Thursday, October 2, 2008

Prevention of acne and pimples

« ...All forms of acne are collections of dirt, oil and bacteria that get trapped in enlarged pores or hair follicles and which are not allowed to escape through regular rinsing or washing of the face because the skin forms a small barrier over these. Everyone has dirt and oil on their face, but not everyone gets acne and certainly most don't have severe cystic acne. The problem with acne is not just that collection of dirt and oil but that barrier of skin cells as well, which shouldn't form this way over that opening. When that barrier forms that collection grows into a small bump that we call a pimple....
...Vitamin A, a fat-soluble vitamin, is involved in the formation and maintenance of healthy skin, hair, and mucous membranes. Dark-green vegetables and deep-yellow fruits and vegetables provided about half of the vitamin A in the form of carotenes coming from this group....»

«...Acne can affect face (nose, forehead, cheeks and chin), upper back, neck, shoulders, and chest area. The condition is more severe in males, but lasts longer in females. Though it is generally considered an adolescent beauty problem, number of persons aged 40 years and above are on the rise. At least in rare cases it is found in infants too....» Full Text:
best-acne-remedies.blogspot.com

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