Have an Acne Free New Year:  Part II

Acne affects approximately 95% of the population at some point during their lifetime, typically occurring between the ages of 11 and 50. But there is hope for most of us. Last month we focused on what causes blemishes and discussed the first step for managing your acne: Daily cleansing twice a day with a mild cleanser like BodyTools Moisturizing Face Cleanser. This month we focus on some additional causes that may be at the root of your acne.  Along with some additional steps for having a acne free new year.

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November is National Healthy Skin Month.

To have healthy, great-looking skin you don’t need a complex regimen or a cabinet full of chemicals. All a man needs is a simple customized skin-care routine based upon skin type that is high on results and low on maintenance. A consistent skin care routine with products designed for your specific skin type, can give you that healthy skin-care glow you are looking for.

First:  Basic Skin Care for Men! No matter what your skin type all men can benefit from a routine that includes daily cleansing of the skin, moisturizing and protection from the elements.  Keeping the skin clean from everyday dirt and grime, using a daily moisturizer and practicing year-round sun protection are vital steps to maintaining healthy, glowing skin. Continue reading…

Have an Acne Free New Year.     complete overview of Acne..

Troublesome is the only way to describe Acne.  Acne is the NUMBER ONE skin disorder in the United Sates affecting almost everyone at some point in his or her life. Usually characterized by blackheads, spots and pimples, acne can also get severe causing painful cysts, inflammation and infection with eruptions going deep into the skin leaving long-lasting scars.

As simple as it may sound Acne is basically an inflammation disorder, no matter what your skin type.  Excess oil production, hormonal activity, uneven shedding of dead skin cells all lead to the building up of bacteria and  “plugging” of the hair follicle resulting in inflammation of the skin.

There is a solution. Keep in mind that since acne is an inflammation disorder, doing what ever you can to reduce inflammation of the skin is your number one defense. And anything that can irritate the skin can lead to inflammation.

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Overview and Basic Skin Care Routine for Acne Prone Skin

All About Acne                     Download the BodyTools BluePrint for Acne Prone Skin Here

Acne is the most common skin disorder in the United Sates. Today, 17 million Americans suffer form Acne. This common skin disorder is characterized by blackheads, spots and pimples. The more severe forms have painful, blind cysts, inflammation and infection. In these severe cases, Acne eruptions go deep into the skin and cause scarring that remains even when the active eruptions are healed. Per centimeter of skin, most of your body’s skin has about 100 oil glands. However, on your face and other parts of the body (chest, back, upper arms, and shoulders) you have two to four times this number. These are the areas most prone to Acne. Acne symptoms usually start in puberty when an increase in the sex hormone androgen occurs, affects more than 80% of adolescents, and lasts until the hormone activity settles down in the late teens or early twenties. Severe cases of Acne, however, can continue well into adulthood. Acne can also recur in later life when stress or other events, such as pregnancy which raises hormone levels.

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