Makers of the revolutionary new chocolate, which is set to hit Australian shelves, claim that pimple-plagued sufferers will experience dramatic results within just two weeks of eating the chocolate.

Developed by US-based Frutels, the chocolate-coated treatment is believed to be the first of its kind and supports the body’s defences and clarifies the skin from within.

Frutels recommend consumers eat between two and five chocolates a day for the fastest results, reports News.com.au.

A company spokesman said: “This product takes beauty foods to another level by not only tackling acne care in an ingestible form, but by using a food that has been associated with causing acne to make these claims.

“Chocolate has long been taboo for acne sufferers.” However, to date there is still no medical evidence that supports claims that chocolate causes acne – it is one of those myths.

We will be following the development of this this story with keen interest to see if this product achieves what it claims – What will come next, restaurants that specialize in acne treating menus?

Sources; Australia Online

They call it ‘Dracula Therapy’, and if that isn’t enough to freak you out, it involves having your face injected with your own blood. But S3 Therapy is the hottest news in anti-ageing right now.

The name is short for Stimulated Self Serum skin therapy, and has been introduced to the UK by the innovative London-based French cosmetic doctor, Daniel Sister.

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“Zenmed Reduces Facial Redness Helping Towards That Clear Complexion Of Your Dreams…”

Do you suffer from those frustrating rosacea symptoms such as: intense facial redness; swelling and soreness? Then you’ll know how a bad complexion makes you feel embarrassed and drains your confidence.

We at Zenmed are aware of the emotional impact that this skin disorder has on your daily life.

Just imagine how you will feel to have that clear complexion of your dreams, and to enjoy the freedom of meeting people, without having to hide your face with embarrassment.

After many years of research, Zenmed has developed a remarkably effective Doctor-formulated treatment, that controls and reduces redness and helps to prevent the annoying symptoms of rosacea within  weeks  -  guaranteed of your money back!

And it works … read Rachel’s story.

For the longest time, my raw, red skin had plagued me, and I tried everything to cure my rosacea!! I thought my skin was too sensitive to products I washed with, so I changed them often and nothing worked.

I even tried using sunscreen, but it wasn’t sunburn I was suffering from, although it often felt like it. It seemed I was doomed to have a burning red face.

At work, I splashed my face with water when I felt one of my frequent burning sessions coming on. Nothing worked.

Then I found Zenmed treatment for rosacea called the Support Serum System. When I wash with the cleanser, it feels like heaven on my face.

Both treatments together have taken the redness and irritation out of my skin. I hate wearing makeup, and it was only a few short weeks later, on Christmas, I wore no foundation for the first time in a year! My skin looked great in pictures! I love the feeling of this treatment. I strongly recommend it!

How the treatment works.

Zenmed’s years of research have shown that rosacea must be first prevented from spreading, before the symptoms can be controlled and reduced.

Zenmed has developed its unique 3-step treatment, that tackles this skin disorder in the most effective way possible.

During this extensive research Zenmed also discovered that synthetic man-made substances can cause rosacea symptoms. As a result, the Rosacea Support System contains only all-natural-botanicals known for their anti-inflammatory, soothing, calming, healing and skin-strengthening properties.

This effective 3-step system works as follows

Step 1 Prevention

A cleansing cream that contains all-natural anti-bacterial agents that gently cleanse the skin by removing any impurities.

Step 2 Calming

A non-pore-blocking soothing mask which contains the anti-inflammatory ingredients; Green Tea; Cucumber and Willow Bark Extract. This calming mask soothes away inflammation and that annoying redness.

Step 3 Healing

The Support Serum is the essential step that strengthens, heals and nourishes the skin against future flare-ups. This serum also contains a verity of all-natural ingredients that soothe away the redness.

Why suffer any longer, invest in your happiness now!

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Zenmed products are made to the highest manufacturing standards and has been approved by both the, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

“I got acne when I was about 10 years old,” she explains. “It made me really shy. I didn’t go out a lot. If I did, I piled the make-up on, which I knew was just making my skin worse so that became another reason not to go out. It put a real strain on my relationships with friends and family.”

Like thousands of teenage acne sufferers, Sarah was told the condition might disappear of its own accord. But by the time she reached her twenties there was no sign of it vanishing and she began to feel desperate, trying all kinds of treatments to shift it.

“I tried everything,” she says. “Facial scrubs, pills, creams, even prescription drugs, but they didn’t do anything.”

Today, however, there’s hardly a sign of the condition that so afflicted her life. She credits the turnaround to a new natural treatment – based on a milk protein – she has been trialling for less than three months.

Natural ingredients

A sachet of powder that can be mixed into food and drink twice a day, Help:Clear Skin is the brainchild of Clitheroe-based businesswoman Jules Birch, who set up the company Works With Water. The key ingredient, Praventin, is a bioactive protein, derived from milk, which is said to fight the skin bacteria which causes acne. What’s more, it’s free from artificial colours, flavours, preservatives and uses only natural ingredients.

Previously seen as a solely teenage affliction, acne affects around 40 per cent of 25 to 40 year-olds. It causes debilitating embarrassment for sufferers, many of whom also endure harsh side-effects from traditional treatments.

Is this new natural development too good to be true?

As it is about to be launched into 160 Waitrose stores, Sarah and fellow volunteer Sunddas Bhatti, a 20-year-old student, agreed to try it out and see after joining up to a Facebook group. A few months into the trial, both are reporting significant improvements.

“I only got acne when I was 17, it was so unexpected,” explains Sunddas. “I couldn’t understand it, I’d always had a good skincare regime of cleanse, tone and moisturise.

“When I heard about this I ordered five weeks’ worth and noticed a real difference within two weeks. It’s given me my old confidence back.”

Meanwhile Sarah estimates her skin has improved by around 60 per cent.

Captured on camera

As a thank your for taking part in the trial, both girls were treated to a day of pampering at Manchester’s Radisson Edwardian hotel, where their skin transformations were captured on camera. For the product’s creator, Jules, it was an emotional day.

“I’ve always worked in the food and nutrition industry,” she says. “I really wanted to produce something to help acne because it’s such a debilitating condition. But also, a lot of the treatments are quite harsh – with this product there aren’t any.

“However, it is targeted specifically at the most common form, acne vulgaris. It’s not for everybody but people should know if it is working within three to four weeks.”
With a seven-day trial pack costing £11.99, it’s certainly not cheap. However, if it means she can face the world once more, Sarah reckons it’s worth it.

“I was a bit sceptical, but my skin has definitely improved,” she says. “I still get spots, especially when I get stressed, but they seem to disappear a lot quicker. I never used to go out without make-up but now I can go out of the house with nothing except mascara.”

News Source: By Helen Tither – Manchester Evening News

Though getting pimples or blemishes is a part of growing up, a Norwegian study suggests vegetables and a low-glycemic diet may protect your teen from acne.

Researchers interviewed just under 4,000 adolescents to examine the relationship between acne, diet and mental health. The 18- and 19-year-olds participating were given questionnaires to monitor their diets, mental condition and lifestyle. Each participant reported his or her own acne conditions.

Study results show a significant link between girls with acne and a diet low in vegetables. Researchers say this indicates a low-glycemic diet — or a diet low in “fast” carbohydrates like white bread and high in “slow” carbohydrates like fresh vegetables — may play a protective role in acne development.

“Our study shows a possible link between diet and acne,” Jon Anders Halvorsen, a researcher at the University of Oslo, was quoted as saying. “However, when we introduced symptoms of depression and anxiety in our statistical model, the role of diet became less clear. On the other hand, the association between acne and mental health problems was still strong when diet was introduced. This underscores mental health problems as an important aspect of young people’s acne.”

SOURCE: BMC Public Health

Green tea for acne is something to consider because it contains anti-bacterial substances, which are necessary for bacteria elimination in the fight against acne. Antioxidants are plentiful in green tea. Maintain a diet rich in antioxidants which will help in the fight against free radicals. Cell and tissue damage can be caused by free radicals, so antioxidants are needed to help in the fight agains cell and tissue damage.

Green tea in your diet and in products that you apply to your skin is one way to use green tea for acne.

In 2003, Dr. Gan-Wong reported to the American Academy of Dermatology that that using a green tea for acne product with 3% green tea provided the same results as using a 4% benzoyl peroxide product. Why green tea is effective in the fight against acne is because when green tea leaves are plucked they are steamed which protects the nutrients and fighting properties of green tea. We want to keep as many fighting properties in tact so using green tea for acne is a perfect solution.

At home you can try this idea for using green tea for acne. Carefully wipe your face with the green tea bag after drinking the green.Sooth your face with green tea. Make a mask, or cream using green tea and apply to acne areas.

Cleanse the body by drinking green tea and fight your acne at the same time. Green tea topical products help to eliminate bacteria and the spread of bacteria. We want to fight free radicals and in to do that we can drink green tea and put on a topical treatment, containing green tea. Giving your body a double dose of antioxidants and fighting free radicals is what we want to do.

A wonderful natural treatment is green tea for acne. Green tea benefits both your skin and body. Green tea will help with detoxification and acts like an antihistamine. Reducing inflammation in the body can be accomplished by detoxification and natural antihistamines leading to clear skin and a healthy body

“A Rosacea & Redness Treatment

Once Only Available In

Skin Treatment Clinics…”

40-years of research by Dr Kaminsky

A topical emollient, anti-inflammatory preparation that blends into the skin to cosmetically neutralize and reduce the appearance of redness and blotchiness associated with rosacea. Contains bisabolol, an anti-inflammatory ingredient, to restore smoothness while calming and cooling skin. May be applied alone or in conjunction with other topical treatments.

Assessment

B. Kamins has created its excellent reputation by fusing the visible results of clinical skincare with the luxurious experience of a spa visit.

Ben Kaminsky with 40 years of experience as a Dermalogical Chemist and founder of B.Kamins, has made his award winnng effective skin care Spa Clinic Treatments available to everyone.

The B.Kamins Rosacea Starter kit a complete rosacea and redness treatrment system, is a great way to discover the redness reducing and healing properties of this product for a smaller cost. Once you feel satisfied with these results, it is definitely worth investing in the B.Kamins Rosacea Maintenance Kit – a larger quantity aimed at a long term Rosacea and Facial Redness treatment.

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Q: Why do some wines cause a flushing or redness on the face and neck?

A: There are many reasons that a wine could cause facial flushing, ranging from alcohol or sulfite content to a medical condition known as rosacea. The most common reason for a glass of wine to make someone’s face turn red is what is known as alcohol flush reaction.

People who have alcohol flush reaction do not have enough of the enzyme that metabolizes alcohol in their bodies. As a result, when they drink alcohol, they get an excess accumulation of acetaldehyde, a component of alcohol, which is responsible for flushing or swelling of the skin accompanied by itching or irritation, headaches and/or light-headedness.

Anecdotal evidence suggests that taking heartburn medication such as Zantac or Pepcid prior to consuming alcohol may alleviate these symptoms, but always consult your doctor before taking any medication in conjunction with alcohol.

Sulfites used in the winemaking process are another cause of facial flushing, though their effects tend to be overestimated in most cases. Sulfites are naturally present in many things we consume, including wine.

Most winemakers add additional sulfites to wine for protection against oxidation and bacterial spoilage.

However, for those allergic to sulfites, their presence can cause skin irritation and headaches as well. Any wine having sulfites in excess of 10 parts per million is legally required to bear the label “contains sulfites.” Some organic and biodynamic wines have lower sulfite counts.

Finally, rosacea, a medical condition that affects the skin of the face, neck and occasionally chest, is also aggravated by alcohol consumption. Rosacea outbreaks are typically brought on by exposure to heat, stress and consumption of alcohol, but aside from that rosy glow, is typically harmless.

As always, it’s best to consult your physician or dermatologist to find out which of these causes is the most likely culprit.

You can download,  ‘A Practical Understanding Of Rosacea’ ebook for free. It explains all there is to know about rosacea, causes symptoms according to recent research. The book also contains a  guide into the available treatments and what you can do.

A Brief Insight into Rosacea by Dr Bacelieri – Dermatologist

This book is not meant to replace an actual diagnosis by a qualified dermatalogist, but to help put your mind at rest that you are not alone with your problems, and effective treatments are available.

A Video That Shows How Acne is Caused

The discovery should pave the way to faster diagnosis and more streamlined treatments for the disorder.

Rosacea affects around three per cent of the population and manifests as red, inflamed skin which, in severe cases, can affect a patient’s confidence, explained researcher Dr Kevin Kavanagh, a senior lecturer in biology at NUI Maynooth.

The cause of the condition has been unclear, but tiny Demodex mites in facial skin pores have been suspects. “On average, an adult without rosacea will have one mite per square centimetre, but in people with rosacea, that increases up to 20 per square centimetre,” said Dr Kavanagh.

Meanwhile, antibiotics can lessen symptoms, but no-one has known why, he added. “So we started to ask a few years ago why anti-bacterials work when there was no apparent role for bacteria.”

Working with the Mater hospital, the researchers previously identified a Bacillus bacterium inside Demodex mites. The bacteria release two proteins that trigger an inflammation in patients with facial rosacea.

The NUIM researchers then teamed up with US doctor Scheffer Tseng and found a similar link between the bacteria and ocular rosacea, which occurs around the eyes. Immune tests on 30 patients found that 80 per cent had been exposed to large amounts of the two bacterial proteins, said Dr Kavanagh of the study, which is to be published in Ophthalmology later this year.

“Now that we know it’s primarily probably a bacterial disease, we know the proper way to treat it is with antibiotics at a low level over a long period of time,” Dr Kavanagh said, noting that washing the skin with dilute tea tree oil also killed the bacteria.

“The other implication is that we could do a simple blood test to say whether a patient has rosacea or not. That’s something we will investigate in the future.”

News Source : By CLAIRE O’CONNELL  IRISHTIMES.COM

The FDA informed Mr Pyott that the Journal Advertisement overstated the efficacy of Aczone and it omitted important risk information associated with its use. As a result it violates the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

Actual Results Shows Aczone Fails To Work As Claimed

Allergen stated in their Journal Ad that Aczone works fast by reducing inflammatory lesions by 24% within 2 weeks. The FDA stated that this was a complete misrepresentation of the true results; which showed that patients using a placebo experienced a 22% inflammatory reduction within 2 weeks.

This insignificant 2% margin shows that Aczone is no better at reducing inflammatory lesions than using nothing at all.

Omission of Risk Information

The FDA also informed Mr Pyott, that Allergan Inc. had omitted the risk information in their Ad, that using Aczone Gel followed by benzoyl peroxide can cause a temporary yellow or orange discoloration of the skin and hair.

Immediate Action Demands the FDA

The DDMAC informed Allergan that this is a serious matter and they must immediately cease with their advertising and promotional materials that violate the FDA Drug And Cosmetic Act.

Allergan were also requested for an immediate reply to the FDA informing them of what actions have been taken to resolve this serious situation. And a comprehensive plan on how they shall inform the public of the true results. This they must comply to by the 28^th August 2009.

The Rosacea Acne Times was able to obtain a copy of this 5 page warning fax sent from the FDA to Mr Pyott, that details the complete facts and the actual research study results.

“A Salon Skin Peel In The

Comfort Of Your Own Home

At A Fraction of The Cost…”

Zenmed has formulated an Acne Scar and Hyperpigmentation removal system that competes with expensive Salon Dermabrasion and Chemical skin peel sessions, at a fraction of the cost.

It can be applied in the comfort of your own home and within minutes you will see visible results after only the first application.

Apart from reducing visible scars and wrinkles, this treatment also fades Hyperpigmentation flaws such as dark spots, uneven skin tone and even unwanted freckling.

The Zenmed Scar Treatment kit works by a simple skin peel process that brings your old-dead skin cells to the surface more rapidly than usual. These dead skin cells are then sloughed off leaving your skin with a bright new fresh clear complexion.

This treatment only needs to be applied 2-3 times a week. The formulation also contains natural anti-inflammatory and collagen strengthening ingredients with healing properties, that prevents the irritation that are ofter prevalent in other scar removal and skin peel products.

Save hundreds or even thousands of dollars…

A single salon session costs between $80-$300 USD, where as Zenmed Scar and Hyperpigmentation Kit costs only $59.00 for 10 sessions.

After a 5 minute session you can expect…

• Fading of acne scars
• Fine lines diminish, skin appears younger
• Skin appears glowing and fresh
• Fine bumps disappear and skin surface is more even and smooth

After 3-4 treatments you will see this…

• Flaws such as acne scars and Hyperpigmentation gradually diminish
• Collagen levels are increased causing skin to look and feel more plump and alive
• Combination skin is balanced, dry rough patches are gone

And after 8-10 treatments you will be estatic with…

• Appearance of wrinkles is minimized
• Minor imperfections are diminished
• Acne scars appear lighter and less visible

Sharron's remarkable results after using the Zenmed scar treatment

Sharron says: “I noticed results right away…”

“I had terrible acne for years, which eventually stopped in my early twenties. Unfortunately the acne left behind some pitt marks in my face where it had been the most severe. I was thinking about a laser treatment, but instead tried the Scar Treatment Kit.

I noticed results right away, they were right when they said ‘this is powerful’. My skin now looks a thousand times better”
Sharron T, Minneapolis

The choice of home skin peels..

The Zenmed formulation contains Glycolic Acid which is used in expensive salon sessions. However, apart from the excellent results it gives, it contains unique ingredients preventing irritation, a discomfort often experienced by other skin peel products.

And this product is covered by a risk fee no hassle of questions ask 60 Day Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee.

In Just 2-Months And For Only $59.00

Your Scars or Wrinkles Will Be Considerably Less Visible

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“Derma Roller Scar Removal Is As

Effective As Laser Treatment

Without The Risks”

Says Dr Schwarz, Micro-Needling Specialist

Dr Schwarz a leading Micro-Needling and Collagen Induction (CIT) specialist, said that he used to use laser treatment to remove scars and acne scars; but he changed over to Derma-Roller Micro-Needling after discovering that is was just as effective as the laser treatment without the risk of skin damage.

A fraction of the cost of laser treatment

Not only does it achieve similar results to laser treatment, but it is only a fraction of the cost. A typical laser acne scar treatment will set you back $1500-3000, whereas the a good quality ISO and FDA approved home Derma-Roller treatment such as the Scientia Derma-Roller costs only around $100-150 for a 6-month treatment – less than one tenth of the cost. And what’s more it comes with a 6-month satisfaction money back guarantee

Guaranteed and risk-free

Remarkable Derma Roller Scar Removal Results

What’s more there is no money back guarantee with laser treatment is the results are not as good as you expected and you will not be compensated if the skin becomes damaged or disfigured.

But, with the Derma-Roller micro-needling home treatment there is no risk of damage to the skin and some quality Derma-Rollers come with money back guarantees if you are not satisfied with the results. One of which is the FDA approved Scientia Derma-Roller which has a 60-day satisfaction guarantee.

In as little as 1-week of using the Scientia Derma Roller, you will see visible changes, as your scars and wrinkles begin to diminish. These remarkable changes are brought about by the Derma Roller stimulating the natural collagen production which smoothens the skin.

And if used in combination with the Scientia clinically developed vitamin rich creams that promote healing and strengthen the skin you will have that smooth complexion that you always wanted within only a few months; depending on the area to be re-modeled

How Does the Derma Roller Work?

It works by stimulating the dermis to produce collagen and increasing the absorption of active ingredients in the applied cream by using of hundreds of very thin needles.

This is achieved by the small needles creating small openings/channels in the top layer of the skin. This causes the skin cells to produce collagen which is a natural healing response. Afterwards, the applied cream can then be absorbed into the deeper layers of the skin through these tiny channels made by the needles. This deep absorption helps to increase the production of collagen. The pores then close up again after about an hour.

Very easy to use…

Remarkable wrinkle removal

The Derma Roller is rolled over the scar or wrinkle area to be treated in the; vertical; horizontal;and both diagonal directions. It is advised to use a skin numbing gel such as Topicain for the more vigorous treatments, as this is not entirely without discomfort.

However, when applying a lighter treatment using less pressure, a numbing gel is not needed, and excellent results are still obtained. A tingling sensation is experienced, leaving a little redness on the skin which resembles mild sunburn that lasts for an hour or so. This procedure is applied 5 times a week for best results

**Hygiene is vitally important, the environment must be sterilized with disinfectant and anti-bacterial cream must be applied to the skin afterward; eliminating the risk of infection.

Assessment

This product is relatively new in the anti-aging and scar removal market, but its reputation has grown exponentially – it’s even rumored that Angelina Jolie bought one for Brad Pitt.

This treatment is ideal for you; if you are sensitive to chemical skin peels; you do not have the money for laser treatment and you do not want to experience the discomfort of dermabrasion. And not only that, the Derma Roller can save you thousands of dollars on clinic scare and wrinkle removal treatments.

We recommend the Scientia Derma Roller because it comes with a risk free 6-month no hassle Money Back  Guarantee.

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The Scientia Derma Roller is made to the strictest FDA and ISO standards assuring safety and quality

This is achieved by using a combination of quality skin strengthening and anti-inflammatory products that target facial redness. Together with powerful techniques that provide you with the tools to remain calm, comfortable and relaxed in any given situation.

Firstly, Understanding Why We Blush

Blushing is a natural automated bodily response to situations that are considered to be of danger. The increased blood flow prepares the person to either fight or flee from the dangerous situation.

For people that blush easily, for example through embarrassment, the mind wrongly imagines an innocent social situation to be threatening or intimidating. Which of course will start the automated fight or flight response. Eventually, this can develop into what is known as a thinking trap, an emotional cycle that needs to be broken.

For example, now close your eyes and imagine vividly that you are walking into a crowded room. You don’t know anyone. Everybody is staring at you, the room has suddenly gone quiet. They are waiting for you to say something. You panic, you don’t know what to say. Your heart is racing you feel your cheeks burning andyou can hear the blood rushing through the ears. You look down, afraid to make eye contact. The room feels hot, you have to get out…

If you started feeling the signs of anxiety of actually being in that situation, you can see the how powerful, the imagination is. By learning the following powerful techniques you will be able to break these negative thinking traps, allowing you to remain calm and relaxed in these situations. Which of course will help to reduce, control or even prevent blushing.

It is a fact that you cannot be embarrassed/anxious and calm and relaxed at the same time.

Secondly, Everyone Blushes

Yes, this is absolutely true. However, in some people it is not visible at all, and in others various degrees of redness are seen.

The reason that blushing is visible in some people, is that their blood capillaries are closer to the skin surface or their capillaries may be damaged or even weakened by, for example, from over exposure to the sun.

However, blushing through physical activity is healthy a response and should be encouraged. This will lead to reduced stress and anxiety as well as a healthy circulation and stronger capillaries.

The Negative Psychological Consequences of Using Redness Cover-Up Creams

You may be already using one of the green tinted creams that aim to cover up redness. These creams are quite effective at reducing the appearance of redness, but ensure you use a quality product that is kind on sensitive cream – you don’t want to make the redness worse.

However, an emotional dependency and total reliance to these creams can develop. As a result will have a profound impact on daily life – maybe you are experiencing some or all of the following.

• You avoid physical activities as you are worried sweat may wash away the cover-up cream.
• You never leave your home without it, and panic when you forget it.
• Emotional stress of concealing your blushing to new acquaintances.
• Constantly paranoid that people can see that you are wearing a green tinted cover-up cream.
• Hate the sun, humidity, rain, swimming, holidays or anything that can remove the cover-up.

We are not suggesting don’t use these as we know they can provide some comfort, especially to those who have a permanent bright red skin. On the other hand, we firmly believe that it is best to accept and tackle the root problems of blushing than trying to conceal it.

Easier said than done, I know But at least you won’t have to suffer the above emotional consequences of having to rely on temporary measures.

A Step by Step Guide To Control And Reduce Blushing Periods

Before we start, I must add that there is no skin care cream or oral supplement that can prevent or control blushing.

However, it is important to use a clinically proven topical cream/lotion that reduces inflammation, soothes, strengthens and nourishes the skins cells and capillary walls. As a result the skin becomes less sensitive to environmental factors that trigger blushing and the redness intensity becomes significantly less. All the information for these clinically proven topical treatments are found here.

If these creams are used in combination with the following techniques, you will have the most powerful tools to control blushing.

Step 1. Acceptance, Announce it – Don’t Try And Hide It

Accept that you blush. Don’t try and conceal it when it happens, that only makes the blushing worse. For example, you could say when it happens, “Dammit, it’s happening again, my annoying red cheeks are flaring up for no reason.”

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This way it is out in the open to you and all around, eliminating the stress of trying to look away or conceal it. I know this is easier said than done, but once you have said it, you have made a giant step towards controlling it.

Hypothetically speaking, if there happened to be a stage around and a blusher had the guts to climb upon it and shout out to the audience, “I’m a blusher.” he or she would probably never blush again!

Step 2. Practice This Calming Breathing Technique

This simple method focuses your mind onto your breathing and away from the fixation of your outward appearance and the expectation of blushing. This is not easy at the beginning but, with practice it will become natural and it will help to calm any embarrassing or anxious feelings that usually triggers blushing. Try practicing this breathing exercise in private to master it.

• Breathe in deeply to a silent count of four.
• Hold your breath to a silent count of four.
• Exhale to a silent count of four (expel all the air from lungs).
• Repeat this process until the anxiety subsides.

Steps 3 & 4. The Powerful Techniques of Self-Hypnosis And NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming)

This is a very powerful technique for re-training the mind to be relaxed and comfortable in situations you normally blush in. Self -hypnosis is an effective method of building self-confidence, self-esteem other self-development and improvement needs and every imaginable phobia.

Self-hypnosis is a relaxed state of focused awareness that opens the subconscious mind. Once opened, the negative thoughts can be over written with fresh new positive ones, leading to a better way of thinking. Self-hypnosis is now considered to be an effective clinically proven treatment, that is now endorsed by the medical profession.

Visit here to listen to the stop blushing NLP and Self-Hypnosis high quality audio tracks >>

**(Caution do not operate anything that involves concentration whilst listening – such as driving)

NEW!

Best results when used in conjunction with the Chamomile Cleansing Lotion and the Chamomile Eye Cream.

Mario Badescu famous anti-redness cream

Is an effective treatment for red, rashy, flaky and irritated skin types and Rosacea sufferers. Balsam Peru is the active, soothing botanical ingredient that will make a visible difference immediately upon application. Non-greasy, low oil formula. May be used for troubled areas of the face or in place of a moisturizer. Works well with the Azulene Calming Mask.

Tip:

For excessively flaky, dry skin apply Rose Hips Nourishing Oil all over the face and layer Control Cream on top. For a redness reducing mask treatment apply Control Cream all over the face and apply Calma mask or Azulene Mask over it for 20 minutes and rinse. Excellent as a post-shave, soothing cream.

Control Red Irritated Skin.

This oil-free formulation helps treat acne inflamed and very sensitive skin by calming redness. Also helpful for those with Rosacea conditions. This product contains Balsam Peru, Kaolin (clay) and soothing Calamine.

How to Use:

Apply a thin layer of mask on clean skin avoiding eye area. Wait 15-20 minutes and rinse thoroughly with tepid water. Follow with moisturizer or night cream. Use 2-3 times a week. May be used more often if necessary.

Tip:

Following the regular directions, use this mask to calm irritated skin after brow, lip or face waxing. Great for soothing razor burn for men.

This is a very mild, non-detergent cleanser formulated for very sensitive or irritated skin. Will not leave skin feeling tight or dry. For best results follow with our Chamomile Cleansing Lotion.

How to Use:

Twice daily, massage in a circular motion on wet skin, avoiding eye area. Rinse with tepid water. Pat dry and follow with toner or astringent.

Tip:

For extremely red or sensitive skin, Control cream, Chamomile Cleansing Lotion and Azulene Calming mask make perfect companion products for this cleanser.

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Our Assessment

A quality effective treatment that is we think is better targeted towards reducing facial redness than type-1 Rosacea. It reasonably priced compared to other leading anti-redness systems. The one minus that we can see is that the Mario Badescu Anti-Redness Kit is not covered by a Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee.  

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Where To Buy

Mario Badescu’s claim to fame is their highly publicized celebrity clientèle list and their exclusive salon formulas developed through 40 years of research and skin care expertise. Maria Badescu have become renowned for commercializing their salon formulas which are used by their celebrity customers

First let us cut through all the hype and take a good look at the Mario Badescu Acne Repair to see if it does live up to the advertised expectations.

The Acne Repair kit consists of a 3-step system; the renowned Drying Lotion that clears up whiteheads overnight; the Drying Cream which conceals the blemishes and acne while it heals them; and finally the Buffering Lotion that fights the large areas of deep eruptions helping to prevent the acne breakouts before they start.

The main ingredients in this 3-step system are

Salicylic Acid – Which is an effective exfoiliating agent that removes dead skin cells that can clog the pores; which is the main cause of acne. Salicylic Acid in a more concentrated form is often used in chemical skin peels for removing acne scars.

Sulfur – Which is a powerful antiseptic that destroys acne bacteria which are the cause for the infection, inflammation and swelling of pimples.

Calamine And Allatonin – These ingredients have anti-inflammatory properties which also aid the healing process.

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Our Assessment

This formula is not unique but it is effective. Many leading quality acne products have a balanced fusion of anti-inflammatory, exfoiliating and bacterial killing ingredients.

However, the Mario Badescu Acne Repair kit is very reasonably priced compared to other leading acne systems within the same FDA clinically approve league. The only drawback that we can see with the Mario Badescu Acne Repair Kit is that it is not covered by a Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee.  

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The Combination Therapy Breakthrough

Proactiv Combination Therapy acne management system combines finely-milled, prescription-grade benzoyl peroxide with sulfur and soothing botanicals like allantoin, panthenol, aloe and chamomile. Together these ingredients gently exfoliates your skin, unplug your pores, attack acne-causing bacteria, and soothe inflammation.

The Proactiv Difference

It’s not just a spot treatment like most other acne products. Gentle and effective, Proactiv Solution is designed to be used on the whole face (or acne-prone area) every day. Proactiv leaves your skin feeling healthy and hydrated, not dry and flaky.

Powerful But Gentle – A Complete Acne Therapy System

Proactiv is a complete acne treatment, a product that we like because the formula contains natural botanicals that reduce inflammation and gently cleanse the skin without drying it out. Proactiv has been endorsed by medical professionals and has proven clinical results. A very powerful acne treatment that is gentle on the skin and can be used everyday.

Proactiv is also covered by a 60 day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the results. A very good product indeed, which we highly recommend. [Read more about Proactiv...]

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In addition, Silymarin and Licorice Root Extract soothe and alleviate redness and irritation. The Hydra-Pure Chelating Complex softens water and detoxifies skin by neutralizing the heavy metals found in tap water. Antioxidants do not have the ability to neutralize heavy metals – only Chelators do.

Innovative That Effectively Combats Rosacea And Facial Redness

• Soothes and calms skin by controlling and alleviating signs of redness
• Incorporates active ingredients to address all redness issues including excessive circulation to blood vessels (flushing), inflammation, free radicals, irritated skin and impure tap water
• Removes heavy metals and impurities from the skin that cause chronic redness
• Acts as a water softener by removing Calcium * Ideal for use post-laser or for any other stress to the skin
• Our Assessment
  

Dr Gross is a practicing dermatologist and board certified dermatological surgeon in New York City.

Gross has a gained a prestigious reputation for formulating breakthrough products with advanced technology in a relatively short time since introducing his unique innotive products to the global market. He has received accolades throughout the media for developing the Breakthrough Product of the Year with the innovative Hydra-Pure category.

The Hydra-Pure Redness Soothing Serum was uniquely formulated after researching data from throughout the world Dr Gross’s products have filled the void by providing the same effective unique formulas that he treats his patients with to those who are unable to visit a dermatologist. [Read more about the MD skincare Redness Soothing Serum...]

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Eradicate the red and reassure your skin. MD Skincare Hydra Pure Redness Soothing Serum is powerful combatting redness due to skin irritation, rosacea, and blushing, but easy on your skin. By preventing the dilation of blood vessels that create a flushed tone and adding a blast of skin-soothing Green Tea, your skin will look and feel better

Then, just few days later on the 7th July 2009, Ranbaxy Laboratories who have the largest US market share with 30 percent, announced that they were also withdrawing their Isotretinoin based product, Sotret from the US market.

*For the remainder of this article I will refer to Isotretinoin drugs as Accutane for simplicity and because Isotretinoin is such a mouthful to say.

A Highly Controversial 27-Year History

Roche introduced its patented anti-acne drug Accutane in 1982. And since then more than 13 million people have been treated with it. However, during this period Roche has been hit with more than 5,000 personal injury claims, with many still pending.

On the 22nd of April 2008, $10,5million was awarded by a New Jersey Jury to a woman who developed a serious inflammatory bowel disease caused by taking Accutane.

What is Accutane?

Accutane was discovered in 1979 and was released as an oral drug in pill form. It is only prescribed to severe acne cases that did not respond to other acne treatments. Patients undergoing Accutane treatment are closely supervised by a physician and frequent blood tests are taken. The maximum time of the treatment is restricted to 6-months.

The results were dramatic and amazing to say the least. In 95 per cent of the severe acne cases, a permanent clearing of acne symptoms was seen over a 3 – 5 month period. However, in 25 percent of these, the acne did return after about a year, and a further 6-month course of Accutane had to be endured.

How Does Accutane Cure Acne?

• Accutane reduces the size of the skin’s oil glands by up to 58 per cent. As a result the skin’s oil (Sebum) production is reduced by up to 80 per cent.

• This extreme reduction in skin oil dramatically reduces the amount of skin acne bacteria (p.Acnes), which live in this skin oil.

• Accutane slows down the skin cell re-newel process, which in turn reduces the amount of dead skin cells being shed. This is the key to success, as acne is caused by dead skin cells getting trapped in excessively oily pores, which then become clogged entrapping the bacteria within. The bacteria would then infect the clogged pore and it would become swollen and inflamed, resulting in a newly formed pimple or a spot or zit as it is known in colloguial terms.

• Accutane also has anti-inflammatory properties, which helps to reduce the swelling and inflammation.

• Other Alarming Serious Side Affects Caused By Accutane

The list of side effects caused by this drug is almost endless, with the most serious being; suicidal thoughts, birth defects, depression, psychosis, gastrointestinal disease, bone muscle and visionary problems.

Where Does This Leave Severe Acne Sufferers If Removed?

As Accutane is the last resort in acne treatment, what hope is there for severe sufferers if it is removed?

Roche Holding AG, said that it was only pulling Accutane from the US market, and it is still available in other countries. Furthermore, there are still other generic versions (trade names) of Accutane available, such as Claravis and Amnesteem in the US – for the time being?

Is There A Safe Alternative To Accutane?

Yes there is, Vitamin B5, which is a safe and natural ingredient that qualifies to take over the Throne vacated by Accutane. In clinical tests only minor side effects such as diarrhea have been noted in some cases.

Vitamin B5 is known by its scientific name as (d-Calcium Pantothenate) and was discovered in 1997 by Dr Lit-Hung Leung, who presented his research on how it cures and prevents acne.

These remarkable results astonished the global scientific fraternity. But, the US medical profession has been slow to acknowledge its amazing potential of this very safe and effective acne cure, and to date it has still not been approved by the FDA.

Accutane type drugs are slightly more effective than Vitamin B5, because the active ingredient Isotretinoin shuts down skin oil production totally, whereas natural Vitamin B5 only prevents excess oil from being produced.

Conclusion

We believe that the withdrawal of Accutane and Sotret by Roche and Ranbaxy respectively, is the beginning of the end for Isotretinoin anti-acne drugs worldwide. The risk factor is too high when weighed against the benefits, and of course the law suits are becoming too expensive.

We believe that Roche could not have removed its product globally, as this would have been an admission of guilt that its product is not safe. In turn this would have weakened their defense against pending law suits.

One point we do stress is that if you are suffering from severe acne, we recommend that you seek the advice of your Physician or Dermatologist before embarking on any acne treatment, especially oral ones. We are though fairly positive that your physician will recommend that you should try a Vitamin B5 supplement – there is no danger only benefits. Also many physicians and dermatologists around the globe have put their names and reputations to this treatment.

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Audio Track 1. About Blushing Introduction And How Self-Hypnosis And NLP (neuro linguistic programming) Works To Control It

When you listen to First Time Hypnosis you will broaden your knowledge and understanding of how hypnosis works and how you yourself can begin to use it. You will quickly learn how to relax yourself deeply and activate the powers of your imagination. First Time Hypnosis addresses all the questions that arise in the mind of the first time hypnotee and sets your mind at rest.

Audio Track 2. Stop Blushing NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming)

NLP is method of re-patterning the negative way of thinking to a positive one in order to eliminate those thinking traps that cause the problems that trigger your blushing..

Audio Track 3. Stop Blushing Self-Hypnosis

This audio track is a relaxing self-hypnotic trance that teaches the subconscious to remain calm in those situations that you normally felt uncomfortable, as a result triggered blushing.

Audio Track 4. Self-Hypnosis Stop Being Self-Conscious

Being self conscious is horrible. That nasty feeling that everyone is watching you, judging you and you are the unwanted center of attention.

Of course we can all have some awareness of what others might think of us at least some of the time. If we didn’t have this natural consideration we would be antisocial. But to always be self conscious around others mean that we become afraid to speak our minds, to innovate or to enjoy ourselves fully.

When you begin to calm down then your thinking becomes less extreme and more moderate, you stop assuming other people are thinking the worst of you? Why? Because you stop thinking so much or, I should say ‘imagining’ so much about other people’s perceptions and focus on your own instead.

This self-hypnosis track will get you feeling super relaxed and less fearful of what you imagine other people are thinking about you.

Audio Track 5. Self-Hypnosis Gain Great Self-confidence  – Paul Mckenna

Do presentations, meetings, social events – whatever, stress you out and test your self confidence?

Do nerves make you self conscious, stumble over words, or perform below par?

Low self confidence can make life tricky and sometimes downright unpleasant.  You don’t get the best from opportunities and you may even avoid situations because you simply don’t believe you can cope as well as others do.

This self-confidence hypnosis session does what it says – it hypnotically builds your confidence, allowing you to be more relaxed and capable in situations that were previously challenging.

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At the very least your action is a sure way of causing future pimples to emerge in the same spot. Most likely, by tampering with your pimples in less than sterile conditions will result in permanent scarring, as the damaged skin closes around the gaping hole formerly known as a pimple. While I may seem to joke about it, let me assure you that this issue is very important. I know that it’s very hard to resist the temptation to squeeze your pimples in an attempt to eliminate at least the worst of them, but you should try as hard as you can to resists.

Believe me, you don’t want to spend the rest of your life with the scars of past acne flare-ups crisscrossing your face. This is why it’s very important to deal with acne in a decisive manner and prevent the emergence of pimples. The best way of taking care of your problem is to use an acne treatment that can really help your body put an end to basic cause of acne: widespread clogging of pores.

A Review of Acne Scar Treatments

Acne scars are the marks left behind by lesions that had not healed or had become inflamed. Their size, frequency and type depend on various genetic factors, which are particular to every person. Some persons are more likely to see scars forming on their skin, due to their heritage and skin colour. This is why many people want to make sure their lesions will heal properly.

There are only two types of acne scars. The simplest scar is nothing more than a spot of skin bearing a brown, pink or purple colour, testimony to the fact that a pimple had been there. The second type is called the ice pick scar and it is a small hole in the skin where the lesion used to be. Scars are usually left behind only by inflamed lesions, such as pustules, nodules or cysts. However, squeezing open a comedo could result in an inflamed lesion and a scar.

Pigmented scars are the result of the skin’s own process of rebuilding the natural colour in the healing tissue. The concentration of pigment can be lowered with various types of treatments, such as bleaching creams, lotions or laser surgery. The choice of over-the-counter products should depend on the type and severity of your acne. If you are not sure what to choose, talk to a dermatologist.

Mild acne scars take up to six weeks to vanish. If the over-the-counter products don’t work, talk to your doctor again and he or she will recommend you a stronger treatment for scars, possibly even creams based on retinoids. This is done to prevent acne flare-ups and to promote the shedding of skin cells in and around the scars.

The next level in acne scar treatment is the chemical peeling of your skin. lycolic, salicylic or lactic acid is used to peel away the damaged top layer of the skin and trigger the formation of a new and smoother layer. This procedure can be beneficial even for active acne. Peels are usually performed over a period of weeks or months and are mostly effective against pigmented scars.

The second type of acne scars is more commonly treated with dermabrasion or laser resurfacing. Dermabrasion means that the top layer of the skin is removed with the help of a high-speed rotary wire brush or diamond-coated stone. This procedure requires more than one session for each scar and has the downside of not removing the scar at all. It simply makes it less visible.

A better treatment for scars is the laser resurfacing of the skin. Similar to the effect of sun exposure, doctors use the concentrated light of the laser beam to burn off a smaller or bigger part of the top layer of the skin. Many dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons recommend this procedure over dermabrasion

The best known external retinoids are Retin-A, Differin and Tazorac, while the oral retinoids list is headed by the popular Accutane.

Retinoids are derivatives of Vitamin A and share the parent substance’s effects of reducing the secretion of oil from the glands located in the skin. This primary effect is what makes retinoids so effective against acne.

The long-term (4-6 months) decrease in oil secretion means that hair follicles are less likely to clog and turn into pimples and, in most cases, acne is gone for good by the end of the treatment period.

However, about one quarter of the patients who used Accutane or other drugs based on isotretinoin may relapse and require additional treatment.

But the biggest drawback of retinoids is the long list of side effects, which sometimes makes retinoids look like a disease rather than a cure. Retinoids are used only under the close supervision of a dermatologist precisely because of these side effects.

If a patient needs more than one treatment, the doctor will always insist on letting a few months pass between the treatments in order to give the body a chance to recover.

The most common side effects are dry skin and nosebleeds. Many patients have also reported liver problems, while a few complained of depression.

However, the scientific community is still split on the issue of depression. More seriously, isotretinoin is known to cause birth defects, which is why female patients have to use two separate forms of birth control or vow abstinence during the treatment. Pregnant women are not allowed to use anything but the mildest treatments.

The bottom line is that retinoids are a good idea if one can cope with the side effects. This begs the question: why not use something just as effective, but without the side effects.

Acne treatment systems, such as the leading ones on this site, are also popular because of their success in dealing with the condition, but lack the extreme side that makes retinoids a pain to use. The choice between these treatments is yours.

Knowing what type of skin you have is important for your health care. Your protection depends on accurate information, which is the basis of correct decisions. Skin type determines which makeup, sunscreen and soap you can use and how much you need to help your biggest organ. Environmental factors such as pollution, UV radiation and chemicals damage your skin and block its normal functions.

Normal Skin: This is considered the standard type of skin that we all should have. Normal skin is soft, elastic and firm to the touch. The pores are small to medium in size. It needs no special care, unless exposed to hazardous environment factors.

Oily Skin: Nothing says I’m a teenager better than oily skin and pimples. This type of skin has a shiny look and is firmer than normal skin. Pores are larger and more visible and pimples are far more likely to appear, due to the excess oil produced by glands.

Dry Skin: Firmer than normal skin, but not as elastic. Dry skin is a lot less likely to develop pimples because the secretion of oil is lower than normal. However, the drawback is that dry skin wrinkles sooner. Keep in mind that dry skin can be caused by certain factors. If your skin type is not dry, but you do feel your skin is tight (especially facial skin) and lacking in moisture, then try to identify the source of this change. Soaps, certain types of heating, prolonged exposure to wind, insufficient water consumption and certain disorders can dry your skin.

Sensitive Skin: If you burn easily in the sun and wind, if cosmetics have always given you rashes and if your skin is irritated by almost anything, then it belongs to the sensitive type. You are far more prone to experience the adverse effects of exposure to the environment than other people.

Combination Skin: This is the strangest type of skin. Combination Skin means that different parts of the same person’s skin belong to different types. A common pattern for CS is the “T-Zone”, where the forehead, nose and chin form a “T”-shaped zone of oily skin, while the cheeks are normal or dry.

And since we’ve been discussing skin issues, let me throw in a couple of skin care pointers. As many of you know, the best skin care products are based on Aloe Vera. This plant has been used since the ancient times and its beneficial effects are well-documented. Herbalists have discovered a long time ago that the juice of fresh Aloe Vera can easily soothe and cure burns and other skin lesions. The high number of minerals, vitamins and amino acids contained by the plant makes it perfect for treating various skin issues.

Aloe Vera is, of course, the darling of the skin care market. Well-known skin care products and systems contain generous amounts of Aloe Vera juice. The ClearPores System, for instance, uses the powerful Salicylic Acid to clear acne and Aloe Vera to soothe the skin, help it close the distended pores and heal the lesions. The System is designed to take full advantage of the plant’s healing properties and treat acne. This is just one example, albeit a very good one, of the many uses of Aloe Vera.

The first cardinal sign of rosacea: blood vessels dilate to more stimuli, open wider and stay open for longer periods of time compared to normal persons. No visible damage can normally be seen.

Mild Rosacea

Begins when the facial redness induced by flushing persists for an abnormal length of time – usually 1/2 an hour or more after a trigger. Those who have frequent pre-rosacea flushing are highly susceptible to progressing to mild rosacea. Some of the common triggers for a facial flush are heat, cold, emotions, exercise, topical irritants and allergic reactions.

Moderate Rosacea

As facial flushing becomes more frequent and intense, vascular damage occurs. This can result in long lasting redness, swelling and inflammatory papules and pustules. Telangiectasia (damaged micro blood vessels, often visible on the surface of the skin) may be noticed in the areas where flushing is worst.

Severe Rosacea

Characterised by intense bouts of facial flushing, severe inflammation, facial pain, swelling and burning sensations. Sufferers may develop intolerance to products they were able to use before. Also inflammatory papules, pustules and nodules may be present. Some experience a bulbous enlargement of the nose, known as rhinophyma. This is just a guide, you may of course experience symptoms outside these ranges.

Subtype 1

Subtype 1: Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea

characterized by flushing and persistent redness, and may also include visible blood vessels.

Rosacea Subtype 2

Subtype 2: Papulopustular rosacea

characterized by persistent redness with transient bumps and pimples.

Rosacea Subtype 3

Subtype 3: Phymatous rosacea

characterized by skin thickening, often resulting in an enlargement of the nose from excess tissue.

Rosacea Subtype 4

Subtype 4: Ocular rosacea

characterized by ocular manifestations such as dry eye, tearing and burning, swollen eyelids, recurrent styes and potential vision loss from corneal damage.

Lifestyle Management

While you treat the visible symptoms of rosacea and flushing it is vitally important to treat the cause. As we have mentioned earlier in this site, it is important to keep a ‘Rosacea/Flushing’ diary to log the possible causes that trigger these out breaks or flare-ups.

This will enable you to plan and modify your lifestyle to avoid these causes which will both prevent you developing rosacea or significantly speed up the healing process if you already have it.

Lifestyle management will include changing your diet and avoiding or protecting yourself from the environmental factors that trigger this skin disorder.

**It is so vitally important part of any ‘Rosacea or Facial Flushing Treatment is to avoid your own personal triggers. This can only be done by noting them down so you will know which ones to avoid.

Any facial redness or rosacea treatments such as Topical Creams or even Laser & IPL will fail if you don’t attempt to avoid most or all of the triggers Below we ha.ve provided a PDF diary which you can download and print out.

Download your FREE Rosacea Diary (17337)

Control stress and anxiety

Stressful situations do cause flushing. However, avoiding these situations is not the answer as the condition will only escalate if not properly managed. Learning methods of managing and controlling stress and anxiety will considerably reduce the problem, or even eliminate it completely. You can read more about techniques for Stress and Anxiety Management on this page.

Avoid or limit stimulants

Vascular dilators including coffee, tea, cigarettes, and excessive sugar from sweets and soft drinks should be avoided or substantially reduced where possible. Research has shown that soft drinks that contain Aspartame or NutraSweet cause flushing and redness in about 30% of rosacea sufferers. Stimulants such as caffeine that is found in tea and coffee excites the nervous system, which results in blood vessel dilatation and redness. In addition, stress and anxiety symptoms are also increased.

Avoid or limit alcohol

It is best to avoid alcohol or reduce consumption.
Avoid hot baths and showers or very cold water

To prevent vascular dilation hot and very cold water should be avoided. Instead water below body temperature of 37 degrees centigrade (97 degrees Fahrenheit) should be used.

Diet revision

Foods and drinks that cause facial redness and vascular dilation, should be avoided. Foods types that cause these allergic flare-ups vary from individual to individual and the exact reasons for these food allergies are still unknown.

However, it is thought that foods high in calories and carbohydrates (sugars, breads, pastas), that give high burn and energy rates, dilate blood vessels and cause the red complexion.

It has also been suggested that foods high in histidine such as tomatoes and red peppers raise anti-histamine levels in the body. Anti-histamine is produced by an automated process to help fight allergic reactions, but unfortunately this can also cause flushing to those prone to rosacea.

Rosacea sufferers have noted allergic reactions to: vinegars, hot spices, citrus fruits, red plums, raisins, figs, pasta, cheese, and chocolates as being among the worst offenders.

Vascular dilators such as hot drinks and hot foods should be allowed to cool before consuming. The list of food allergies varies from individual to individual.

However, you can devise and plan your own diet by recording the foods which cause your facial flushing and allergic reactions.

Use sun block

The sun is a major cause of rosacea flare-ups and skin irritation which affects 61% of rosacea sufferers. To protect against this, ensure a sun block with a high SPF factor of 30+ is applied especially to the face and other area before exposure to the sun.

Avoid astringent soaps and cleansing agents

Astringent soaps, and cleansing agents that contain alcohol only dry and irritate the skin by stripping the protective sebum oil coating.

To rosacea prone people this skin irritation may lead to a rosacea flare-up/outbreak. Alcohol based cleansing agents also shrink pores which can trap oil causing swelling, and as result lead to acne symptoms or cysts

Only a soothing moisturising cleaning solution that heals and nourishes the skin should be used, such as the skin treaments products for acne and rosacea recommended on this site.

Control Stress Using Self-Hypnosis

Many people feel nervous about trying hypnosis for themselves. At least as many think it’s all ‘bunkum’ and wouldn’t try it if you paid them. Neither group can be blamed for their attitude. But such misplaced fears and skepticism mean that they exclude themselves from the benefits that hypnosis can bring them. And the potential benefits available to those who learn how to utilize hypnosis are many.

When you listen to First Time Hypnosis you will broaden your knowledge and understanding of how hypnosis works and how you yourself can begin to use it. You will quickly learn how to relax yourself deeply and activate the powers of your imagination. First Time Hypnosis addresses all the questions that arise in the mind of the first time hypnotee and sets your mind at rest.

These audio tracks have been recorded by Certified Hypnotherapists.

Do not operate anything that requires concentration such as driving while listening to these powerful Self-Hypnosis tracks.

Audio Track 1. About Self-Hypnosis and how to get the best out of it

Audio Track 2. Instant Stress Relief With Self-Hypnosis

Hypnosis can trigger your natural relaxation response, causing wonderful waves of good hormones and feelings of tranquility to wash through your mind and body.

Imagine having relief on tap - something you could experience whenever you need it that would remove all the stress from your body and return the sparkle your mind.

Relieve stress and tension is 15 minutes of pure refreshing, rejuvenating hypnotic experience that will leave you feeling recharged and back on form.

Breathing Exercises to Reduce Stress

Proper breathing can reduce stress and anxiety levels. Learn about breathing and stress and breathing techniques to help you relax.

The primary role of breathing is gas exchange: our cells need oxygen and their waste product, carbon dioxide, needs to be expelled. Breathing is an automatic body function, controlled by the respiratory center of the brain. However, we can also deliberately change our rate of breathing.

Different healing systems, from different cultures, have long realized the healing benefits of the breath, including Yoga, Tai Chi and some forms of meditation. Many holistic practitioners believe that the breath is the link between the physical body and the ethereal mind, and that spiritual insight is possible through conscious breathing.

A range of disorders
The use of controlled breathing as a means of promoting relaxation can help manage a range of disorders, including:

• Anxiety
• Asthma
• Chronic fatigue syndrome
• Chronic pain
• High blood pressure
• Insomnia
• Panic attacks
• Some skin conditions, such as eczema
• Stress.

How we breathe
To stay inflated, the lungs rely on a vacuum inside the chest. The diaphragm is a sheet of muscle slung underneath the lungs. When we breathe, the diaphragm contracts and relaxes. This change in pressure means that air is ’sucked’ into the lungs on inhalation and ‘pushed’ out of the lungs on exhalation.

The intercostal muscles between the ribs help to change the internal pressure by lifting and relaxing the ribcage in rhythm with the diaphragm. Flexing the diaphragm requires the use of the lower abdominals. If your abdomen gently moves in and out while you breathe, then you are breathing correctly.

Breathing and stress
The brain sets the breathing rate according to carbon dioxide levels, rather than oxygen levels. When a person is under stress, their breathing pattern changes. Typically, an anxious person takes small, shallow breaths, using their shoulders rather than their diaphragm to move air in and out of their lungs. This style of breathing empties too much carbon dioxide out of the blood and upsets the body’s balance of gases. Shallow over-breathing – or hyperventilation – can prolong feelings of anxiety by exacerbating physical symptoms of stress, including:

• Chest tightness
• Constant fatigue
• Faintness and lightheadedness
• Feelings of panic
• Headaches
• Heart palpitations
• Insomnia
• Muscular aches, twitches or stiffness
• Tingling, numb and cold hands and face.

The relaxation response
When a person is relaxed, their breathing is nasal, slow, even and gentle. Deliberately mimicking a relaxed breathing pattern seems to calm the autonomic nervous system, which governs involuntary bodily functions. Physiological changes can include:

• Lowered blood pressure and heart rate
• Reduced amounts of stress hormones
• Reduced lactic acid build-up in muscle tissue
• Balanced levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood
• Improved immune system functioning
• Increased physical energy
• Feelings of calm and wellbeing.

Abdominal breathing

There are different breathing techniques to bring about relaxation. In essence, the general aim is to shift from upper chest breathing to abdominal breathing. You will need a quiet, relaxed environment where you won’t be disturbed for 10 to 20 minutes. Set an alarm if you don’t want to lose track of time.

Sit comfortably and raise your ribcage to expand your chest. Place one hand on your chest and the other on your abdomen. Take notice of how your upper chest and abdomen are moving while you breath. Concentrate on your breath and try to breathe in and out gently through the nose. Your upper chest and stomach should be still, allowing the diaphragm to work more efficiently with your abdomen and less with your chest.

With each breath, allow any tension in your body to slip away. Once you are breathing slowly and with your abdominals, sit quietly and enjoy the sensation of physical relaxation.

Special considerations
Some people find that concentrating on their breath actually provokes panic and hyperventilation. If this is the case, look for another way to relax.

Where to get help

• Your doctor
• Stress management specialist, such as psychologist
• Things To Remember

• Shallow, upper chest breathing is part of the typical stress response.
• The stress response can be switched off by consciously breathing with the diaphragm.
• Abdominal breathing plugs into the autonomic nervous system and encourages it to relax, bringing about a range of health benefits.

Most teenagers and a good number of adults suffer from acne for more or less extended periods of time. The condition is not confined to any age group, race, or sex. It affects hundreds of millions of people across the world. The biggest problems with acne are the unpleasant look of pimples and the scars they may leave behind.

Types of Acne

Although pimples are by far the most common form of acne and the one most people are likely to encounter or suffer from, you should known that there are other forms as well. The simplest form is acne vulgaris, which features only comedones, the simplest of lesions.

• Lesions are small patches of skin affected by acne, although the term “lesion” is not restricted to the changes produced by acne in skin tissues. Acne lesions are the external form of comedones, the sebaceous follicles plugged by excess sebum.
• Comedones are known as blackheads and whiteheads, depending on whether the pore is open or not. Blackheads are pores whose distended openings are blocked by a mixture of keratin and sebum that is blackened at the surface. Whiteheads are closed pores filled with the secretion of the sebaceous gland that swells underneath the tissue.
• Comendones are the usual target for picking and squeezing. However, opening a follicle in the less than sterile conditions of your home is likely to result in a slight infection. An open pore is an entry point for all kinds of bacteria.
• Papules – The papule is a small, solid usually inflammatory elevation of the skin that does not contain pus. Very small papules can also appear in clusters, due to the tissue’s response to acne.
• Pustules –  are small inflamed elevations of the skin that are filled with pus. The pus is a combination of bacteria, white blood cells and dead skin cells. Pustules are usually formed around sebaceous follicles and hair.
• Maculae –  is a red spot on the skin left behind by an acne lesion. Maculae are flat, red and stand out against the surrounding skin. A group of maculae gives the face an inflamed aspect.
• Nodules –  is a solid lesion, one of the most painful lesions caused by acne. Nodules tend to extend into the deeper layers of the skin and are known to lead to tissue destruction. They can be very painful to remove and leave scars behind. Nodular acne is a severe form of acne that is treated only with isotretinonin.
• Cysts –  are lesions shaped like capsules and contain liquid or semi-liquid pus similar to that found in pustules. However, cysts are larger than pustules and can be infected. Cysts are also extending deeper into the skin and leave scar tissue behind. Nodulocystic acne is probably the worst type of acne known to man. It is resistant to treatment and responds only to isotretinoin, the substance obtained from Vitamin A.

Acne is a widespread condition affecting around 80% of the people between the ages of 12-25 and 8% of people over 30. Acne is the medical name often referred to as spots pimples or even the everyday term, zits.

Acne has varying degrees of severity, ranging from a few spots to severe inflammation and infection, which can result in permanent scarring. Therefore, it is important to reat these Acne outbreaks with an effective Acne solution as soon as they arise.

Acne Causes And Symptoms

The clog, called the comedo, traps the oil and bacteria that has been forming deep within the sebaceous hair follicles. This oil, which is known as sebum is originally produced to help keep the skin moist, pliable and healthy. However, when the follicle gets clogged and you continue to produce more oil, the pore begins to swell.

In order to get rid of the excess oil and onset of bacteria, your body sends over white blood cells. These extra cells, although helpful in the fight against the oil and bacteria, contribute to further swelling or inflammation of the skin. The clogged, swollen pore with excess sebum is known as a pimple.

Acne is often hereditary and can be caused by

Menstrual periods, pregnancy, birth control pills; stress related symptoms that cause hormonal changes; oily cosmetics; high levels of humidity and sweating.

Common myths about Acne

In order to clear up acne, we must first clear up the common myths. The symptoms and causes of acne is detailed on another page o this site..

Why is My Face Always Red?

Facial flushing is an involuntary reddening of the face and is usually a normal healthy physiological response. However, in some cases the frequent prolonged flushing can be the beginnings of a rosacea skin condition, and it is important to treat this as soon as possible.

The cause of facial blushing or flushing is usually associated with stress, embarrassment, alcohol, reaction to chemicals and perfumes in soaps or even spicy foods. These triggers stimulate the sympathetic nervous system and In the facial areas causes dilation of blood vessels which leads to flushing and the red complexion.

This frequent and severe flushing can lead to weakened or damaged blood vessels, inflammation and finally to rosacea. This annoying red face condition usually has a major impact in the daily lives of sufferers, which becomes both tiresome and frustrating in having to face people with a continual embarrassed appearance.

This can lead to psychological effects whereby the Rosacea sufferer often imagines that people are thinking the worst; that his or her bright red face is caused by alcohol abuse. This imaginary thinking trap worsens the redness condition and develops into a continual emotional cycle which is hard to break out of.

Visit this page for a step by step guide to control blushing >>

ou may not find this easy at the beginning, but with practice it becomes natural and is one of the best methods of reducing social anxiety. Please visit our pages on managing stress & anxiety management and Lifestyle Changes to help keep anxiety feeling and other causes that trigger the Facial Redness and Rosacea symptoms under control. And together with our effective redness skin care treatments you are provided with unbeatable results.

Main and common triggers and causes of flushing and redness

• A lack of sleep stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, causing blood vessel dilation

• Adrenaline flushing – Stress and anxiety at work ,home or school stimulates the sympathetic nervous system.

• An increase in internal body temperature stimulates the sympathetic nervous system stimulated by hot or acidic drinks.

• Damaged blood vessels from constant exposure to the sun.

• Problems with the collagen-elasticity of the skin caused by a damaged support system for the blood vessels

• Weakened blood vessels and skin irritation caused by inappropriate skin care, acne and rosacea treatments, such as steriods and strong acidic based products.

• After a heavy meal – This flushing is caused by additional stress on the digestive system resulting in more blood needed by the digestive system with the residual blood being heavier to the face.
• Hot showers and baths – Causes vascular dilation and redness.
• Alcohol – Is metabolized very quickly causing the blood vessels to dilate resulting in facial redness. Alcohol is also a diuretic pushing water out of the body cells lowering the body and brain pH levels. As a result this dehydrated condition causes flushing.
• Smoking – Deprives the skin of oxygen dilates blood vessels and reduces vitamin C levels in the skin which is vital for the building of collagen, Smoking also causes the emission of free radicals which destroy the blood capillary structure.
• Allergies – Pollen, pets and food allergies that causes constant flushing can lead to rosacea symptoms.

Laser surgery is the latest technique developed by doctors to reduce the scars left behind by acne. Doctors use laser beams to burn out scar tissue, which allows the skin to generate new, healthy tissue instead. This technique is still in the early, primitive stages since it is used after follicles had turned to pimples and pimples were reduced to scars.

Still, new research shows that laser surgery could be used in the future to prevent acne from even happening, instead of just dealing with the consequences. Medical grade laser may soon be used to burn away the follicle sac where the hair grows or to burn the sebaceous gland in those parts of the skin that were subject to acne outbreaks again and again. Another approach currently being studied is the use of laser to induce the formation of oxygen in the bacteria in order to kill them. However, at this time, laser is still too dangerous for acne prevention since the extreme heat is known to cause long-term dryness of the skin and even spots.

Other research efforts focus on whole-genome DNA sequencing as a tool for identifying the genetic reasons why some people do not suffer from acne or develop only light forms of this condition. However, gene sequencing is still one of those techniques that belong to the future and are unlikely to become available soon

Is This The Future of Acne Treatment?

In your pursuit for the best acne treatment, you may have come across the electronic devices such as MyZeno that zaps zits with an impulse of heat. It all sounds very science fiction, I agree.  MyZeno gadget resembles that of a prop out of Star Trek than a serious solution for acne.

However, it does actually have clinically proven results and is also endorsed by medical professionals.

But,  how effective is this as a long term acne treatment? The answer is it isn’t. It is merely a short term treatment that eliminates the initial outbreaks. And what’s more the cost of the treatment is very high.

Cost of Treatment

MyZeno claims that it takes 1-2 counts (thermal impulses) to treat a single spot, pimple or zit over a 24 hour period. A 90-count tip costs $35. This means that each spot, pimple or zit will cost around $0.3 to remove, plus of course the initial $100 dollar for the electronic device.

Not only is the cost extensive, but so is the time needed to treat each individual spot, pimple or zit, which MyZeno claims to be two and a half minutes.

Short Term Treatment Only

MyZeno or other electronic devices of this type can only treat existing spots. However, they cannot prevent further outbreaks as they fail to treat the root cause. This means that the sufferer will be hit with constant rising acne treatment costs.

Assessment

MyZeno is ideal for those who need to rid get the odd pimple here and there very quickly. However, if you want to try and treat mild acne with this. We recommend that if you contemplate using this, use it in conjunction with a topical treatment that helps to prevent acne outbreaks – which as you may have already guessed, defeats the whole obeject of this product.

“If you are looking for a serious acne treatment

with long term results then we recommend…”

Zenmed Derma Cleanse >>

How much does each trip to the drugstore cost? How many bottles of products did you buy aimed to cleanse, tone, moisturize, and exfoliate your skin? Does your bureau resemble a hospital medicine cabinet?

The truth is, maintaining a beautiful skin does not have to be this complicated. There are natural ways to have that beautiful skin you have always longed for at your refrigerator and kitchen. Moreover, they are not that expensive as those bottles of cosmetics that you are so fond of.

Easy Home Recipes for Beautiful Skin for Every Day of the Week

1. You will need one egg, a heaping tablespoon of mayonnaise and a tablespoon of honey. Mix this together thoroughly with a fork and apply sparingly to the skin. Allow this to dry and then wipe off with a warm washcloth.
2. You will need 1 tbsp. yeast, 1 tbsp. baking soda, 1 tbsp. water. Mix together ingredients and apply on face allowing it to sit for 15 minutes before rinsing it with warm water.
   You will need 1 tbsp. of gram flour, 1/4 tsp. orange peel powder, 1 tbsp. beaten yogurt, 1 tsp. olive oil. Mix ingredients well and apply paste on your face and neck allowing it to dry. Rinse with warm water first then cold water.
   Slices of cucumbers applied to the eyes refresh and relieve puffiness and they are great cleansers when sliced and rubbed over your face. The same holds true for slices of fresh tomatoes.
   You will need one-fourth tsp. of limejuice stir to mix with one tsp. of milk and cucumber juice. Apply on the face and neck and wash off after 14 minutes. This cleanses and purifies pores of skin.
   Make a paste by mixing papaya, honey, milk and milk powder. Apply on the face and let sit for a few minutes then wash off.
   You will need 1/2 tsp of rose water mixed with 1 tsp of honey. Gently apply to the face. Leave it for about 15-20 minutes, then wash off with tepid water. Honey moisturizes and soothes dry skin, and is gentle enough for daily use.
3. Really, you do not need to blow your savings just to have a beautiful skin. Next time you long for a facial open your fridge and treat yourself to an inexpensive, all natural, at home salon. Satisfaction guaranteed.

“Eliminates Acne Like No Other System

It Treats Both From Within And

Out Preventing Future Outbreaks…”

The Zenmed Derma Cleanse System cleans, heals and sustains healthy skin like no other curative system. For the first time acne’s complex origins are addressed and treated comprehensively. The systems treat the root causes within and those frustrating acne breakouts on the outside. This results in a remarkable curative system that not eliminates the visible acne but effectively prevents future outbreaks.

This System is endorsed by doctors and recommended by customers:

“One night I discovered Zenmed. The “key” words and phrases that caught my eye were “will not discolor the skin,” “will not cause dryness,” and “balances the hormones.”

Reading the Q&A’s and testimonies, I learned about the products and how they work. I also did additional research on the ingredients. The products were ordered and arrived on a Friday, and by the next Friday; my daughter was so excited about her complexion. ** Photo at left shows the results after using ZenMED “Derma Cleanse” two weeks.

I always believed in the connection between hormones and the severity of acne (i.e., the results from using Orthotricyclene). We are past the time of month that her face breaks out the worst and it came and went without any breakout. There has been no weight gain and, just as Ze nMED claims, skin dryness or discoloration have not been experienced. *** Photo at right shows the progress made with “Derma Cleanse” after three we”

June B.

The herbal supplements fight the acne at its source, supported the acne gel and maintained with our cleanser. We hear the success stories and see the results. Because there are so many choices available when it comes to treating acne, we have worked hard to create a system that is far better than anything available.

What makes Derma Cleanse so effective

In just three easy steps, Derma Cleanse System arrests the causes of acne at the source, instead of just concealing the symptoms. Zenmed’s therapies are developed using the most advanced techniques in skin care.

It’s unique fusion of all-natural botanicals and proven pharmaceutical formulas is revolutionary in skin care. Many products available from other companies contain ingredients that are either natural or synthetic.

Zenmed decided to take the best from both worlds and create products which have great natural and chemical ingredients. We use only use the ingredients that are important for soothing and healing, not ingredients that will irritate or aggravate. Zenmed have merged ancie4nt wisdom with advanced science to deliver the most effective long-term acne control system available

Our Assessment

Zenmed has a reputation second to none in the treatment of acne. Its world renowned product Derma Cleanse has been endorsed by the medical profession, and is made to strict FDA manufacturing standards. This product which was developed by scientists, was the first acne system to be truly holistic that works both internally. Derma cleanse comes with a 60 day money back satisfaction guarantee and they have a 24 hour live chat support service. [Read more about Zenmed Derma Cleanse...]

There is nothing wrong with extracting factual information from authoritative sites and re-creating a wholly new article to suit the marketing needs of your own product. However, to mislead a sufferer who is looking for an honest solution, by manipulating the factual information creating a fantasy of expected results, is plainly unkind.

During my quest and intensely desperate search for a working treatment, I encountered this vast array of  rosacea products, some claiming such amazing results, that they appeared to be miracle cures of almost biblical proportions.

The True Facts of Rosacea Are

It cannot be cured. Rosacea symptoms can be managed and significantly reduced with the right treatment.

1. Rosacea can be prevented if treated early and the appropriate lifestyle changes taken avoiding the causes that trigger these Rosacea outbreaks and flare-ups

Rosacea treatments that are applied in the comfort of your own home can be divided into two categories: prescription and non-prescription.

Rosacea Prescription Treatments

As the name suggests, these can only be obtained via a certified medical practitioner’s prescription. However, I have found that there are disreputable online pharmacies who sell these without a prescription. There is a reason why these treatments require a medical prescription: the side effects can be severe. Notably the recent tragic death of a Welsh teenager that hit the headlines, who was using a prescribed acne treatment.

An Abundance of Non-Prescription Rosacea Treatments

This group is by far the largest, most of which fall into the sub-category ‘ All-Natural Botanical Rosacea Products.’  These natural products often contain essences or extracts from flowers, herbs, fruits  and a plethora of other exotic natural  ingredients.

So before you contemplate buying one of these All-Natural rosacea products ensure that it has been  endorsed by the medical profession. It has proven clinical results. And it has a gained seal of approval from a Governmental Authority such as the U.S. Food And Drug Administration(FDA)  or equivalent authorities in your appropriate country.

Your Final Choice

Your final selection procedure is to select products that come with satisfaction money back guarantees; the longer the better. The reason being that it usually takes more than a month before you see any visible results. So it is usual that companies that guarantee their products offer 60 days or more.

Now you have shortlisted your selection you need to make a final choice. Lowest rice we do not believe should be the deciding factor. We consider customer reviews from an independent review site should be the key to making your decision.

Do Not Become Disillusioned If Your Choice Fails

Get your money back and try something new such as your second choice. Each person is unique so what works on one person may not work on you.

*We always suggest if you are suffering from a skin disorder you should seek a professional diagnosis from a  Doctor or Dermatologist. The advice on this site is not aimed to replace that.

My first article ‘Flushing, Blushing, Facial Redness Misconceptions and Treatments’  dealt with flushing, which is usually a natural automated, psychological or allergic response to environmental changes.

Furthermore, the first article highlighted, that these responses can be reduced, controlled and prevented using a combination of methods and treatments. These include relaxation, physical exercise, lifestyle changes,  topical treatments and natural supplements; or in extreme cases prescribed medication and therapy maybe necessary.

Permanent facial redness is a physical condition whereby the blood vessels and capillaries have become damaged as a consequence of:

• Over exposure to the sun.
• Long term and frequent unhealthy flushing (not physical exercise flushing).
• Toxins caused by long term high alcohol consumption.
• Hereditary condition.
• Symptoms of rosacea.
• Free radicals that damage skin. Example, from smoking.

Damaged blood vessels or thread veins are often referred to as broken. This does not imply they are leaking, it means they have become permanently dilated. As a result the blood constantly remains visible. If rosacea symptoms are present, lumps, bumps, and thickened red skin may accompany the visible capillaries.

How is Permanent Facial Redness Treated?

Facial redness and damaged capillaries can be treated by using either topical creams or IPL (Intense Pulse Light Therapy) and Laser treatment. The aim of topical treatments is to shrink damaged blood vessels and capillaries and strengthen skin cell walls against future damage. Laser & IPL treatments target and destroy damaged blood vessels and capillaries.

The most commonly asked question by people experiencing facial redness and rosacea is; which type of treatment is best? Let’s now let’s take a look at each.

Laser Treatment

Can only be applied by certified medical professionals. It works by emitting an intense narrow beam of light heats and destroys the damaged capillary. There is a slight risk of scar ring with laser treatment.

IPL Treatment

Can be applied by anybody i.e. non certified people such as beauty salon assistants.  IPL flashes light, which matches the color of blood in the vessel. The IPL light energy is absorbed by the blood in the vessel, the blood is heated and the vessel is damaged and removed, but all other tissues around the blood vessel are not affected. IPL is more popular for this type of treatment as it is faster, supposedly gives less after effects and there is no risk of scarring.

Misconceptions

Instant results.

Truths

It takes around 5 treatments over a 6 month period  for best results.

Pros

• High success rate.
• Visible results in just a few treatments.

• Painful with swelling sometimes experienced afterwards that can last a few days.
• Possible side effects; hyperpigmentation, nausea and swelling
• High cost, up to $1500 for 5 treatments.
• The risk of getting a poor quality treatment by unprofessional IPL operators.
• No Money Back Guarantee
• Reputable Topical Treatments
• Quality topical treatments endorsed by the medical profession contain natural active ingredients that aim to reduce inflammation, promote healing as well as nourishing and strengthening the skin.

Other topical creams that contain Vitamin K specifically target visible broken blood vessels by aiding the coagulation of the blood as a result eliminating the blood vessel. These Vitamin K creams are used by plastic surgeons to aid and speed up the healing process as well as limiting scarring

The philosophy behind topical treatments is that they target the root cause and not just the immediate symptoms.

Misconceptions

Fast results

Truths

Like laser and IPL treatments, they take a few months before effective results are seen.

Pros

• It costs a fraction of laser/IPL at around $150 for a 6 month treatment.
• No side effects
• Long term
• Money Back Guarantee

Cons

• Lower success rate than Laser/IPL
• Visible results take longer than with Laser/IPL.
• Conclusion

It is often wrongly perceived that blushing and a permanent red complexion is one of the same and should be treated as such. In order to clarify this misconception, I have written two articles. The first of which tackles blushing ( flushing – as it is known by its medical term), and how it can be treated and what causes it.

The second article will be about permanent facial redness, what it is, how it is caused, and the treatments available to reduce or even eliminate the annoying red complexion.

Emotional and Psychological Impact of Flushing

As a former veteran flusher and rosacea sufferer, I am fully aware of the psychological effect that creates a lack of self-confidence and self-esteem. As a result these inhibitions can prevent the personality from blossoming in a normal and positive way.

My road was a long and painful one before I eventually found my solution, which was a combination of cognitive therapy, prescribed anti-depressive medication and a topical rosacea treatment that successfully worked.

The cognitive therapy and the prescribed medication could have been avoided, if I had known what I know today. However, sometimes the psychological symptoms are so extreme, as in social phobia, that prescribed medication and therapy are necessary.

Now let me explain about the symptoms, causes and possible treatments.

Flushing – A Natural Response

‘ Fight of Flight’ is a natural automated self-defense mechanism that prepares the body for facing or avoiding an oncoming danger. This process is handled by the sympathetic nervous system. Which dilates the blood vessels to ensure that sufficient blood will reach the parts of the body needed to deal with danger, such as the muscles. This increased blood flow becomes visible in the areas where the blood vessels are closer to the surface of the skin, such as the chest, neck and facial regions.

Flushing Triggers

Hot drinks, hot or spicy foods, hot baths and hot temperatures cause the body’s natural thermostat to dilate blood vessels allowing a greater flow of blood to the surface, which helps aid the cooling process.

Stimulants such as caffeine and alcohol or food and drinks with a high sugar content, are vascular dilators that may cause flushing and perspiration

Healthy Flushing

During strenuous activity, there is an increase in blood flow through the dilated blood vessels which becomes visible. This type of flushing is a totally natural process and a positive sign of good health.
Exercise is an effective method of alleviating stress and anxiety and the importance of this method to help reduce flushing flare-ups, should never be underestimated.

Unhealthy Flushing

People who have an over active sympathetic nervous system experience frequent flushing flare-ups. The reason being that innocent situations such as social occasions are wrongly interpreted as dangerous and the automated defense system is activated and flushing occurs

These constant flushing episodes may eventually lead to a reduction in self-confidence and self-belief, which ultimately can have an impact on relationships, work.and general happiness.

The Two Most Common Questions Asked By People Who Flush Frequently

Question: Does everybody flush?

Answer: Yes

Question: Then if they do, why doesn’t it show in everyone?

Answer: Because, in some people the blood vessels and capillaries are closer to the skin surface which increases the redness visibility.

How can I stop Flushing?

Firstly, you have to acknowledge the fact that some types of flushing cannot be reduced or prevented, notably flushing that prevails after and during exercise. This is nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed about, ask any sportsman, sportswoman or athlete that either experience facial redness or not.

Secondly, acceptance is the key. You must accept the fact that you flush easily and stop trying to hide it – this is covered shortly

Treat The Root Cause And Avoid The Triggers

The only long term treatment of flushing is by treating the root cause; which is the over active sympathetic nervous system including the psychological problems that may have been caused.

Lifestyle changes to avoid or limit the triggers that cause your flushing must be applied.

Laser Treatment, Topical Treatment and Natural Oral Supplements

Laser cannot be used as treatment because healthy blood vessels that supply the blood to skin cells cannot obviously be removed.

The Natural Oral supplements that help are the ones that contain active ingredients that relieve stress, anxiety or depression. And also the ones that contain ingredients which protect and nourish the skin from the daily hazards such as from the infamous free-radicals that damage cells.

Clinically proven topical creams or lotions aimed at treating rosacea contain natural anti-inflammatory ingredients that help to reduce the immediate flushing symptoms. The main importance of using only reputable topical treatments is that they also contain active ingredients that strengthen skin cell walls. This in the long term, can prevent capillary damage caused by the constant unhealthy flushing periods that may lead to a permanent red complexion or even rosacea.

Acceptance, Mental Relaxation And Re-Training Your Way of Thinking

We have written a step by step guide that illustrates the powerful techniques and methods that automatically keep you calm and relaxed in those situations that normally caused you to become anxious and flush. This anti-blushing program involves the following steps.

1. Blushing Acceptance – A video demonstrating examples of how to accept and announce that you blush, instead of trying to hide it, which only makes blushing worse.

2. Breathing Technique – This method once mastered will automatically focus your attention on your breathing and away from your self-conscious feelings.

3. Stop Blushing NLP Audio Tracks – NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) is an advanced form of self-hypnosis that retrains mind eliminating the blushing thoughts

4.Self-Hypnosis Audio Tracks To prevent Blushing – These tracks train the sub-conscious mind to remain calm, relaxed and self-confident in those situations that you once feared.

The Self-Hypnosis and NLP audio tracks are of the highest quality and have been recorded by leading Certified Hypnotherapists. You can listen to these on our site via our audio player.

Visit our step by step guide to control blushing here>>

Prescribed Medical Treatment And Cognitive Therapy

Sometimes the emotional problems caused by excessive flushing have become so extensive that prescribed medical treatment and therapy maybe required.

Prescribed Medical Treatment And Cognitive Therapy

Sometimes the emotional problems caused by excessive flushing have become so extensive that prescribed medical treatment and therapy maybe required.

Prescribed Medical Treatments

Beta Blockers – Which controls nerve impulses to the heart and are used to treat anxiety, panic attacks, high blood pressure and flushing.

Anti-Depressive Medication – Often known as ‘happy pills’ these anti-depressive drugs such as Sertralin and Remeron are used to treat symptoms of social phobia, which prevents nervous flushing and sweating symptoms in any type of situation.

Cognitive Therapy – This is an excellent therapy that provides the mental tools and strength to deal with the root causes that trigger these episodes of flushing. As a result it gives the person the ability to keep flushing under control and to accept it for what it is and not worry about it.

The Last Resort – Surgery

This is an operation that cuts the nerve located under the armpit which is linked to the sympathetic nervous system responsible for flushing.

Research has shown that 75% of rosacea and acne sufferers have reported psychological effects such as lowered self-esteem and self-confidence that lead to a reduced quality of life. As a former rosacea sufferer for 27 years, I can deeply relate to this statistic which has led me to write this article from personal experience. I also stress the importance of seeking medical advice if you feel your are suffering from psychological effects that you feel you can not manage.

My rosacea symptoms started at the beginning of the 1980’s when I was in my late teens. It began with a light redness in the cheeks that became more intense as the day progressed. At first I thought I had contracted some sort of viral infection and tried to forget about it. However, after several weeks I continued to suffer from frequent flushing, which then lead to a permanent red complexion. At that time little was known about rosacea and the symptoms were considered to be a form of acne and were treated as such with sulfur based remedies.

My doctor even recommended hot baths to relieve the symptoms; little did they know that these remedies actually made the condition worse, After a while I became very self-conscious of my appearance and had to endure the daily jokes such as: “Don’t stand on street corners you might stop the traffic” or “Are you sun burnt again?” Even social occasions or nights down the pub with my friends became a challenging event, as I continually found myself searching for the darkest corners to hide my flushed face. Back in the 80’s there was no Internet so the only source of trying to find a suitable remedy was through books in the local library, a quest that proved to be hopeless.

The years passed by and my condition neither worsened or improved, but thread like blood vessels were now visible on my cheeks – which people wrongly presumed to be a result of heavy drinking. Then in 1999 I experienced Internet for the first time, and to my delight through AltaVista, I discovered a rosacea remedy based on vitamin k. This was apparently used by plastic surgeons to quicken the healing process of plastic surgery. I eagerly applied the créme as per the instructions and checked my face at least 20 times per day, every day to see if there was any sign of improvement.

After about 8 weeks my redness had not subsided but to my delight, I did notice that some of the blood vessels had disappeared. However, my excitement quickly turned to misery when blisters started appearing on my cheeks which was a side effect of this créme on sensitive skin; so I had to stop this treatment. I once again scoured Internet for other suitable remedies and tried most of them which cost a lot of time and money; but none of them worked. My disillusionment grew and my self confidence diminished as the depression caused by my rosacea condition began to take hold. I could no longer hold eye contact with people feeling inadequate, especially at social occasions – little did I know that I was developing symptoms of social phobia. This Effective Rosacea Treatment Worked But The Emotional Effects Remained

A few years ago through a skin problem forum, I eventually found a rosacea solution by Zenmed which was recommended by one of the forum users. I purchased and applied this treatment expecting the same ineffectual results as with the others I had tried. After several weeks my pessimism was confirmed when I could see no difference to my red complexion in the mirror,

My social phobia symptoms had now reached their peak, I was suffering from deep anxiety as well as frequent panic attacks. My doctor recommended that I seek psychological advice treatment and cognitive therapy at my local hospital, which I did. I was prescribed an anti-depressive drug to alleviate the psychological symptoms of anxiety. My cognitive therapist looked at me skeptically as I described my skin problems and the emotional impact they had on my life caused me to end up here.

My cognitive therapist then used the symptoms of Anorexia as a reverse analogy. At first I did not have a clue what she was going on about, but then the light suddenly switched on and the reason for this analogy became clear. My long term rosacea condition had caused such deep rooted emotional scars that it prevented me from seeing that my facial redness was actually no longer very prominent. Within a short while after my first therapy session, I could finally see that she was right – my face was in reality no longer flushed, this Zenmed rosacea treatment had unbelievably worked. My self-confidence and self-esteem grew quickly as my social phobia symptoms quickly diminished – ‘A Feel Good Factor’ had returned a feeling that I thought I would never feel again.

Murad is a specific Rosacea therapy designed to strengthen affected skin while soothing and calming it at the same time. Control the symptoms of redness and skin sensitivity, while encouraging a healthy, even skin tone. Regimen includes: Soothing Gel Cleanser 6.75 oz, Recovery Treatment Gel 1.7 oz, & Correcting Moisturizer SPF 15

The Murad regimen includes:

Step 1: Cleanse and Tone

The Soothing Gel Cleanser is meant to clean the skin of any impurities that have built up. It reduces irritation and redness, as well as the skin sensitivity felt by rosacea sufferers. It is recommended to use the cleanser twice daily and the toner a maximum of twice daily.

Step 2: Treat and Repair

The Recovery Treatment Gel is the star of the Murad regimen as it repairs the skin. It treats skin that is affected by rosacea and helps to heal the damage done. It makes the skin feel and look better, as well as making it healthier and stronger so it has a good defense against rosacea triggers.

Step 3: Hydrate and Protect

The Correcting Moisturizer SPF 15 is a double duty product. It has a tint to the help correct the look of redness in your skin. The SPF 15 protects against additional irritation from the sun. For many Rosacea sufferers, the sun is a major trigger of symptoms, therefore sun protection should be worn daily.

Our Assessment

Murad is a very complete system which has effective redness reducing properties. The formula contains a good selection of soothing and calming botanicals known for their ability to reduce inflammation and redness and aid the skin healing process. The formula is also complimented with other remarkable natural ingredients that nourish and strengthen the skin; helping to protect it against future rosacea and redness flare-ups. [Read more about Murad Redness Recovery Gel...]

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Where To Buy

Red Alert is among the most advanced spider vein creams available for managing skin redness, it also aids the healing of brusing

Powerful active ingredients help to target skin redness. They act by promoting anti-oxidation, vein-wall strengthening and enhanced coagulation (blood clotting at site of capiliary damage).

The powerful active ingredients promote anti-oxidation, vein wall strengthening, and enhanced coagulation. There is not a more powerful formula for managing the removal of visible spider/thread veins and broken blood vessels.

Highly Effective Ingredients

Still formulated with it’s high dose, pharmaceutical grade Vitamin K, but now including liquorice and bearberry, plus a new clinically proven active ingredient.

A Unique, New And Remarkably Effective Formula

Vitamin K treatments have been available for a long time. They are renowned for being used after plastic surgery to aid and speed up the healing process as well as minimizing scarring. Vitamin K has a long history of proven medical results and is probably one of the best methods after Laser treatment for removing visible thread and spider veins. We have also noticed that this formula contains natural calming and soothing ingredients to reduce facial redness. We highly recommend this product primarily to people with visible veins and permanent facial redness which could be either Rosacea or the beginnings of it. [Read more about Red Alert...]

Read Medik8 Red Alert Reviews And Ratings >>

Where To Buy

The dosage in Metrogel1% is the highest available on the market. It reduces the inflammation, redness and bumps common to Rosacea.

Ingredients
In addition to the active ingredient metronidazole, Metrogel also exclusively contains HSA-3™, which is a combination of the products betadex, propylene glycol and vitamin B3, also known as niacinamide. These ingredients as well as a gel, which is 92% water-based is what makes up Metrogel 1%. The gel not only provides easy application but helps your skin absorb the medicinal properties of the treatment.

Advantages for users of Metrogel 1%

1. It is only applied once daily.
2. The gentle gel formula is soft on the skin and is easy to apply.
3. It has no drying agents such as alcohol.
4. There is scientific proof that Metrogel 1% does not promote moisture loss or cause damage to the skin’s outer layer.

Our Assessment

Metro Gel is primarily aimed at Rosacea symptoms in severe cases and has produced good results in many of these. However there is a risk of a few side effects especially to those with sensitive skin, which can aggravate the problem it was meant to heal. Before considering this treatment we advise that you consult a dermatologist or doctor first.

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Metro Gel Metrogel (Metronidazole) (Rozex)

Metrogel Information

Metrogel is a tropical gel, which are an antiprotozoal and an antibacterial agent.

Metrogel Indications

Metrogel is indicated to treat inflammatory papules and pustules of rosacea. Metrogel may also be used for other purposes not mentioned here.

Metrogel Warnings

Metrogel should only be used as directed by your doctor or physician. Metrogel is for external use only. Avoid Metrogel from contacting into your eyes.

Do not use Metrogel if you are allergy to one or any of its components or ingredients. Tell your doctor first before you use Metrogel if you have such allergic reactions to Metrogel medication. Tell also your doctor if you have experience different allergic reaction previously. [Read more about Metro Gel...]

“90%  of Acne Complex Users

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Acne Complex kit is a maximum strength regimen that delivers rapid results without dryness or irritation. Murad Acne products are both effective and gentle because they are formulated with pharmaceutical grade ingredients and enriched with hydrators, anti-inflammatories and antioxidants according to Dr. Murad’s recipe for skin health. 90% of Acne Complex users experienced a reduction in blemishes in just 4 weeks!

All surface bacteria are eliminated

Prevent breakouts with this maximum strength cleansing gel. Triclosan eliminates 99.9% of irritating surface bacteria while Salicylic Acid heals blemishes and prevents future breakouts.

All-In-One – exfoliates, unclogs pores and repairs the skin

Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel’s patented Hydrogen Peroxide delivery system enables Retinol, Glycolic and Salicylic Acids to penetrate deeply for maximum effectiveness. Cell turnover is stimulated, breakouts are controlled, pore-clogging impurities are eliminated and clarity is restored. Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel is clinically proven to reduce acne in 90% of users in just 4 weeks when used in combination with our Acne Complex regimen.
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This oil-free moisturizer provides ultra-light hydration while minimizing pores and refining texture. Queen of Meadow and Algae Extract penetrate to clear pores and balance oil production. Retinol encourages healthy cell turn-over while Arnica soothes irritation.
Assessment
Murad has a complete all-round acne treatment series specially designed and developed for different skin types such as dry or oily skin. Murad’s acne complex has a excellent history that is second to none of clinically proven successful results which are endorsed by the medical profession.

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Vilantae The Safe Alternative To Istretinoin ( generic: Accutane / Roaccutane)

Vilantae is an oral acne treatment that comes in both pill and powder form and is based upon Vitamin B5; which claims to be the safer alternative to the controversial prescription Isotretinoin acne-drugs, such as Accutane / Roaccutane

Both the Vilantae (Vitamin B5) and Istretinoin(Accutane) treatments work in similar ways by reducing or shutting down the Sebum (skin oil) production respectively.

Acne is Caused By Excess Sebum Oil

Sebum is the skin’s natural lubricant and moisturizer that maintains the skin pliability and prevents it from drying out. However, in some cases especially in teenagers, excess Sebum oil is produced which traps dead skin cells within the pore, resulting in clogging.

Bacteria known as p.Acnes that lives in the Sebum oil, becomes entrapped within this clogged pore and proceeds to infect it; causing the swelling known as a pimple (spot or zit in non-medical terms).

How Accutane Works

Accutane and it’s generic counterparts virtually shut down the entire Sebum production which has produced amazing results whereby 95% of severe acne sufferers prescribed with this medication had a complete reduction of acne within 6 months. And only 25% required further treatment after a year.

However, there is almost an endless list of severe side effects caused by using Accutane type acne-drugs; which as resulted in thousands of laws suits against these companies. You can read more about this in our press release dated 2009-08-07

http://skin.remedycenter.co.uk/accutane-removed-from-the-us-market.html

How Vilantae Works

Vilantae, the natural safer alternative works by only reducing excess oil production which makes it slightly less effective than Accutane The advantage of using Vilantae or other Vitmain B5 acne products is that they eliminate the irritation, dryness or soreness experienced by some people using the Benzoyl Peroxide or Salicylic Acid based lotions and creams. And most importantly, only minor side effects have been noted

Vilantae (d-calcium Pantothenate) was relatively unknown until 1997, when Dr. Lit-Hung Leung M.D. published his research and the astonishing effective results he discovered.

Vilantae is a very popular acne treatment in Asia where natural treatments are received with open arms. However, the medical profession in the west have been slow to endorse this product as a clinical study needs to be completed first by a certified authority.

Even without this medical endorsement the reputation of Vilantae is expanding exponentially and it has gained backing from leading Dermatologists and Medical Professionals who have staked their reputations upon it.[Read more about Vilantae...]

Our Assessment

We can not base our assessment upon clinical results, only on what we have heard from acne sufferers who have used this. Most were very pleased with the results and the only complaints we heard by a few were; that it is quite an expensive treatment and takes a little longer to work than advertised. However, Vilantae is covered by a 90 day Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee – eliminating the cost risk, if it does not live up to your expectations

As usual, we always recommend that you consult a dermatologist or a Physician before trying any Oral acne treatment.

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No other acne treatment includes the unique ClearPores™ products which work so effectively together. By fighting the acne bacteria from all directions some customers report changes in their skin within days. Imagine how great you would look with smooth healthy skin! You would never worry about looking in the mirror again.

ClearPores attacks acne bacteria from all directions

Typical acne therapies, creams, regimes, chemicals and peels, address only the surface of the skin, medicating the symptoms instead of treating the source. This is why your acne will keep coming back again and again. The ClearPores Skin Cleansing System is the only system offering a 3-part-process that treats your acne by trying to fix ALL of the problems.

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Our Assessment

ClearPores is one of the few true holistic acne treatments available that treats acne both internally (cleansing herbal capsules) and externally (topical treatments). The formula contains salycilic acid which targets and kills surface bacteria.

It is also fused with natural ingredients that have known anti-inflammatory and healing properties. The ClearPores treatment not only removes acne but results have shown that it is also a long solution that prevents future acne outbreaks. [Read more about ClearPores...]

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The Exposed acne solution is the first full spectrum acne treatment system that treats and prevents acne in ways that were previously thought impossible. Exposed does not fight with your skin like other solutions by using overly harsh medicines but instead uses a proprietary combination approach that returns your skin to the natural and healthy balance that it was meant to have.

• helps clear existing acne
• prevents new acne from forming
• evens skin tone
• reduces existing acne scars

Most products that you encounter only offer limited methods of treating acne. While treating acne in only one way is better than nothing, the results are limited and often frustrating for the acne sufferers. Exposed recognizes that this limited approach is unacceptable and has designed a system that works to clear acne in ALL ways. A special synergistic system was designed using both Scientific & Natural Additives that work in concert with each other to unclog blocked pores, kill acne causing bacteria (p. acne’s) and help your skin normalize the levels of excess sebum production as well as to aid in the healing of skin lesions, reduce redness and irritation.

The Next Generation of Acne Topical Treatments

A complete treatment with ingredients that target the over-production of sebum, kill bacteria and remove dead skin cells. This results in the Exposed Acen Treatments giving fast and long term results

What we also like about this product, is that it contains a blend of natural healing and anti-inflammatory ingredients together with a combination of modern bacteria killing agents.

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