Acne No More

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to keep acne completely under control. This book lets you know about the facts behind acne myths, the skincare regimen you should follow to prevent acne, and the food you should or should not eat to avoid breakouts. Furthermore, you will learn about medical, laser and surgical modalities you can undergo for an acne-free life. Getting to Know Acne What is acne? Acne, medically termed as Acne vulgaris, is a skin condition that appears when hormonal activity in the body results to overstimulation of oil glands, causing overproduction of oil. This oil builds up below the skin and can clog or block skin pores, sometimes even infecting the pores with bacteria. Most people call acne as pimples or zits. Pimples, with the colloquial term zits, appear when skin pores are clogged with pieces of shedding dead cells held together by sebum. Pimples can be considered as one of the direct results of acne, but it can appear without the influence of hormonal activities associated with acne. The most common body areas where acne can appear are the face, neck, chest, shoulders, back and upper arms. Acne can be very irritating and embarrassing. Some get it during their adolescence while some on their adulthood. As time goes by, acne can be severe and can leave permanent scars if preventive measures will not be performed immediately. What are the truths behind acne myths? Since acne is a widespread condition that chooses no gender, race, age and culture, there are various concepts that have been formulated through the years in hopes to explain acne’s nature, causes or remedies. Here are the most common acne myths, and get to know the facts behind them. Myth 1: "Wash and scrub more often to prevent acne!" Washing your face very often…