Causes of Acne

Will we ever know what really causes acne?  We're often told the same things over and over - oil production, clogged pores, bacteria, inflammation, hormones, etc. Dan, at Acne.org, sums it up as follows:

The more you read about the potential cause of skin cell overproduction and clogged pore formation, the more complex it becomes. We have the hormone system to look at, sebum overproduction, the skin’s inflammatory response, systemic vitamin and mineral deficiency, bacteria over-proliferation, or a combination thereof…the possibilites are endless and the list goes on and on.

In his article, What the heck causes acne?, Dan gives an overview of the main causes. It's not comprehensive, but it's helpful if you're at all interested in the small amount of research behind the scenes of the acne medical field.

- Sharyn

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Clarisonic Review: The Clarisonic Skincare Brush

We are in love with the Mia Clarisonic Skincare Brush in our house.  Both my son and daughter have started using it and their pores seem to get cleaner each time.

Read my Clarisonic Review on Makeup For Acne and think about investing in this product if you have acne prone skin.  You can even get more than one brush so that multiple people in the house can use it.

Good luck!

- Sharyn

Makeup for Acne.net

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Flawless Skin or Flawless Photo?

Want to master the art of looking flawless in your photos?  Think you just aren't photogenic? Don't want to get your picture taken because you are so broken out?  Well, that's the beauty of learning to edit your photos. For school photos, they even give you the option of having your photos touched up (for a price, of course). However, you don't have to master any expensive software to do it yourself.  I learned to perform some basic touch ups for free.  Read about it in my latest post on How to achieve flawless skin - in a click.  

Next step?  Learning to use the big guns with Photo Shop.  I just have to find the time somehow!

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Do certain foods cause acne?

Since you got your first pimple you have probably heard people tell you that you should avoid french fries or stay away from your favorite m&ms.  Will they really cause acne?  In my recent article, Do Certain Foods Cause Acne, I talk about whether there is a link or not.  The upshot is that there is a link, and there isn't.  It varies from person to person.  The best news?  Chocolate does not cause acne!  Hallelujah!!

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