Since 1982 Accutane has been
a reliable, if not controversial,
drug for treating severe acne.
Now with FDA representative
David J. Graham's statement
that Accutane should be taken
off the market, and pharmaceutical
manufacturer La Roche's defense
of Accutane's safety in a
Florida courtroom, access
to Accutane faces mounting
restrictions.
Author of Acne Messages: Crack
the code of your zits and
say goodbye to acne, Naweko
San-Joyz, understands the
concerns facing acne sufferer's
who desire Accutane-like results.
San-Joyz conducted research
to inexpensively mimic the
effects of Accutane. " Accutane
provokes five acne-fighting
actions that anyone can replicate
using nutrition and self-care",
explains San-Joyz
Reduce excess oil secretion:
Accutane is a derivative of
vitamin A and reduces the
secretion of oil by the oil
glands.
Foods that supply the body
with Vitamin A and beta-carotene
(which is converted to vitamin
A by the body) include: Liver,
oily fish, whole eggs, carrots,
sweet potatoes, and broccoli.
Encourage extreme shedding
of the skin:
Using a peel is the easiest
method to promote shedding
of the skin. Exfoliation releases
the build-up of dead skin
cells, oils and bacteria trapped
in the pores, which could
lead to the formation of blemishes.
Extreme peels
Peels come in varying degrees,
from mild to harsh. The trichloroacetic
acid (TCA) peel is an extreme
peel that can cost from $100
to $1000 depending on the
degree of the treatment. It
is only performed in a doctor's
office. The TCA is not a save
all however. The peel can
make the skin sensitive to
the sun cause hyper-pigmentation.
Home use peels:
Several over-the-counter peels
contain papaya enzymes or
glycolic acid. These peels
lightly exfoliate the skin
and are safe for weekly use.
Reduce the spread of bacterial
infection:
Using an astringent such as
witch hazel or apple cider
vinegar to disinfect the skin
significantly reduces the
presence of bacteria on the
face. This reduction limits
skin inflammation and the
likelihood of a pimple developing.
Enhance Fat Metabolism:
Free fatty acids can irritate
the skin and provoke acne
eruptions. Reducing intake
of foods containing hydrolyzed
fats will improve fat metabolism.
However, do consume essential
fatty acids such as Omega-3
and Omega-6 which are found
in foods such as salmon and
olive oil. These essential
fats aid the gastrointestinal
tract eliminate pro-inflammatory
substances, which reduces
the possibility of experiencing
acne lesions.
Reduce inflammation:
A strong immune system serves
as a buffer against inflammation.
Stress reducing activities
such as exercising, eating
a well-balanced diet and sleeping
well boosts the immune system.
A diet supplemented with B-Complex,
zinc and vitamins C and E
likewise enhances the effectiveness
of the immune system.
Like Accutane, these five
steps will not work overnight.
Accutane works via creating
a bodily environment that
is not conducive to acne.
By adhering to the nutritional
and aesthetic steps above,
anyone can attain clear skin
while simultaneously augmenting
their health.
About the Author
Health author and Noixia campaigner
Naweko San-Joyz lovingly writes
from her home in San Diego.
Her works include "Acne Messages:
Crack the code of your zits
and say goodbye to acne" (ISBN:
0974912204) and the upcoming
work "Skinny Fat Chicks, Why
we're still not getting this
dieting thing" (ISBN: 0974912212)
for release in June of 2005.
For useful acne self-help
articles visit http://www.noixia.com.
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