5-Alpha Reductase and Acne

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If you have acne-prone-skin, hands off the peanut butter!

Peanut butter is an androgenic food, which is known to influence testosterone in certain individuals. Higher testosterone levels are associated with the enzyme, 5-alpha reductase, which causes sebum to be thick and sticky - kinda like peanut butter. Thick and sticky sebum tends to get trapped in the follicles leading to breakouts.

Almond butter is a great alternative, and it will not affect testosterone levels. For the healthiest, skin-friendly almond butter, the ingredient should read: Almonds. That's it!

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Rule #1 For Inflamed Acne

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RULE #1 FOR TREATING INFLAMED ACNE:
PUT OUT THE FIRE!!!

You cannot begin to treat the acne effectively until you get rid of the inflammation. This means icing the areas of inflammation morning and night. Avoiding any products that irritate your skin even if it is a mild irritation. Keeping your skin hydrated because dehydrated skin can become irritated skin, which leads to inflammation.

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Dairy Intolerance An Acne Trigger

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Are you dairy intolerant???

Dairy can be an acne trigger in certain individuals. Lactose intolerance is different from dairy intolerance. There are a wide array of symptoms that can result from dairy intolerance including numerous skin conditions. Often times, there are no signs of gastrointestinal discomfort. It can take up to 72 hours for symptoms to arise, which is one of the reasons food intolerances can be so difficult to uncover without the use of a blood test or elimination diet.

916SKIN - ACNE CLINIC provides Food Intolerance Testing for over 200 foods. Our Acne Treatment Program addresses mild to severe and cystic acne through bimonthly treatments and individualized medical grade skin care system. To schedule an Acne Consultation or Food Intolerance Test please contact the clinic (530) 680.2027

Elderberry in Acne Skin Care Products

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Elderberry (Sambucus)

You're not likely to find these berries are your local grocery store, but you are likely to find them as an extract in skin care products, nutritional supplements, teas, cough drops, and herbal concoctions. Elderberries contain anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and immune boosting properties.  As an ingredient skin care products, it can help treat skin problems including acne, boils, rashes, and dermatitis.

916SKIN - ACNE TREATMENT CLINIC treats mild to severe and cystic acne without the use of harmful prescription acne medications. To learn more about our Acne Treatment Program please visit our website, or call the clinic to schedule an acne consultation. (530) 680.2027 

Dessert Tip for Acne Prone Skin

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If you suffer from acne lay low on the sugar. Baked apples are a great dessert alternative.

Slice up Granny Smith apples, toss into a pan coated with organic butter, sprinkle with cinnamon and a dash of sea salt, and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Drizzle with a little butter, mix and enjoy!

Some forms are acne are triggered by toxic overload in the body. Fat is one of the main tissues where toxins get stored. So go for the organic butter to limit your exposure.

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