Over the years I have treated every possible type of congested skin (acne) with every possible product and modality. I have watched many people clear with protocols that are all very similar. Some people however, didn’t seem to clear no matter what we did. The products that seemed to be most successful usually dried and irritated my client’s skin. We did what we could to resolve this as much as possible but it just seemed to be what acne clients had to deal with. My own daughters complained that expensive and inexpensive products all seemed to clear them about the same but they also all left them somewhat dry and red. They would back off the product to resolve the irritation and the acne would start back up. It seemed to be a constant balancing act that many clients could never quite master. I went through many “natural” approaches to acne but they didn’t seem to be powerful enough to clear the skin but the clients didn’t have to deal with irritation. Ultimately, clients preferred the irritation to the breakouts.

Through trial and error I have put together the closest thing that I believe is the “solution” to the problem of congested skin and the problems that go with most acne protocols. I’ve provided some education on acne, what it is, why you have it and what steps WE are taking to rid you of the menace. I do emphasize the WE because you do have to do your part. I’m hoping by giving you a bit of an education, you will understand how important your role is in our combined goal…that is for you to finally obtain clear, beautiful skin! So what is acne???  Acne is a combination of three things that need to be dealt with at the same time.

The first thing is that acne is a bacteria. It is the P.acne bacteria that has decided to make your skin its home. Like any bacteria it needs to be killed. This bacteria needs to be thought of like any other bacterial infection that your doctor would give you antibiotics for. If you went to your doctor and had a bacterial infection of any kind, he would give you antibiotics. Those antibiotics make it clear that they have to be taken a certain amount of times per day. This is vital because the anti bacterial action of the antibiotic is only active and killing bacteria until your next scheduled dose. If you skip a does, you give the bacteria a chance to flourish again. If you start and stop over and over again, the bacteria gets smart and becomes resistant to that antibiotic and it stops working. This is also true of the bacteria on your face. The ingredients you are applying are not antibiotics but they are designed to effectively kill the bacteria on your skin. They must be applied daily and as often daily as prescribed. It is your responsibility at home to stay on schedule and not allow the bacteria to flourish OR develop resistance!

For those of you that have dealt with the irritation and dryness cause by most acne products, I have finally found an alternative that works. The Osmosis acne line was created to clear the skin and bring it back to health. Most acne lines use harsh daily applications of Benzoyl Peroxide and Alpha Hydroxy Acids. Osmosis has proven acne-killing ingredients that are non irritating and effective. When acne is stubborn and not responding to the home regimen I add weekly LED and Salicylic treatments. The blue LED light has tremendous bacteria killing power. When it is combined with the application of professional strength Salicylic Acid, large amounts of bacteria are obliterated all at once. » Read more: The Perfect Solution to Acne

Nutrition specialist and health expert Mike Walden shares breakthrough discoveries about the skin health industry and natural skin solutions in a new eBook. Many people who suffer from acne rely on lotions, creams and other over the counter medication for their skin problems. These treatments do not work. They only scratch at the surface and dot address the root of your skin condition. These types of medication also contain steroids. These may cause problems with your liver and make your immune system weak. In turn your skin problem is aggravated. Moreover, these over the counter solutions are quite expensive and ineffective. The more you use these OTCs, the higher your resistance becomes. Side effects may also materialize in pregnant women and younger kids below 12 years old.

The use of these creams is considered to be a deadly mistake for the skin. If you have been committing this error, you must stop. These may control your skin condition but only for a while. In the long run, your skin might get worse. Skin problems are more complex than you think. Ordinary creams, pills and treatments are not enough. You must learn to listen to your body, and be in tune to what it is telling you. Most of the time people are too caught up with their daily lives that they fail to hear these messages. Acne, blackheads and many other skin disorders are actually all a desperate message from your body. They are trying to tell you that something may be wrong inside. » Read more: Getting to the Root of Acne With Mike Walden