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Acne is one skin condition that almost everyone in the world has
had at some point in their life. Although acne generally hits
hardest during the teenage years, most adults still suffer from
acne from time to time. There are hundreds of myths surrounding
what triggers acne and thousands of acne home remedies and acne
medicines available with and without a prescription. Although
there is no known cure for acne, you can do a pretty good job of
riding yourself of acne with three easy and proven steps.

First, you need to exfoliate your skin. This can be done through
exfoliating creams, acne medicines, home remedies, or even a
good bathing with a loofah sponge. Exfoliating skin removes
dirt, dead skin, and other impurities that add to the blocking
of the skin pores.

The second step you need to take in acne treatment is unclogging
your pores. Several topical acne creams can be used to unclog
pores. Most of these products will contain retinoids made from
Vitamin A or microbials such as Benzoyl Peroxide. These acne
products will penetrate the skin and unclog the inflamed pore.

The reason why skin pores need to be unclogged or unblocked is
because essentially acne is the result of a pore that has become
blocked with sebum (oil) and dead skin. This blockage is
complicated by bacteria growth which results in the inflammation
commonly referred to as acne, zits, and pimples.

After exfoliating the skin and unclogging the pores, the last
step you need to take in ridding yourself of acne is applying a
deep penetrating and conditioning lotion formulated to
thoroughly cleanse the skin pores as well as reduce any
irritation, dryness, or redness that may have occurred during
the exfoliation process. Depending on which acne treatment
product you are using, this lotion may also contain some topical
cleansing agent such as Benzoyl Peroxide to further medicate and
cleanse the inflamed area.

By following these three easy steps (exfoliation, unclogging,
and conditioning), your acne problem will be solved. It may not
happen immediately, but if this process is continued over time,
you will see a remarkable improvement in the health and
appearance of your skin. Remember there is no known cure for
acne. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t significantly
limit acne’s hold on your life. Rid yourself of acne today!

Good news for those of us that lead hectic lives with busy, busy
schedules. New studies have shown that smaller doses of exercise
done throughout the day can actually be more beneficial. The key
appears to be to elevate our heart rate at each session.

Our maximum heart rate can be calculated by multiplying our age
by .7 and subtracting it from 208. A rate of sixty percent of
the maximum heart rate will produce the beneficial effects of
exercising while reducing the risk of injury. Always make sure
that a warm up and cool down are incorporated into your session.

If taking a fifteen minute exercise break on the treadmill, have
the first fifteen minutes be your warm up. Walk slowly on the
treadmill until you feel your muscles warm and slowly increase
your pace. For the next five minutes continue to increase your
speed until you are walking at sixty percent of your maximum
heart rate. The last five minutes, reduce your speed until you
are once again walking slowly.

At work, you can use this technique while climbing the stairs.
Whatever distance you are traveling, start slowly for one third
of the distance. Increase your pace until you are breaking a
light sweat. Finally, finish the last third of your climb at a
slow pace.

Be creative. Think of the different activities which are part of
your daily schedule. Try and incorporate this philosophy into
your lifestyle. It only takes a difference of one hundred
calories a day to lose ten pounds a year. As always, check with
your doctor before attempting any radical changes in exercise.