, the pesticide atrazine is now restricted after being washed into rivers and making frogs infertile. Even the former acne staple of … [Read More...]
Banana Peel: A Home Acne Remedy With Some Decent Evidence
As everyone knows, the ultimate strategy for acne is squeezing them on the bathroom mirror. But there's one equally simple contender - banana peels. It's a favourite of beauty gurus on youtube and has even made it to national newspapers. It's a classic scenario where your head is in your hands, … [Read More...]
10 Reasons Why Acne Sufferers Should Avoid Sodium Fluoride
Sodium fluoride is a chemical added to 70% of American water supplies, and most commercial toothpaste brands. The debate over its safety is neverending, stretching back 70 years. Fluoride proponents point to its enamel-strengthening properties, saying it protects children, while calling the … [Read More...]
Toxic Processed Food Ingredients: Why People Eat More Than They Realise
Processed food is the bane of civilisation. The facts are that the average American eats 110 tons of sugar per year. In 1999, soybean oil made up 7% of US total calories, a single oil of a single unhealthy seed which originally grew in Chinese wetlands. We could discuss the economics of this all … [Read More...]
Obesity: 7 Confirmed Connections To Acne
It seems like two completely opposite stereotypes exist in the world of obesity and acne. Firstly, there's the fat guy walking around with a cheerful smile on his face because of his freakishly clear skin, enjoying a donut as you seethe with jealousy. He shrugs his shoulders and says that being … [Read More...]