Dear Dr. Gilda,
My teenage daughter suffers from acne. As a result, she has a poor self-image. With the summer upon us, I've noticed she is becoming less social than she's ever been. While other teens are having fun in the sun, my daughter is hiding in the house. It breaks my heart to see her missing her friends because of her insecurity. Please help!
-Very Worried Mom
Dear Very Worried Mom,
For most teens, summertime means freedom from school, more socializing, and fun. But for those who suffer from acne, the summer months can be dreadful. The beach, outdoor activities and excessive sun can cause heavy perspiration-which worsens acne and a teen's self-esteem.
You are right to worry about your daughter. If she gives in to low self-esteem, she will let her acne rule. But there is hope. As my Gilda-Gram says, "Sometimes it takes a breakout to get a breakthrough."
Millions of teens suffer from breakouts of acne. But they have breakthroughs when they choose not to live with it.
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Skin is the largest organ and literally "drinks in" what you put on it, getting it into your bloodstream and your organs in a matter of minutes or even seconds.
ReplyDeleteWhat is put on the skin can either help it or harm it - and the entire body - depending on what's in the product.
Therefore, it's important to consider the ingredients in ALL the products you use - like those on your hair and body as well as your face. The best treatments for any age or type skin are not the most expensive ones, but rather gentle ones that are effective.
Chemicals are not gentle or effective. In fact, research is showing that a buildup of chemicals on the skin can cause acne, dryness (which leads to prematurely aging skin) and skin cancer.
The best products are those with the highest-quality ingredients, not the highest price.
With so many manufacturers using chemicals in their products, almost any product - cleansers, moisturizers, shampoos, shaving creams, conditioners, hair gels, sunscreens and makeup - can be causing breakouts on your face and body.
Here's a page that shows what to look for in organic products as well as ingredients to avoid in skin and hair care products. http://www.best-mens-skin-care.com/organic-skin-care.html />
To find chemical-free products, read labels and research ingredients - or start with certified organic ingredients which don't contain harmful chemicals.
Mayo
http://www.best-mens-skin-care.com