Acne Breakouts?

chrisnfeen

I'm usually a lurker but...coconut oil is a natural oil that fights bacteria and it's great on your skin! I wouldn't put it on before make up, but a good cleansing and then a tiny bit of coconut oil before bed is fantastic. Also I don't think anyone mentioned Vitamin E supplements. I'm 42 and I have been breaking out all my life-until those two items. Hope that helps!

meritage4

and at the risk of TMI when losing weight I get zits on my butt. It's the only time. Only when weight is dropping
Weight stabilizes and they clear up

So yes I'm a fan of the toxins theory.

nikkihk

Wow, who can argue with that incredibly well thought out science based argument. JTFC, dude. You make me laugh. :flowerforyou:

"If you really want to detoxify your system, you'd be better served by making sure your liver and kidneys are operating in tip-top shape, since it's these key organs -- not your sweat glands -- that are mainly responsible for filtering any toxins from your blood."

Source: http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/men/sweating-odor/does-sweating-cleanse-your-system.htm

"Therefore, sweat is not made up of toxins from your body, and the belief that sweat can cleanse the body is a myth."

Source: http://www.uamshealth.com/?id=12247&sid=1

"Sweating for the sake of sweating has no benefits. Sweating heavily is not going to release a lot of toxins."

Dr. Dee Anna Glaser, a professor of dermatology at St. Louis University
Source: http://articles.latimes.com/2008/jan/28/health/he-skeptic28

"You might not want to believe me, but it’s fact: you cannot sweat out toxins. Sweat is composed of 99% water and a tiny percent of salt, urea, proteins and carbohydrates. Salt, proteins and carbohydrates are natural. Urea is a by-product of protein metabolism and is non-toxic. It’s regulated to keep your blood at a healthy pH. Most excess urea is eliminated in urine (hence the name) and a small amount is in sweat."

Dr. Jeffrey Benabio, MD, FAAD
Source: http://thedermblog.com/2010/09/13/sweating-out-your-toxins/

"When it comes to removing toxins from the body, several organs are designed to do just that.

The liver plays a major role in breaking down and filtering substances from the bloodstream that the body can't use.
The kidneys remove substances such as urea, a byproduct of protein metabolism.
The gastrointestinal tract, including the colon, is also designed to get rid of what the body cannot use and to keep what it needs.
"There are myths that toxins clog up or get stuck in these organs that is just not true."

And without a doubt, sweating definitely would not be the way to go about it"

Dr. Rachel Vreeman, an assistant professor of pediatrics at the Indiana University School of Medicine
Source: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/managing-your-healthcare/articles/2010/02/12/sweat-lodges-steam-rooms-arent-for-detox

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Yeah.

I'll stick with Science.. but, you be sure to let me know if there is anything else you want to be wrong about today Rocbola.

Peace out, and... you can keep your flower.

froeschli

Exercise actually makes my face better, but my stomach starts breaking out (ugh!!!)
Anyhow, the tips from above (clean and mousturize) help with that too, plus hypoallergenic laundry detergent.

One thing I have noticed though, it seems better if I don't wait to cool down before washing the sweat off...

rebbylicious

you should use a moisturizer for oily/ blemish prone skin formulated specifically for the face. Another thing to do is definitely reduce your milk intake. Bare minerals makes a great moisturizer for combination skin. Be sure you are not using an astringent product prior to cleansing, it can trap dirt in your skin and close your pores around the dirt. Use warm water with your facial cleanser and use a special face cloth wiping in a downward motion. Once per week a good clay based face mask will help absorb access sebum deep in your pores.