Acne Body Wash - The Tried And Tested Review

Body acne is usually more difficult to get rid of than face pimples. For instance, a pimple on my face will take 3-5 days to heal, but a pimple on my body will take 2-3 weeks. Like most people, I hate acne!!!!

My skin is actually quite sensitive, even on my body. I get breakouts on my chest and back easily. Just like recently, I had a back body breakout due to an oil massage done at a salon and you know how terrible it is for me not to wear tubes, spaghetti strap singlets and halter necks in the typical hot weather of Singapore! Thankfully, I know which acne body wash can help to clear my problem fast!

Here are some tried and tested review by me:



OVERALL VERDICT:
The Body Shop Tea Tree Wash is perfect for a refreshing shower. It consist of tea tree oil properties and which is said to be good for blemishes. It has strong minty tea tree scent and it leaves a slight burning sensation when washing. Personally I feel this body wash works well for prevention of acne.

OVERALL VERDICT:

Murad Acne Body Wash will work, but you will only see effect at a later stage. I do not know whether is it because of my body skin, it seems to purge out more acne on my body when I first started using, maybe there is a detoxifying content inside?? Acne starts clearing after the 3rd weeks onwards. Result seems to be slow, but you get clear skin after purging all the acne out. Personally, I feel the price is a little bit on the high side and I don't really like the purging effect after all.



OVERALL VERDICT:
Zenmed Acne Body Wash is the best among all I have tried, though the price is abit on a high side for a body wash. I can see acne clearing up very fast within a week and this is one body wash that I will keep using to prevent body acne. What I like about this wash, it consists of ground walnut shells which can act as exfoliating effect on the body skin. Maybe because all the ingredients are made of natural herbs, it just makes me feel so safe for my skin. I highly recommend this for those who really needs to clear their back acne effectively and quickly!

Zenmed Botanical Mask Review

I love this Botanical Acne Mask! It helps to control my oily skin from getting breakouts. It gets a little tight when the mask is drying up on my face, but overall it won't make your skin too dry after that. Skin was fresh and clean after washing as it seems to remove the impurities.

Ingredients:
2% Salicylic Acid
Witch Hazel
Chamomile
Sea Kelp
Sage
Coltsfoot
Yarrow
Balm Mint
Rosemary
Althea
Wild Thyme
Horsetail
Kaolin
Oregano Oil
Montmorillonite
Witch Hazel Distillate
Zinc Oxide
Vegetable Glycerin
Stearic Acid
Vitamin B5
Allantoin
Vitamin E
Citric Acid
Menthol
Methyl & Propyl Paraben
100% Vegetarian Formula


One thing I love about this mask is you can use this as spot treatment to acne pimples. I even tried applying it on a pimple found on my back and it dried up my pimple the next day. I strongly suggest you guys to pick this mask as an quick rescuer to sudden troubled breakouts! Very good for acne prone skin problem! :)

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Detox Diet For Acne - Does It Work?

Good health all starts from the food we eat. Generally, our diet can influence the condition of our skin and hair. If we receive enough nutrients from the food we eat, you can see it from your skin. If you are one that is suffering from acne problem, can detox diet help to cure your acne? Does it really work?

One good thing about having detox diet is, it works to give many benefits. It helps to clear up acne and give you a glowing skin, improve overall health by clearing the toxins and this can help to prevent major illnesses like colon disease and cancer.

There are definitely more benefits than disadvantages to go for a detox diet. The few disadvantages is one may experience some breakout in the beginning because the detoxifying process is taking effect to purge the toxins out. However, that does not mean you have to give up the detox plan in between because you will start to see result within 3 weeks to 6 weeks. Normally, after the detoxification process, you will see clear and glowing skin. It is also common for you to experience some weight loss. If you are thinking of shedding some kilos at the same time, this treatment is definitely for you.


One very popular detox diet for acne is the Citric Acid Diet.

Go on a full grapes, lemons or oranges diet for a few days. These fruits are great in helping easy digestion. However, such diets normally can make you feel very hungry. :)

Another alternative that you can try is the Zenmed Derma Cleanse Capsules. It helps eliminate the toxins that are affecting the working of your skin. It works from within to give you a beautiful skin. One good thing I like about this skin support supplement is, you do not have to suffer any hunger pangs!

Home Remedies For Acne Scars

Do you know there are certain ingredients found at home can be used as remedies for acne scars?

Sandalwood Paste With Rosewater
Mix some sandalwood paste with rosewater to form a mixture that can be applied as a thin layer of mask to your face. Apply the sandalwood paste and leave it over night. You can try doing this daily if you are hardworking enough! :)

Vitamin E oil
Vitamin E is known for repairing scar. Application of vitamin oil can help to reduce the appearance of acne scars.

Aloe Vera
Try plucking a fresh piece of aloe vera plant and apply the pulp over the scars. Aloe vera is good for applying injuries, scars and can help to prevent formation of new acne.

Baking Soda Mask
Mix 2 tablespoon of baking soda to 1 teaspoon of water and form a paste. Spread the paste over your skin, wait till 10 to 15 minutes and wash.

Though these aren't remedies that can work miracle over night, but it is a natural and cheaper way that you can help your skin to repair the scars.

For deeper scars, laser resurfacing would be a better option to help, but it would be very costly. Alternatively, you can consider getting scar treatment kit products to do it at home.

Treatment For Acne Scars - Which Will Work The Best?

I am going to share with you some personal reviews on the treatment for acne scars that I have came across. Personally, I feel some people can get rid of their acne scars faster than the other. Depending on the severity, to get rid of the scars totally will probably take a very long time. All I can say most treatments in the market are believe to reduce the appearance of scars, making it not looking so obvious.

Obagi Blue Peel
Cost of Obagi Blue peel can range from $400-$700. It works by applying layer of the peel in 1 to 4. The whole process will probably take about 20-30 minutes. A blue hue will remain on the skin after the process is done. Skin will darken and start peeling in day 2, however some will start peel slightly later, especially for first timer. The downtime for obagi blue peel can last for as long as up to 10 days. The scary part of this treatment is you have to head straight home immediately after the treatment cause the skin will be red, swell and swollen is quite obvious. The effectiveness for scar reduction with about 5 times treatment is about 30% better than before. Better looking, glowing skin will be revealed each time after the peel. One thing I dislike about this treatment, downtime is too long and the redness on the face makes it difficult for one to go out.

Microdermabrasion
Cost of microdermabrasion can range from $40 to $200. It works by using a machine with adjustable suction to remove the outermost layer of the deadskin. I feel that this treatment will not show significant improvement for deep scars. It has no downtime and works great if you need an urgent face lift or boost to your skin. Makeup seems to stay better after the treatment. Great for giving skin radiance and can use this treatment as maintenance purpose. If it is a treatment for acne scars, I put my hands down that it won't work well.

Laser Skin Resurfacing
Cost of laser skin resurfacing can range from few hundred to thousand. It works using high-intensity light emissions to vaporize the skin surrounding sunken imperfections like scars or wrinkles, to bring it down to their level. Depending on what kind of laser skin resurfacing treatment that you are going, downtime can be from 0 day to 7days. You should be able to see improvements after the 3rd treatment. It is effective, but really too expensive for most people.

Zenmed Scar Treatment Kit
Cost of zenmed scar treatment kit is $59.90. It works with having a peel and scar gel. Considering the budget, this is the cheapest option among all and one has to be dilligent enough to apply the treatment consistently. Acne scars will appear lighter after 8-10 treatment. It is great for maintaining fresh looking skin. This is a good option for lightening the less serious scars.

Before you settle on any of the treatment for acne scars, consider the budget and the comfort level that you can settle for.

Homemade Mask For Acne

Apart from using acne treatment products to get rid of spots, you can DIY your own homemade acne mask for that extra boost on your skin.

Yogurt Mask

Plain yogurt mask. A very good natural skin smoother which is cheap, good and easy. The zinc on the yogurt can help to calm down red zits and shrink your pores. Just spread the plain yogurt over your face and leave it for 15-20mins. Rinse afterwards, follow by tone and moisturize.

Egg White Mask

Want to get rid of your acne spots and have firming effect at the same time? Separate the egg white from the yolk. Brush the egg white over your face with a brush, put a layer of tissue paper over your face as it can help to extract your black heads when it is being pulled off, brush again and wait until dry. Your face will feel tight when it is drying up, start peeling off the tissue paper gently and wash afterwards. Follow by tone and moisturize.

Homemade Green clay mask

Clay mask is good for controlling the sebum. You can simply purchase your green clay from the health store. Mix 2 tablespoon of green clay, add 2 drops of tea tree essential oil and add some hot water if needed to form a paste. Apply evenly to your face and leave it for 15 minutes. Rinse afterwards, follow by tone and moisturize.

Sudden Acne Breakout - What Causes It?

You woke up with a sudden acne breakout on your face. "Ahhh.....Gosh, what should I do? What causes acne breakouts?" You try piling with concealer and powder, hoping that it won't look so obvious for the day.

Causes of acne breakout can be of various reasons. Hormonal changes, stress, unsuitable products, medication and heredity issues can cause a sudden acne breakout.

The most common one would be hormonal changes in our bodies. Teenagers experiencing purberty changes and pregnant ladies will have higher tendencies to get a breakout. Even the 2 to 7 days before menstruation starts may also cause acne to breakout.

Likewise, certain medication can also trigger an acne outbreak or even aggravate your acne problem further.

Stress and acne can also be related. When a person is undergoing tremendous stress, it can trigger the adrenal gland to produce more hormones, it also induces the adrenal cortex to create a steroid called cortisol and this will increase the sebum production. Pyschologically, when stress level is on the high side, most people are not able to achieve the optimum result in their immune sebum and indirectly, if there is an acne breakout, the healing process will be slower too.

You might also wonder why you still get breakout even if you have been applying face cream and putting on night mask. Certain products might just be too rich for skin and some products might work in a way by purging out your acne for the first 2 weeks before you start seeing clear skin.

So in order to stop acne breakouts, it is best that you start from within by eating healthily and have ample of rest. Of course, not forgetting to maintain good beauty routine with the right products! Another thing to take note, never start squeezing on your acne. :)