MYTH: Greasy foods cause acne…

by | Aug 24, 2010

Contrary to popular belief, research proves that occasionally eating french fries or chocolate are not the likely suspects causing your breakouts. However, recent studies do suggest a possible correlation between acne and high glycemic diets associated with processed, sugary or carbohydrate-laden foods. Milk products also may contain hormones that trigger an acne flare-up. While diet isn’t a primary cause of acne, healthy eating habits will always serve you well, help you to look your best and lessen the negative effects of inflammation and stress on your body. -Derm RF

Sulfur

by | Aug 12, 2010

Sulfur clears pores by shedding dead skin cells and helps to heal preexisting comedones (blackheads and whiteheads). It also provides an immediate benefit by reducing acne’s tell-tale redness and swelling. This remarkable OTC medicine has been used to treat acne for over a thousand years, yet is sometimes avoided due to its odor. Thankfully, advanced processing and new purification technologies can now produce much lower odor sulfur materials for skincare products, and what little odor still remains can be easily masked, so there is no longer any reason not to take advantage of this highly effective acne-treating ingredient.  Since using this regimen I can now confidently go foundation free!

Find effective sulfur (and a calming lavender scent) in Rodan + Fields UNBLEMISH Acne Treatment Sulfur Wash.

ACNE

by | Aug 2, 2010

You may notice the buzz level about acne escalating this time of year as the media focuses on teens’ desire to look good as they head back to school. But as many women who are not teenagers are keenly aware, acne is not seasonal and is of concern at every age. In fact, it’s estimated that 30-40 percent of women develop acne at one time or another during their adult years.

Acne ranges in intensity, from the monthly blemish that appears like clockwork with your menstrual cycles to chronic breakouts around your jaw line. Regardless of the frequency of your breakouts, you need to treat your skin on a daily basis to keep it clear.

The good news is that today there are numerous options, from topical treatments to low-dose oral contraceptives, to treat, control and prevent future acne breakouts. But keep in mind that there are no quick fixes—once you get your acne under control, it may take many years of ongoing, preventative treatment to keep your breakouts from resurfacing. Tune in this month for insider tips on keeping breakouts at bay, acne confessions from two of the most respected names in acne.