Cosmetic Companies want you to have bad skin, that way you are in desperation and always looking. Looking, to find the answer to clearing your acne skin. The connection between acne and mainstream acne products is “dehydration”. What we don’t know about the care of acne is that over washing not only irritates existing acne skin, but can dry the skin by removing the skins protective layer of natural oils which actually prevents the spread of acne associated bacteria. These activities destroys the skins natural resilience and protective properties by destroying the skin natural pH. Further use of scrubbing cleansers can makes things worse, by further stripping the skin and creating an environment where the skin will have difficulty recuperating to its natural healthy state. The worst fallacy of acne is that it is directly due to what you eat, in turn, causing increase bacterial growth and oil build up. Therefore you need to keep it clean, but no to the extent of your skin becoming dry. People do not realize that the truth regarding acne, is that acne needs moisture, and we fail to moisturize acne skin. We are taught that acne skin must be scrubbed and cleansed anywhere from twice to three times daily it order for it to go away. Not true! You not only will be destroying your skin but will only exacerbate your problem of acne. The answer is balance, use a low or non alkaline cleanser or facial wash, followed by a good hydration cream, or low percentage glycolic acid cream.
SKIN CARE IN THE SUMMER
Skin care in the summer is approached differently than skin care in the winter. I don’t believe in sunscreens. If your skin is healthy you don’t need sunscreens. I was at Disneyland the other day and noticed Mom’s slathering their children with sunscreen. It made me sick to see that the natural process of the skin was being blocked. The question is, “What would we do if their was no sunscreen”? What is interesting in the summer, is when we sweat, we feel it is gross and unclean, and we are quick to prevent it by washing it off. When, in actuality, there is a benefit to the skin by the action of sweating. Sweat is a protective factor that helps maintain pH and health. In the summertime, if your skin is functioning properly, you should not have problem in the sun. If you overbath, over use bar soap or body washes, loofas and wash clothes, salt scrubs or sugar scrubs, and don’t allow your skin to sweat. You will therefore need more skin care products to repair and maintain your skin.
