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My Acne Story

November 3, 2016 By in Beauty Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , 49 Comments

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I have written extensively about acne and various ways to deal with it. So for my True Stories post this month, I decided to write about how my journey with acne started. I started the True Stories series last month with my personal injury story, and it was well received, so expect to read monthly personal true stories.

I have always had a ‘troublesome’ skin. Once I hit puberty, my skin was all over the place with pimples and spots. I remember it being extremely had to tackle. I tried treating my pimples and spots with everything and anything. I even tried applying toothpaste on them overnight, which seem to work but left me with spots to remember. This skin issue went on for all my teenage years and even after. But it went on a whole new level when I went camping in 2007, and had to sleep rough for a few days. I had a massive acne outbreak all over my face, neck and back. It was a horrible sight.

I am not 100% sure of what led to it but I suspect it was the fact that we had horrible living conditions in the camp. I had to sleep rough – on the bare floor the first night. And when I eventually got a bed space, it was more of a hell hole with too many of us. So I guess all that and more made my skin go gaga.

It took months for my skin to return to my regular acne state. I tried everything and I eventually got rid of most of them but I have the acne scars left on my face (God bless the makers of makeup), and loads on my back.

Now for those who don’t know, Acne or Acne Vulgaris is a long-term skin disease that occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells. So Acne is characterised by whiteheads or blackheads, pimples, spots, greasy skin and in some cases – scarring.

I had blackheads, spots, pimples and a bit of scarring. Some parts of my face were usually greasy too. But I am happy to say I no longer have to deal with acne. It is now a distant memory except for the scars left. However I know many people have to deal with their acne and scars everyday and I know how frustrating it can be.

The good news is there is now a treatment for acne scars in form of the Laser Acne Scar Removal Treatment. This laser treatment tackles the appearance of acne scars on every area of the body. The treatment is fast, easy and it improves the overall texture and condition of the skin.

 

 

The video above explains the treatment process at Pulse Light Clinic London in detail. It is definitely worth watching.

If you are unhappy with your acne scars, you can get rid of them. Contact Pulse Light Clinic to book in a free consultation and patch-test”


Telephone: 0207 523 5158
Did you ever deal with acne? Are you still dealing with it? Please share your experience in the comments section below.
Thank you.
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Rosacea Skin Condition & Treatment

October 25, 2016 By in Beauty Tags: , , , , , , , , , , 47 Comments

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Skin conditions are a pain. Many of us have to deal with them every now and again, so it always excites when I hear there is a treatment available or recommended lifestyle changes to combat an annoying skin condition. Some of you may suffer from Rosacea, or may know someone who does. For those who have never heard of Rosacea skin condition, it is a medical condition, where the veins in the face enlarge giving the face a slightly or very red appearance. It typically begins after the age of 30, although it can start before. The cheeks nose, chin or forehead are usually the affected areas on the face. At first, the redness will just come and go but as time passes, it tends to get darker and more chronic. If left untreated, the veins start to become visible, bumps and pimples start to develop, and in more severe cases the nose can become swollen and bumpy and the eyes irritated, watery and bloodshot. So this is a very serious medical skin condition.

I have seen a few people with this skin condition but I never knew what the name of the condition until very recently. At the moment, there is no known medical cure for the Rosacea skin condition but there are treatments available. These treatments tackle the symptoms and flare ups to make life manageable. The first place I would advise anyone to visit for a Rosacea Treatment would be Pulse Light Clinic London, and I would tell you why, but before I do that, watch this video by the clinic, it would answer many of your burning questions.

 

Pulse Light Clinic tackle the Rosacea skin medical condition with the IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatment for the symptoms and a nutritional consultation from a qualified nutritionist for the lifestyle changes. This combination of these 2 effective treatment methods is what makes Pulse Light Clinic stand out from the rest. This treatment is for both men and women, it works on facial redness, bumps and pimples, and on all skin types.

If you are dealing with the Rosacea skin condition, you shouldn’t have to deal with it alone. Contact Pulse Light Clinic to book in a free consultation and patch-test to get started. You can reach them via email – info@pulselightclinic.co.uk or telephone 02075235158.

Do you have the Rosacea skin condition? Do you know anyone who does? Sound off in the comment section below, let’s chat.

Thanks for reading and have a lovely day.

 

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5 Foods for Great Skin

June 13, 2016 By in Beauty Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 70 Comments

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I have started paying extra attention to my skin. I guess the fact that I am turning 30 in a couple of months is dawning on me. I thnk my skin is lovely, if I say so myself, lol. But I would like to improve it in general. Beautiful and healthy-looking skin is the way forward.

In addition to keeping a strict skin care routine and using the right beauty products, I pay attention to what I eat too. This is because eating the right kind of food plays a major role in having beautiful skin. A healthy diet is important as it provides vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that will help rejuvenate your skin and give it that healthy glow. I guess you can say that you can actually eat your way to great skin, because you can!
There are many foods out there that are particularly beneficial for the skin. So I picked 5 yummy food items you can quickly prepare and munch on – and perhaps do a little something extra with too. Here they are:
1.    Dark chocolate
I found this the most surprising item on this list. Who would have thought that dark chocolate could be great for the skin!
Dark chocolate made up of 70 percent cocoa contains a powerful antioxidant called flavonol. This antioxidant fights free radicals and protects the skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.
Another awesome thing about dark chocolate is that it helps the skin get hydrated. This is good news as skin needs moisture.

Fun fact: Did you know that applying melted dark chocolate on your face reduces puffiness? You can say it makes a delicious face mask. Speaking of chocolates, I have a chocolatey giveaway running at the moment. Have you entered?
2.    Oats
If you’re among those who don’t eat porridge, now is your time to reconsider. Oats are extremely nutitious and beneficial to the skin. It contains high level of calcium, magnesium, protein and potassium. It also contains Vitamins E and B which are really great for the skin. It keeps the skin glowing and healthy.
Fun fact: Oats can be used as a scrub to exfoliate the skin. It can also be used to make a moisturizing face mask.  It helps restore skin moisture and reduce inflammation which makes it great for acne. I suffered a lot from acne while growing up, and I hated it.

I didn’t suffer from acne alone. Many of my friends stuggled with acne too and some even have the acne scars as proof. So it is good to know there is now a Laser Acne Scar Removal Treatment available for those who have acne scars. Pulse Light Clinic now offers this treatment, which I think is amazing. The treatment can be carried out on surgical or acne scars anywhere on the body, including the face. There is no down time needed, and you should only experience a mild discomfort.

Check out this video showing a patient having the Laser Acne Scar Removal Treatment in Pulse Light Clinic London


3.    Walnuts
A handful of walnuts a day supplies you a good dose of omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin E, which are both great for the skin.
Walnuts help in improving skin elasticity. This makes the skin very soft. It also contains copper which aids in collagen production. This makes the skin nice and smooth. I will be chewing a lot of walnuts this summer, hahaha.
4.    Tomatoes
Now I personally do not like chewing tomatoes. I find them blah but I have been informed of the skin benefits of eating a tomato a day, or drinking a glass of tomoto jucie every day. If you want your skin to have that youthful glow, then make sure you make room for tomatoes in your diet. Tomatoes contain an antioxidant called lycopene. Lycopene is an anti-aging antioxidant. Interestingly, lycopene gets absorbed by the body easily when it is cooked or processed.
Drinking tomato juice can make dull-looking skin come alive. It also makes the skin smooth. Tomato juice is an ideal drink for the summer as it can protect the skin from the harmful effects of UVA and UVB rays. In fact, an 8 ounce glass of tomato juice contains the sun protection factor (SPF) of 5. Isn’t that great?
Fun fact: Tomatoes can also be applied topically. It helps lighten dark spots caused by acne.
5.    Yogurt
Thanks to the protein content in yogurt, it’s a great wrinkle-fighter. Protein helps makes the skin firmer which in turn helps eradicate fine lines on your skin and makes your skin smooth. To get a double dose of these benefits go for Greek yogurt because of its high level of protein.
Fun fact: Yogurt, when applied to the skin, helps reduce the appearance of acne.

I will be eating a lot of these foods now, I need to step up my diet/skicare routine.

What are your thoughts on this?

 

*This is a collaborative post.

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