Avocado Oil Natural Acne Remedy

With so many acne treatments available it can be hard to find the right one for your skin. If commercial

treatments don’t seem to be doing the job, you should give acne remedies and natural oils a try. Avocado Oil is one that has proved to have great results for many acne suffers. There are three ways it can help acne: nutritionally, as a moisturiser and as a topical treatment for acne problem spots.

Nutritionally, Avocados are very high in monounsaturated fats (good fats) and low in the bad fats that are directly linked to acne. Eating avocados as a regular part of your diet, using Avocado Oil to cook and using it as a salad dressing can have skin benefits. In addition to preventing acne it can increase your vitamin E levels, and help tone your skin.

Used topically, Avocado Oil is makes a great moisturiser! If you are prone to oily skin you may be hesitant to apply more oil to your face but don’t be worried! The oil that causes pimples and blocks pores is Sebum Oil, which comes from inside of the body. Avocado Oil actually prevents the inflammation that causes this Sebum Oil and keeps your skin well moisturised.

Most importantly, Avocado Oil is an ideal topical treatment for pimples, skin blemishes and scars! It helps in reducing blackheads and reducing pore inflammation which can result in the big puss-filled pimples we can’t wait to get rid of!

Avocado Oil cleans out blocked pores, improves skin tone and reduces inflammation of the sebaceous gland (which produces the sebum oil that causes pimples). Avocado Oil also promotes cell regeneration, leaving skin fresh, healthy and toned.

Not only is it good for acne, but for reducing scars as well! The oil is high in sterolins, which are well known for their healing properties. It also moisturises the upper layers of skin helping reduce age spots.

Try combining 1 tsp Avocado Oil with 1 tsp Castor Oil, and applying to your skin. Cover with a warm face washer and leave it for several minutes, allowing the heat to open up your pores. Wash off gently with a face washer and rinse your face to get rid of excess oil. Your skin will be left feeling smooth, refreshed and moisturised!

If you prefer to buy a premixed facial treatment, there are many acne facemasks available with avocado oil as a main ingredient. These are very effective in treating acne as they combine the benefits of not only avocado oil but also many other oils, vitamins and minerals into one lotion! We recommend the 5-Minute Skin Purifying Mask by SkinB5. It helps soothe acne prone, irritated skin while removing blackheads and moisturising your face! Visit www.skinb5.com to order.

Vitamin B5: Could it be the cure for acne?

Have you heard the buzz about Vitamin B5 acne treatments lately? If you haven’t,

SkinB5- Vitamin B5 based acne treatment

chances are you will soon! Recent studies are showing that this mega vitamin has impressive acne-fighting abilities, and is a MUST for all people suffering from acne. Here’s the lowdown on what exactly Vitamin B5 is and why you NEED to be taking it!

VitaminB5, also known as Pantothenic acid is one of eight B-Vitamins that are necessary for vital functions in the body. It is a water soluble vitamin that is commonly used in skin care products to treat acne and give clearer skin.

Vitamin B5 is part of a co-enzyme called Co-enzyme A, which is vital in keeping skin oil at a normal level in your body. At times (mainly during adolescence and hormone changes) there isn’t enough Vitamin B5 in the body, causing the skin to produce extra oil which leads to acne.

This vitamin is also essential for certain things like the conversion of carbohydrate, fat and protein into energy. Without Vitamin B5, it would be impossible to survive!

There are many foods full of Vitamin B5 that we eat on a day to day basis. These foods include meats, liver, poultry, fish, milk, egg yolks, cauliflower, broccoli, avocado, tomatoes, whole grain breads, cereals and lentils to name a few.

Vitamin B5 was first discovered by Roger J. Williams in 1919 when he found out that many animals require it to live and later on by the late 1990s was studied for its ability to prevent acne and decrease pore size.

Although it is very rare, some people suffer from Vitamin B5 deficiency and it can cause some problems like:

• Burning sensations in hands and feet
• Cramps, numbness and tiredness
•  Tingling sensations in the muscles
• Diarrhoea, vomiting and water retention
•  Restlessness, sleep disturbances

The main type of people who suffer from a Vitamin B5 deficiency are people who are under high levels of stress, women who are pregnant, women who use contraceptive pills, smokers and alcoholics. The simple way to treat this deficiency is by taking oral Vitamin B5 treatment, however, be sure to do your research so you don’t “overdose” on B5.

Manyoral acne treatments combine Vitamin B5 with other acne fighting ingredients to offer an effective and safe acne treatment (SkinB5 is one B5 acne treatment brand to look into).

So how important is Vitamin B5 really? A good Vitamin B5 based oralacne treatment, along with a diligent skincare routine could be the difference between acne ridden skin and a blemish-free, clear complexion. Try it for yourself and notice the difference!

Acne Myth #2: Eating Wheat Causes Acne

FALSE. Acne Myth BUSTED!

The reason there are theories that wheat causes acne is because wheat products can alter the glycemic index (GI) which provides a measure of how quickly blood sugar levels rise.  All high GI products eg. white bread, most white rice, corn flakes, extruded breakfast cereals, glucose, maltose, maltodextrins, potato, sweets etc, cause blood sugar to spike dramatically.  Elevated blood sugar stimulates your body to pump out insulin which then triggers a cascade of hormonal effects, including elevated levels of androgens (the acne-causing male hormones), excess oil, and increased skin cell production, all of which lead to clogged pores and breakouts.  Also, some cases of acne (and eczema, psoriasis) are aggravated by food allergies, eg. gluten which is found in such grains as wheat, barley and rye.

Acne Myth #1: Chocolate Causes Acne

Chocolate Causes Acne: Myth BUSTED!

With Easter just gone, there are plenty of Easter eggs and bunnies waiting to be eaten. Now I’m sure you’ve all heard the theories that chocolate causes pimples, so before you go diving into your eggs, we will have a look at how chocolate is related to acne and how to prevent it while still enjoying your Easter treats. 

Over time there have been conflicting opinions in medical professionals on whether or not chocolate causes acne. There has not been a direct link found between chocolate- or any specific food for that matter- and acne and we cannot say it directly causes breakouts. However, a high-fat and high-sugar diet can be linked as it contributes to the production of sebum oil. When there is excess sebum oil in the skin, inflammatory responses are promoted and blocked pores will break out as acne. So while chocolate can’t be solely blamed for your skin problems, it can be a good preventative method to reduce your intake.

For all those chocolate lovers out there, it’s not the make or break of skincare. You just need to be smart with chocolate consumption and diet choices. Choosing the right chocolate can even make a difference. White and milk chocolate are especially high in sugar, dairy and additives and hence can be worse for your skin. Rather, dark chocolate is healthier and while it is good for your cardiovascular system, the antioxidants in it are also good for your skin.

So does chocolate cause acne? No. It is not solely to blame. Unhealthy diets do cause skin problems however and chocolate contributes to your fat and sugar intake. The best preventative method is a healthy diet and a regular skin care routine. Washing your face gently once a day helps reduce excess oil, dirt and bacteria that can cause pimples. So if you want to enjoy your Easter eggs this week go right ahead, just try and compensate for the treats with low sugar and low fat foods and keep your skin clean and healthy.  

SkinB5 Wins Best Face Mask Award

SkinB5’s5-Minute Skin Purifying Mask won BEST New Face Mask in the 2013 Beautyheaven Glosscar Awards. The award is designed to recognize the best new products each year across various beauty categories. Products are nominated by beauty industry, and winners are selected on a voting system by Beautyheaven users – Glosscar winners are the best of the best, cream of the crop skincare products that have been tried and tested by real consumers!

The Skin Purifying Mask – designed to soothe and refresh dry, acne prone andtrouble skin, was launched August 2012, and quickly became a favourite SkinB5 product among SkinB5 users and Beautyheaven readers.

Packed with natural ingredients like aloe vera, French green clay, peppermint oil, Great Barrier Reef sea minerals and vitamin B5, the 5-Minute Mask literally “drinks” oils from the skin leaving the face smooth and clean with noticeably smaller pores and reduced blackheads.

“After I rinse it off my skin feels fresh, clean and genuinely purified. This feels perfect for my acne-prone skin as it is soothing, purifying and cleansing. My skin feels re-balanced and calmed afterwards,” writes Beautyheaven user, Softness in a product review online.

“At SkinB5 we are focused on alternative and natural skin treatments that ACTUALLY WORK and promote an overall healthy body. It is crucial that we NEVER use harsh preservatives, artificial fragrances, synthetic chemicals or any other unnatural, irritating products. The ingredients in all of our products are sourced in their rawest form possible to ensure purity,” states Judy Cheung, Co-Founder and Managing Director of SkinB5.

Just as with other SkinB5 products, a great deal of research and planning was put into the formulation of the new SkinB5 Skin Purifying Mask.  French Green Clay (imported from France) is renowned for its skin renewing properties and abilities to rejuvenate problem skin. Aloe vera heals and soothes irritated areas while Great Barrier Reef sea minerals smooth the skin (and promote SkinB5’s Australian roots). Vitamin B5 – a central ingredient to all SkinB5 products moisturises and promotes skin health and healing.

To order the SkinB5 Skin Purifying Mask, or for more information visit www.skinb5.com For a full list of 2013 Beautyheaven Glosscar Winners visit http://www.beautyheaven.com.au/skin-care/moisturisers/glosscar-awards-2013-skin-care-winners-10730

Does Milk Cause Acne?

When suffering from acne, many people believe in a good healthy diet as a preventative and aid to clearer, healthier skin. The diet-acne connection is one that has been dwelled upon for many years, with researchers in constant disagreement as to whether your diet will have an impact on your acne. One suggestion is that foods such as sugar, chocolate and fats are particularly bad for your skin and should be avoided. It has been widely accepted these unhealthy foods can be bad for your skin, however, could it be possible the foods we consider nutritious are doing our skin just as much damage? 

More recent studies have narrowed down the diet/ acne connection and discovered diets that raise your blood sugar (foods with a high glycemic index)  or frequent dairy consumption have some of the strongest impacts on your skin. While many medical experts disagree on whether or not milk causes acne, there have been studies that show people who drink more milk tend to have worse acne than those who consume less. 

You may be wondering how a substance we consider healthy could impact your skin. There are many reasons, the first being the hormones in the milk. As milk usually comes from pregnant cows, there are hormones in it which signal to our bodies to produce more sebum, blocking pores. Milk also raises blood sugar levels in the body, which, like the hormones increases sebum oils and blocks pores. 

Though it has not been proven there is a direct link between milk consumption and acne, many researchers suggest it could be an alternate treatment if conventional acne treatments are not successful. If you suffer severe acne and are having no luck with you current treatment, lowering milk intake could be an option worth trying. Many people have found by minimising milk and dairy products in their diet, acne has improved or even cleared. If your acne isn’t responding to the treatments you’ve been trying, try lowering your dairy intake over a couple of weeks and see if it helps you. Everyone is different so often you have to try a lot of treatments and preventatives before you find the one right for you!