3 acne myths debunked
Skin problem prompted man to write book, share his solutions
8:25 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Chris Gibson suffered with acne for more than a decade. He swore by dermatologists, but took a realistic view of their skin-treating powers.
"My dermatologists -- I had great ones, and they did everything they could for me, but at a certain point, there was no more they could do," Gibson, who wrote the book "Acne Free in 3 Days: How I Cured My Acne Condition in 3 Days."
His desire to stop suffering with the sometimes embarrassing problem lead him to learn new ways to take care of his skin, without prescriptions.
He also addressed the food issue (i.e. food intake monitoring, garbage in and garbage out, etc.).
"It made a big difference," he said. "I've not had any problems since that time."
In his book, he shares his story of how healthy habits and science impact what happens with skin's health.
"Acne Free in 3 Days" also includes three common myths about acne. They are as follows:
- Myth: Hormones and oil are the cause of the problem.
Bacteria is the problem, Gibson said. To treat oil, many people use products that dry out their skin, which creates more blocked pores and that creates more acne. Solution: Monitor how dry your skin is getting and moisturize. Gibson recommends using olive oil and non-chemical moisturizers in his book - Myth: Diet plays no role
Medical science has changed their mind on this, he said, and found acne oftentimes follows sugar intake. Solution:Eat less sugar and more fiber. - Myth: Antibiotics are the only solution to acne.
Gibson is proof they are not. Prescriptions do not work for everyone. "Don't feel like it's you," he said. Solution: Try a variety of chemical-free products.
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