Posts Tagged ‘problem skin’
Monday, January 10th, 2011
Problem skin affects many of us at some point in our lives, but a surprising amount of us don’t know the real reasons behind our itchy or spotty breakouts or how to treat them. 4Beauty busts the top five problem skin myths so you can get back to feeling gorgeous again.
Myth #1: Chocolate gives you acne
“A balanced diet will promote healthy skin but there is no scientific proof that any foods cause acne,” says Dr Dawn from Channel 4′s Embarrassing Bodies. So thank goodness for that, now we can enjoy our chocolate guilt-free (almost). The truth is, acne is caused by hormones that affect the sebaceous glands below the skin’s surface, encouraging excess production of the oily substance sebum. This mixes with dead skin cells and bacteria causing a blockage – a spot. To find out about treatments, read our guides to acne and spots.
Myth #2: Blackheads are dirt trapped in the skin
Like acne, blackheads are caused by hormones – an imbalance makes our bodies produce too much oil and this then mixes with dead skin cells and clogs the pore. As it rises to the surface, the mixture of oil and dead skin oxidises and turns black. Read our tips on the best ways to get rid of blackheads.
Myth #3: Eczema is caused by emotional disorder
Eczema can flare up by hormonal changes or stress but is not caused by having a psychological or emotional disorder. Diet is an important factor in controlling eczema as it is thought that some foods, like milk, eggs, wheat and peanuts are irritants. Read more about how to treat eczema.
Myth #4: You have to be overweight to get cellulite
Richard Weil, expert exercise physiologist, says, “Cellulite is not directly a function of excess weight, but a genetic difference in the way adipose (fatty) tissue and connective tissue form. In fact, cellulite affects people whether they are overweight or not.” Hooray! Slender and curvy girls alike should embrace their dimply thighs! Or, if that’s a step too far for you, read our guide on how to get rid of cellulite.
Myth #5: Tanning will get rid of your spots/rashes/cellulite
“Ultra-violet rays may help to clear some spots, but sweating in the sun is likely to make your skin problems worse. Too much sun will damage your skin,” says Dr Dawn. If you can’t see through summer without a tan, take a look at our guide for achieving a great fake tan.
taken from Channel4.com/4beauty By Holly Brain
Tags: balanced diet, blackheads, breakouts, cause acne, connective tissue, curvy girls, dead skin cells, emotional disorder, excess production, excess weight, exercise physiologist, fatty tissue, genetic difference, healthy skin, hormonal changes, myth 2, myth 3, oily substance, problem skin, sebaceous glands
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Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
Problem skin affects many of us at some point in our lives, but a surprising amount of us don’t know the real reasons behind our itchy or spotty breakouts or how to treat them. 4Beauty busts the top five problem skin myths so you can get back to feeling gorgeous again.
Myth #1: Chocolate gives you acne
“A balanced diet will promote healthy skin but there is no scientific proof that any foods cause acne,” says Dr Dawn from Channel 4′s Embarrassing Bodies. So thank goodness for that, now we can enjoy our chocolate guilt-free (almost). The truth is, acne is caused by hormones that affect the sebaceous glands below the skin’s surface, encouraging excess production of the oily substance sebum. This mixes with dead skin cells and bacteria causing a blockage – a spot. To find out about treatments, read our guides to acne and spots.
Myth #2: Blackheads are dirt trapped in the skin
Like acne, blackheads are caused by hormones – an imbalance makes our bodies produce too much oil and this then mixes with dead skin cells and clogs the pore. As it rises to the surface, the mixture of oil and dead skin oxidises and turns black. Read our tips on the best ways to get rid of blackheads.
Myth #3: Eczema is caused by emotional disorder
Eczema can flare up by hormonal changes or stress but is not caused by having a psychological or emotional disorder. Diet is an important factor in controlling eczema as it is thought that some foods, like milk, eggs, wheat and peanuts are irritants. Read more about how to treat eczema.
Myth #4: You have to be overweight to get cellulite
Richard Weil, expert exercise physiologist, says, “Cellulite is not directly a function of excess weight, but a genetic difference in the way adipose (fatty) tissue and connective tissue form. In fact, cellulite affects people whether they are overweight or not.” Hooray! Slender and curvy girls alike should embrace their dimply thighs! Or, if that’s a step too far for you, read our guide on how to get rid of cellulite.
Myth #5: Tanning will get rid of your spots/rashes/cellulite
“Ultra-violet rays may help to clear some spots, but sweating in the sun is likely to make your skin problems worse. Too much sun will damage your skin,” says Dr Dawn. If you can’t see through summer without a tan, take a look at our guide for achieving a great fake tan.
By Holly Brain, taken from Channel4.com/4beauty
Tags: balanced diet, blackheads, breakouts, cause acne, connective tissue, curvy girls, dead skin cells, emotional disorder, excess production, excess weight, exercise physiologist, fatty tissue, genetic difference, healthy skin, hormonal changes, myth 2, myth 3, oily substance, problem skin, sebaceous glands
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Monday, July 26th, 2010
Facial peels are used to rejuvenate and resurface all types of problem skin, from ageing and acne scarring to simple skin freshening.
Chemical peels are extremely popular at Tracey Bell as the results are immediate, the results excellent, leaving smoother more radiant skin.
Conditions treated by chemical peels:
- Acne Scarring
- Lines and wrinkles
- Lines around the mouth
- Uneven skin pigmentation (age/brown spots)
- Skin texture
- Sun damage
Before and After
Benefits of Chemical Peels at Tracey Bell
- Effective results
- Specific chemical peels for specific skin conditions
- Immediate/beneficial skin conditioning and smoother skin immediately. Producing a more youthful and smooth appearance
- Reduction in fine lines and wrinkles
- Promotion of ‘neocollagenesis’ – new collagen formation. Collagen is the building block of skin, producing a strong and supple skin
- Skin resurfacing immediately
- Smoothes and corrects skin blemishes and sun damage
- Improvement in blotchy skin, producing a more vibrant, radiant skin
- Acne Management – the us of a chemical peel in the management of acne is a valuable part of the treatment
If you would like to know more information about Chemical Peels or any other treatments we have at Tracey Bell, visit our website at:
http://www.traceybell.co.uk/
Tags: acne, acne management, acne scarring, chemical peels, clinic, collagen, fine lines, isle of man, lines, Liverpool, problem skin, Skin, skin blemishes, skin pigmentation, skin refreshing, skin resurfacing, skin texture, SkinScription, smoother, sun damage, Tracey Bell, wrinkles, youthful
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Monday, July 19th, 2010
Take a look at our video showing Dr Bell having a Microderm and Peel.
Facial peels are used to rejuvenate and resurface all types of problem skin, from ageing and acne scarring to simple skin freshening.
Chemical peels are extremely popular as the results are immediate, the results excellent, leaving smoother more radiant skin.
Conditions treated by chemical peels:
- Acne Scarring
- Lines and wrinkles
- Lines around the mouth
- Uneven skin pigmentation (age/brown spots)
- Skin texture
- Sun damage
Medical Microdermabrasion is a mechanical exfoliation of the skin, removing the upper layers (stratum corneum) to produce a refreshed, renewed and retexturised appearance. The process uses a vacuum suction and fine abrasive crystals to polish and resurface all skin types. As we age our skin cell turnover slows down as does collagen and elastin production, Microdermabrasion is like an accelerated exfoliation it helps to promote collagen, elastin and cell nutrition and speeds up cell production. Excellent for the treatment of acne, fine lines and wrinkles, pigmentation (brown spots) resurfacing and rejuvenation and the removal of blackheads and blocked pores.
If you would like to view any other videos, then visit the Tracey Bell Channel at:
http://www.youtube.com/traceybellchannel
Tags: acne scarring, bell channel, brown spots skin, cell nutrition, chemical peels acne, collagen elastin, dr bell, exfoliation, http www youtube, microderm peel, problem skin, radiant skin, removal of blackheads, skin cell, skin pigmentation, skin texture, sun damage, treatment of acne, upper layers, vacuum suction
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Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Facial peels are used to rejuvenate and resurface all types of problem skin, from ageing and acne scarring to simple skin freshening.
Chemical peels are extremely popular at Tracey Bell as the results are immediate, the results excellent, leaving smoother more radiant skin.
Conditions treated by chemical peels:
- Acne Scarring
- Lines and wrinkles
- Lines around the mouth
- Uneven skin pigmentation (age/brown spots)
- Skin texture
- Sun damage
Benefits of Chemical Peels at Tracey Bell
- Effective results
- Specific chemical peels for specific skin conditions
- Immediate/beneficial skin conditioning and smoother skin immediately. Producing a more youthful and smooth appearance
- Reduction in fine lines and wrinkles
- Promotion of ‘neocollagenesis’ – new collagen formation. Collagen is the building block of skin, producing a strong and supple skin
- Skin resurfacing immediately
- Smoothes and corrects skin blemishes and sun damage
- Improvement in blotchy skin, producing a more vibrant, radiant skin
- Acne Management – the us of a chemical peel in the management of acne is a valuable part of the treatment
If you would like to know any more information on Chemical Peels then visit our website:
http://www.traceybell.co.uk/skinscription/chemical-peels.html
Tags: acne, acne scarring, ageing, brown spots skin, chemical peel, chemical peels acne, collagen formation, problem skin, radiant skin, skin blemishes, skin conditions, skin pigmentation, skin texture, smooth appearance, sun damage, supple skin, wrinkles
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Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
The key I feel to youthful looking skin is exfoliation .
Be it acne, ageing, blackheads or dehydration –exfoliation will suit all
Medical Microdermabrasion-
Medical Microdermabrasion is a mechanical exfoliation of the skin, removing the upper layers (stratum corneum) to produce a refre
shed, renewed and retexturised appearance.
The process uses a vacuum suction and fine abrasive crystals to polish and resurface all skin types. As we age our skin cell turnover slows down as does collagen and elastin production, Microdermabrasion is like an accelerated exfoliation it helps to promote collagen, elastin and cell nutrition and speeds up cell production.
Excellent for the treatment of acne, fine lines and wrinkles, pigmentation (brown spots) resurfacing and rejuvenation and the removal of blackheads and blocked pores.
To find out more information on Microdermabrasion- visit the Tracey Bell website where you can explore the benefits of having Microdermabrasion and more
http://www.traceybell.co.uk/skinscription/medical-microdermabrasion.html
Chemical Peel-
Facial peels are used to rejuvenate and resurface all types of problem skin, from ageing and acne scarring to simple skin freshening. Chemical peels are extremely popular at Tracey Bell as the results are immediate, the results excellent, leaving smoother more radiant skin.
Conditions treated by Chemical Peels are acne scarring, lines and wrinkles, lines around the mouth, uneven skin pigmentation, skin texture and sun damage.
We have a range of chemical peels available at Tracey Bell- why not look at our website and find out more…
http://www.traceybell.co.uk/skinscription/chemical-peels.html
Tags: acne scarring, cell nutrition, chemical peel, collagen elastin, dehydration, pores, problem skin, radiant skin, rejuvenation, removal of blackheads, skin cell, skin conditions, skin pigmentation, skin texture, skin types, stratum, sun damage, treatment of acne, upper layers, vacuum suction
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