Ask Wellness » Skin Care http://www.askwellness.com Health & Wellness Sat, 03 Jul 2010 04:15:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 3 Easy Steps To Treat Acne http://www.askwellness.com/3-easy-steps-to-treat-acne/ http://www.askwellness.com/3-easy-steps-to-treat-acne/#comments Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:56:06 +0000 admin http://www.askwellness.com/?p=310 It’s estimated that up to 25% of adult men and 50% of adult women have acne outbreaks. While no one is completely sure what triggers an outbreak there are some simple lifestyle changes you can make that may help you clear an outbreak sooner or help avoid them altogether.  Follow the points below to help alleviate the problems of acne once and for all:

1. There are a lot of theories surrounding the idea that stress can trigger an acne outbreak.  This does seem to hold some merit since most people will have an outbreak before a big date or other big, but stressful, social events.  To help reduce the number and severity of outbreaks try to de-stress your life.  I know this may sound easier said than done, but try to relax more.  If the evening news stresses you out…don’t watch it.  There is nothing going on in the world out side of your own home that needs your immediate attention.

2. Keep your skin clean.  If you work out a lot or have a job where you sweat this can lead to an outbreak.  It’s important that you keep your skin clean and dry as much as possible.  After sweating a lot take some time to thoroughly wash your skin using mild soap and water.  Then add some moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated and feeling smooth and soft.  Also make sure to wear clothes that ‘breathe’.  Anything that will cling to your sweaty skin is just holding the moisture and bacteria close to your skin and may cause an outbreak.

3.  Be careful what products you use on your skin to prevent or relieve outbreaks.  Remember your skin isn’t as resilient as it was when you were a teenager.  Stay away from harsh chemicals since many can dry out your skin.  Use a more mild soap instead, and make sure to use a non-oily, hypoallergenic, preferably organic, moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated.

]]> http://www.askwellness.com/3-easy-steps-to-treat-acne/feed/ 0 What line of acne medication will be most effective for my skin? http://www.askwellness.com/what-line-of-acne-medication-will-be-most-effective-for-my-skin-3/ http://www.askwellness.com/what-line-of-acne-medication-will-be-most-effective-for-my-skin-3/#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:50:21 +0000 admin http://www.askwellness.com/what-line-of-acne-medication-will-be-most-effective-for-my-skin-3/ In order to treat very sensitive, irritated, combination skin with acne, what acne treatment system is best to use for my skin, either from experience, or knowledge.. It gets irritated very, very easily. Dermatologists can’t help, I’ve been to three. Don’t say proactiv.
Please state your story.
Thank you.

]]> http://www.askwellness.com/what-line-of-acne-medication-will-be-most-effective-for-my-skin-3/feed/ 0 Does the aspirin mask really get rid of oil, acne, acne scars, and big pores on skin? http://www.askwellness.com/does-the-aspirin-mask-really-get-rid-of-oil-acne-acne-scars-and-big-pores-on-skin/ http://www.askwellness.com/does-the-aspirin-mask-really-get-rid-of-oil-acne-acne-scars-and-big-pores-on-skin/#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:19:48 +0000 admin http://www.askwellness.com/does-the-aspirin-mask-really-get-rid-of-oil-acne-acne-scars-and-big-pores-on-skin/ I have oily skin, acne, but just mild and some scars/marks, but not severe. I’ve heard about the aspirin mask, but I wanted to hear from people who have actually tried it. What results did you get?

]]> http://www.askwellness.com/does-the-aspirin-mask-really-get-rid-of-oil-acne-acne-scars-and-big-pores-on-skin/feed/ 1 Did the clinique acne skin care treatment work for you? http://www.askwellness.com/did-the-clinique-acne-skin-care-treatment-work-for-you/ http://www.askwellness.com/did-the-clinique-acne-skin-care-treatment-work-for-you/#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:42:41 +0000 admin http://www.askwellness.com/did-the-clinique-acne-skin-care-treatment-work-for-you/ I’ve heard great things about this, but it’s very expensive. I have under the skin acne and it’s pretty noticable in certain lights.

If you have tried this product, I’d appreciate your reviews. Thx.
You fake people who are trying to sell something should really try to hide yourselves better. Don’t put the link to the website – it’s a dead give away.

Then again – how intelligent can you be? You are using the Y!A to try and get a pitiful commission from these companies.

]]> http://www.askwellness.com/did-the-clinique-acne-skin-care-treatment-work-for-you/feed/ 1 What line of acne medication will be most effective for my skin? http://www.askwellness.com/what-line-of-acne-medication-will-be-most-effective-for-my-skin-2/ http://www.askwellness.com/what-line-of-acne-medication-will-be-most-effective-for-my-skin-2/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:36:32 +0000 admin http://www.askwellness.com/what-line-of-acne-medication-will-be-most-effective-for-my-skin-2/ In order to treat very sensitive, irritated, combination skin with acne, what acne treatment system is best to use for my skin, either from experience, or knowledge.. It gets irritated very, very easily. Dermatologists can’t help, I’ve been to three. Don’t say proactiv.
Please state your story.
Thank you.

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