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Effects of green tea on acne

jason — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:01:42 +0100

Green tea has been a traditional Chinese remedy to improve health and well being as well as acne. Green tea is rich in antioxidants. Green tea's antihistamine like effects help reduce inflammation. It is antibacterial and fights the bacteria that causes acne. Studies have shown that topical green tea can be as effective as lower levels of benzoyl peroRead More...

What foods causes acne

Administrator — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:47:38 +0100

There's been a debate for sometime whether certain foods cause or contribute to acne. While many dermatologists forcefully argue that foods don't cause acne, don't tell that to the folks who see a breakout every time they take a bite of chocolate or drink too many sodas.

Acne is caused by an overproduction of oil whiRead More...

What causes chin acne

Administrator — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:47:38 +0100

The chin is one of the usual suspects for an acne outbreak. For years dermatologists and other health care professionals have researched what causes chin acne and come up with a few surprising observations.

When studying what causes acne, researchers found that chin acne is actually more prevalent among women than menRead More...

What causes forehead acne

Administrator — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:45:31 +0100

Forehead acne outbreaks are one of the most common, and most unpleasant, forms of acne. The forehead is a frequent site of acne outbreaks because of its location and its predisposition to retain sweat, which can help dirt and bacteria accumulate in pores clogged with excess oil. Understanding what causes forehead acne isRead More...

What causes acne scarring

Administrator — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:45:31 +0100

While acne breakouts are temporary, acne scarring can last a lifetime, disfiguring your skin and negatively impacting your quality of life.

It's a proven fact that in our teen years, nearly 85 percent of us will experience some form of regular acne breakout. Acne is caused by a buildup Read More...

What causes acne on the chest

Administrator — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:58:13 +0100

Just like the face, acne can develop on the chest because of the many sebaceous glands present on this part of the body.

Acne comes in many forms, including blackheads, pimples, pustules, whiteheads and cysts. It's not only unsightly, but can also be painful and in some cases can actually lead to more serious ailmentRead More...

What causes acne breakout