Anti Acne Cookbook

For decades, there have been studies that suggest acne and diet were not related. However, these studies were proven to be heavily flawed. Recently, improved studies have provided strong evidence that diet and acne are indeed related.  If diet can affect other organs of the body, why wouldn’t diet affect skin? Isn’t skin the body’s largest organ? The acne and diet connection was further documented in a recent study when participants achieved dramatic results in only 12 weeks of following the right diet. Yes, chronic acne sufferers can treat acne naturally and get great results!

If you’re thinking you have to eat a bland diet to have clear skin. You’re wrong. You can enjoy delicious meals and achieve healthy glowing skin. How? Well that’s where the Acne Slayer Cookbook comes in handy!  In the Acne Slayer Cookbook, you'll find over 100 easy to prepare dishes. Recipes are jam packed with antioxidants,  anti-inflammatories, vitamins and a load of other nutrients that are essential to healthy glowing skin.  And to top it off, the dishes taste divine!

Notice to Parents

Parents should understand the potential negative impact of acne. Even mild occurrences of acne can cause detriment to their teen’s self esteem. Prescriptions and over the counter acne medications are often ineffective and can cause a host of serious side effects. Treating acne through diet is natural and gentle. The good news is parents can prepare meals from the Acne Slayer Cookbook that will be enjoyed by the entire family. There is no separate meal planning required. Also, the Acne Slayer Cookbook includes dishes that work wonderfully as packed school lunches. Your teen will love you for it! More recipe details are discussed in the video above. 

The Acne Slayer Cookbook is more than a collection of recipes. Download it to an internet capable device, and it becomes an interactive cookbook. All recipes are linked to additional nutritional information, video tutorials, and reviews. DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY TODAY! Before downloading you will be asked to complete a short offer.

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☛ Resources ☚

Skin

• Overview of the Skin
• Skin & Stress
• Skin: An In Depth Analysis
• Sunscreen FAQs
• Choosing a Sunscreen pdf

Acne

• Benzoyl Peroxide Explained
• Salicylic Acid Explained
• Acne Scars Explained
• Acne Scars Treatment
• Acne.org Forum
• Acne Product Reviews

Natural & Homemade Acne Treatment Supplies

The following products are available online at various retailers, such as Amazon and/or Walmart. 

• Spring Valley 100% Pure Australian Tea Tree Oil
• Nature's Answer Calendula Extract
• Celebration Herbals Organic Calendula Flower Tea
• Nature's Answer Alcohol-Free Green Tea Leaf Extract
• Stash Tea Premium Green Tea Bags
• Dr. Bronner's Organic Castile Liquid Soap Baby Mild
• The Soap Works Liquid Glycerin Soap
• Suvorna Comedone Extractor 

Diet

• List of Low Glycemic Foods
• Glycemic Index Look Up
• Low Glycemic Fast Food Guide
• Low Glycemic Restaurant Guide
• Lean Protein Sources
• Omega Fatty Acids Explained
• Sweeteners Explained
• Commercial Dairy Substitutes

Medical

• When to See a Dermatologist
• Find a Dermatologist
• Understanding Depression
• Depression Screening

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Acne Fighting Foods

If eating the wrong foods can impact your heart and lungs, why can't eating the wrong foods impact the largest human organ, your skin? Finally! It has been scientifically proven that diet plays a vital role with acne sufferers of all ages. Acne sufferers can treat acne naturally and holistically and get great results! In a recent study, the participants' acne were improved drastically after 12 weeks of following the right diet. 
 

The Acne Slayer Cookbook is a collection of recipes that promotes an acne-free complexion. In the Acne Slayer Cookbook, you'll find over 100 easy to prepare dishes. Recipes are jam packed with antioxidants, Vitamin A, B Vitamins, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, beta-carotene, calcium, chromium, fiber, omega 3 fatty acids, protein, potassium, magnesium, selenium and zinc. Parents of teens suffering with acne can prepare meals from this cookbook. Recipes can be enjoyed by the entire family! 

The Acne Slayer Cookbook is more than a collection of recipes. Download it to an internet capable device, and it becomes an interactive cookbook. All recipes are linked to additional nutritional information, video tutorials, and reviews. DOWNLOAD NOW! Before downloading you will be asked to complete a short offer.

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Acne Slayer Success Plan

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At-a-glance view of the Acne Slayer Diet Plan. The Success Plan is included in the Acne Slayer Cookbook. Only download the Success Plan if you wish to follow the plan without the use of the Acne Slayer Cookbook.

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Natural Acne Treatments

Why Natural Acne Treatments?

The ingredients used in some commercial and pharmaceutical acne care products have been known to cause a long list of side effects for some acne sufferers. The most common active ingredients in commercial topical acne treatments are benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. Recently, benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid have been reported to cause severe allergic reactions for some users. Also, the trend of people becoming immune to antibiotics is an issue of concern. If commercial products are causing adverse reactions, natural products may prove beneficial. Severe acne sufferers considering transitioning to natural products should do so under the care of a dermatologist.  

Medical Research 

There are tons of online testimonies from acne sufferers who would recommend a sleuth of natural acne treatments. However, this blog is dedicated to medically backed acne solutions. Natural products do not have to adhere to any legal regulations. Therefore, there is limited medical research on the efficacy of natural products. This post only focuses on the treatments that have been clinically researched and applied.

Comedonal Acne Lesions 

Comedo is the medical term for clogged pores. The comedo is a mixture of oil (sebum) and dead skin cells. The treatment for comedones should focus on unclogging pores.

Blackheads & Whiteheads

Blackheads and whiteheads are comedones. If blackheads and whiteheads aren't alleviated with a regular skin care regime as outlined in the “Skin Basics” post, manual extraction should be considered. 

Comedone Extractor 

A comedones extractor is a tool designed to manually remove blackheads and whiteheads. The tool has two ends. One head is designed to remove larger comedones. The other head is designed to remove smaller comedones. Application: Before using the tool, apply a warm towel over a freshly washed face to loosen clogged pores. Alternatively, the face can be steamed by covering the head with a towel and placing the face at a safe distance over a pot of steamed water. Or a face steamer can be used. After steaming, pat the face dry. Proceed to use the comedone extractor on stubborn blackheads and whiteheads.  When the extraction session is finished, sanitize the extractor by soaking in rubbing alcohol.

Inflammatory Acne Lesions

Most inflammatory acne lesions (papules and pustules) start as blackheads or whiteheads. Therefore, the best defense against papules and pustules is to treat whiteheads and blackheads promptly. 

Papules & Pustules

Inflammatory acne lesions originate from a clogged pore that has caused a break in the follicular wall. The break in the follicular wall will sometimes result in inflammation. Due to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, pure Australian tea tree oil (TTO) can be used to treat inflammatory acne lesions. TTO should be made into a 5% gel solution. A 5% gel TTO solution can be made by mixing 1 tablespoon of pure Australian TTO with 9 tablespoons of organic aloe vera gel. Application: Dip a Q-tip in the 5% gel solution and apply directly to the inflammatory acne lesion. Rinse off after 20 minutes.


Nodulocystic Acne Lesions

Nodulocystic lesions are nodules and cysts. Nodulocystic lesions lay deep within the skin and are prone to scarring. The difference between a nodule and a cyst is a cyst contains pus. Pus is a sign of infection. Depending on the severity of some nodules and cysts, it may be best to seek a dermatologist's care for removal. The dermatologist might prescribe antibiotics or perform a procedure to remove the nodule or cyst. The most popular procedure is injecting the cyst or nodule with a steroidal solution. If a dermatologist's visit isn't possible, the nodulocystic lesion may be treated at home. Application: Apply a warm towel to the lesion as this should reduce swelling. Next, apply a 5% Pure Australian tea tree oil gel as described above. Leave on overnight. Complete this regime nightly until the nodulocystic lesion disappears.

Dark Spots

It's important to know the difference between acne spots and acne scars. Scars are permanent demarcations that require treatment in a medical office. Spots often disappear without treatment. Stubborn spots can be treated with natural and commercial products. One natural treatment for acne spots is lemon juice. Lemons contain alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). AHA is the active ingredient in professional grade peels. Application: Dip a Q-Tip into freshly squeezed lemon juice. Apply lemon juice directly to dark spots. Rinse off after 5-10 minutes. Complete this procedure daily or every other day. Results should be noticeable in a few weeks.

More Tips

Preparing homemade natural acne treatments requires the right tools and ingredients. Be sure to check out the resources section of this blog for suppliers.

Don't have time to make your own products? 

• See this post concerning commercial acne products.

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Nutrition

For information regarding diet and skin health, visit the following pages:

Diet & Skin Health

Diet & Acne

Acne Slayer Cookbook

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