Acne counsel

Clients often make the mistake of believing acne is a manifestation of dirty blood or dirty skin, and treat skin by frequently scrubbing it with strong chemicals, exacerbating the condition. Others believe in harsh "tonics" to "purify" their blood. But the reality is acne is a di...

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Published inHealth & Beauty Salon Vol. 27; no. 1; p. 60
Main Author Fernandes, Des
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Reed Business Information UK 01.01.2005
Subjects
Acne
Bacteria
Cosmetics
Fatty acids
Follicles
Guidelines
Hormones
Infections
Inflammation
Keratin
Mineral oils
Prevention
Skin
Therapists
Vitamin A
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Summary:Clients often make the mistake of believing acne is a manifestation of dirty blood or dirty skin, and treat skin by frequently scrubbing it with strong chemicals, exacerbating the condition. Others believe in harsh "tonics" to "purify" their blood. But the reality is acne is a disease caused by inflammation of the oil glands in skin and not toxins in the blood.
ISSN:0261-4146