So, I'm 16 now. And I've had acne for like, 2 years and it just recently (a year ago) became cystic. it sucks! Alot. And I've been doing this program that is in that book..."Acne No More," I forget who it's by, but I've been detoxing and liver and gallbladder cleansing, blah, blah. And I'm almost totally clear. I'm now trying to convert to a 80% raw food diet. And my whole life I've always wanted clear, luminous celebrity-like skin, and I've been reading about how some people who have converted to raw foodists have started having break outs. I also read that people who cut back on nut-based meals also have less breakouts. And I've read that people who drink a certain juice combo have less breakouts...ect. So I'm hoping that all of you wonderful people will make a list of everything that makes your skin glow! It'll will help me to relax and get over my stupid anxiety and probably my insomnia too. So thanks a million!
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Thanks to everyone, I'm really interested in staying away from nut fats, like, what do you mean? Is it fine to every once in a while have pizza with a nut-based crust? Or just a hand full of things because it seems like most raw recipes call for some sort of nut. And the date thing is interesting too, I'm definitely going to try that. Yes, I do have a skincare regimen, I use Herbalism by Lush for a cleanser in the morning and ACV+ water as an astringent. And I just started using this new soap for at night, it's for fungus or candida and it's already helping me alot. So. IWWkevin, would I just be doing this no fat, no supplement thing for 3-4 weeks or should it be like that for forever? And I haven't done yoga for a long time because school is really intense right now(super hard classes) and lack of exercise/correct breathing is probably why I can't sleep. I'll be keeping a food diary from now on.
And does anyone know about massaging with coconut oil? Thank you all for the super awesome advice and support
ahh. Alright, sometimes I just forget that there's a difference between seeds and nuts!
Hi Sweettea, I'm curious what cleanser you are using for fungus/candida? I recently developed folliculitis across my forehead and down the sides of my face along my hairline...basically it's a yeast/fungal over growth on the skin. I am working on candida issues internally with my diet, but was curious about this face wash you are using that is specifically used for fungus/candida. Hope to hear from you soon, and good luck with your quest for clear skin. I have been telling myself I'm beautiful everyday, and saying "I don't know how it happened, but my skin problems are gone and my skin is beautiful" Positive thoughts REALLY help!!
The Candida soap is by Forces of Nature. It's really been working to help reduce the stuff just underneath the skin! which makes me feel better! I love oregano, I do take a capsule of it everyday, but what is oil pulling?
I've though about taking accutane alot, but I think i'm too scared to tell you the truth! any sort of medicine scares me, really.
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Hi :)
I used Accutane for about 6 months a few years ago....if I knew what I do now i would NOT use it....yes it worked and cleared up my skin very well but it really isn't good for you so personally I would avoid it and all costs and try the natural approach as much as you can first! :) X
I'm interested to see how your hormone tests come back! I really think my acne is a hormone imbalance too. so yeah. Tell me what you find out from your tests! and is the lavender witch hazel toner by humphrey's? I like their cucumber melon one!
Thank you. I used to take evening primrose oil, fish oil, and milk thistle when my mom worked at our local and only supplement store (she got fired for asking for her 2-week paid vacation that she didn't take the previous year!), but I ran out. I definitely do think it worked. I'll have to try the burdock tea.
Also, I saw a few comments on people who have eczema, you must try Dream Wash by Lush! I got it because I used to have chicken skin on my arms, but not anymore!
Does anyone know of foods that help with balancing hormones?
Does Maca help with hormones?
thanks to everyone!
Ok I have a question. I have read that a lot of people wash there faces with water only. But do you guys wear makeup? I do... my face is broken out like crazy and ive been raw for 6 months so I have to do something! I switch to bare minerals in the summer because its too drying in the winter though so maybe that will help. Can I wash my face with water only when i wear liquid foundation? Hmmm....
Sa-Raw, I am the opposite actually. I wear a tinted moisturizer by Tarte and my skin freaking loves it. If I don't wear it for a couple of days my skin goes nuts in a bad way. and about the just washing face with water, I think thats okay for people who dont wear any makeup. But for those of us teens who wear makeup on a daily basis, a light cleanser that lathers and washes completely off should be okay. I try not to overload my skin on store bought products.
Thanks to everyone for your super awesome support and advice. I recently visited an herbalist and she did this biovoice test? It told me that I need to relax, that I have an aluminum overload, and that the candida is still there. My friends have started calling me Candeeda. She told me to take a parasite cleansing herb concoction(its called candosolve) and so far, my skin is pretty perfect. Except I ate peanuts without thinking about it and I got a little broken out. Im going to get this all figured out. I hope!
Mmmm.... Hot Cheetos!
(I'm so bad!)
If there is any ONE TRUTH, I believe this is it: It's different for everybody... *sigh* I think a good rule of thumb is to use as pure a product as possible, and don't over cleanse/treat. I heard one person "screaming" about not using anything on your face except water, and that might work for some, but I personally find that unrealistic as I wear make-up (has sunscreen in it!) and need a bit of moisture on my face or under my eyes from time to time - who knows - maybe that will change for the better when I go 100% RAW??... I use Neutrogena body wash on face and body and it seems to work ok for me - don't spend too much on a cleanser because it just gets washed off - spend more $$ on the topicals. As far as topical products go, I would suggest to look for something (like a toner) that is ph balanced. I use tea tree oil, but last week I had a reaction - to what, I'm not sure, but I stopped the TTO, things got a bit better, and now I am dealing with the aftermath. It seems to be taking a long time to heal, but I just started going more raw and Lord knows my hormones are being weird (I'm 41) so I'm sure all of these other "issues" are factoring in here...
Cucumbers... I'm going to juice a few more of those beautys... and I will leave the bag of Hot Cheetos on the shelf!
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