Collagen is a liquid protein that is extracted from cowhide. Collagen treatments are where this protein is infected into the skin with the intention of filling in wrinkles. It is often used to reduce the appearance of lines from the nose to the upper lip and between the lower lip and the chin. It … [Read more...] about Collagen Injections
Archives for May 2014
Clean and Clear is crap on Acne
A few weeks ago I decided to change face soaps. As I have mentioned before I use some stuff from the Body Shop, the tea Tree Oil face soap, it comes in a green botle and kinda smells but it seems to have worked pretty well for a long time. Well I hunted around the grocery store to find something … [Read more...] about Clean and Clear is crap on Acne
New Acne Skin Treatments
Physicians now have access to two useful new acne skin treatments for the acne toolbox, benzoyl peroxide 9.8% emollient foam and clindamycin phosphate 1.2%/tretinoin 0.025% gel. Benzoyl peroxide 9.8% emollient foam is a novel short-contact product that offers practical advantages over other … [Read more...] about New Acne Skin Treatments
How Acne Changed My Life
I don't want to get too dramatic here but I think acne had a profound influence on my life. If I was able to enjoy clear skin during my teenage years I think my life would have taken a different direction. But as it stands, I still suffer from emotional damage related to my severe acne that lasted … [Read more...] about How Acne Changed My Life
Omega 3 Vitamins and Diabetes
Dietary intake of omega 3 fatty acids was associated with a lower incidence of autoantibodies in the blood that signal the immune system to attack insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Omega-3 fatty acids are known to have anti-inflammatory properties, and inflammation is believed to play a major … [Read more...] about Omega 3 Vitamins and Diabetes
