June 25, 2010
Water Reverse Osmosis
An ounce of prevention is better than a ton of cure, goes the old adage. Ironically, this holds true to skin care as well. Let's define the opposite to know the real meaning of proactive. Being reactive is looking for cure after a problem has arisen. If this is your skin care philosophy, you're in big trouble. Why wait for acne to appear when you can at least prevent them from forming? Proactive skin care heals blemishes and prevents new ones from developing. The basic cause of acne is a lesion called comedo, a hair follicle that is enlarged and plugged with oil, bacteria, and dead skin cells. As sebum is continuously produced, bacteria can flourish within the swollen follicle. The lesion becomes full-grown acne when surrounding skin is inflamed as the body's defenses fights against the bacteria. Prior to the formation of acne, it is important to cleanse and treat your skin everyday because acne can act overnight. Begin with warm water and a mild cleanser, then apply a solution with benzoyl peroxide. This substance penetrates pores and goes after dead skin cells and bacteria, clearing hair follicles.
