acne

A blog about acne.

Patience is a virtue

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I find it interesting when a client comes in to see me having had acne for many years, having visited their GP on numerous occasions, having tried various lotions and potions and medications, and they come to me expecting me … Continue reading

Acne – A Herbalist’s View

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Acne usually starts at puberty and tends to affect males more than females.  Usually it’s the face, neck chest and upper back that are affected. Although acne is often triggered by puberty it can persist once puberty is over. Layers … Continue reading

Why Do I Have Sensitive Skin?

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I have always had sensitive skin from a very early age and dread to think how much I have spent over the years. Buying the latest claimed product for sensitive skin to find that I react and it goes into … Continue reading

What causes adult acne?

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I am often asked “What causes adult acne?” for me this is like asking a doctor “what causes a skin rash”.  If you were to ask your dermatologist this question, the first thing he/she is going to ask is to … Continue reading

Sugar – Poison, Drug or both?

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 What is all the Fuss about Sugar! Its just Sugar right? Our World is infested with Sugar in many forms, in Soft Drinks, over Pills, in Medications, Sweets, Syrups, Sauces the list goes on… Have you ever hit the pause … Continue reading

Is It A Good Idea To Pop Pimples?

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Is popping pimples good for us?” this is a very good question in regard to doing our skin good or in fact harming our skin. The desire is very primal and animal like in quality. It is also virtually impossible … Continue reading

Desperate measures

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Another busy week at my clinic and this week I was down working out of my new office in London.  Interestingly, one of my client’s this week was a girl whose mother was a dermatologist, another client had a sister … Continue reading

More info about Rosacea

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Rosacea affects one in 10 people in the UK – most don’t know they have it. I have been out and about recently promoting Pure and Gentle and have been amazed how many ladies I have met who have rosacea. … Continue reading

Major Causes Of Acne

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There are three leading factors that can result in acne: - Producing abnormal amounts of oil or sebum; – Unbalanced way of shedding dead skin cells; – Buildup of the bacteria. Acne starts to develop when hair follicles become blocked by … Continue reading

Is your life affected by acne, eczema or psoriasis?

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IWC Media make intelligent and thoughtful documentaries including Terry Pratchett: Living with Alzheimer’s and The Secret Life of a Manic Depressive with Stephen Fry, as well as blue chip science programmes such as Brave New World and Stephen Hawking – … Continue reading