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Do you use antifreeze to treat your acne?
If you are reading this, I am assuming that your life has been affected by the highly irritating disease called acne. It's not surprising that it affects you in some way, as it is the most common skin disease, affecting nearly 17 million people in the United States. It is most common in young adults ages 12 to 14, nearly 85 percent have acne; However, acne still occurs in people below and above this age group. Acne will appear in some people's 30s, but for many it lasts into their 50s. Many …
Do you use antifreeze to treat your acne?
If you are reading this, I am assuming that your life has been affected by the highly irritating disease called acne. It's not surprising that it affects you in some way, as it is the most common skin disease, affecting nearly 17 million people in the United States. It is most common in young adults ages 12 to 14, nearly 85 percent have acne; However, acne still occurs in people below and above this age group. Acne will appear in some people's 30s, but for many it lasts into their 50s.
Many people use products on their face and other areas of their body that prevent acne. What many people don't examine is exactly what they put on their skin. The answer is harmful chemicals. Your acne products may contain chemicals that are banned in high doses because they are so deadly. Some of these chemicals include propylene glycol, a cosmetic form of mineral oil found in automatic brake fluids, hydraulic fluids and industrial antifreeze. According to the material safety data sheet, users are warned to avoid skin contact as it is highly irritating to the skin and may cause liver abnormalities and kidney damage. Alcohol is also often used in acne products. Note that it is not the same as the alcohol contained in alcoholic drinks, it is much more dangerous. Alcohol can make your body tissues more susceptible to carcinogens, an agent directly involved in promoting cancer. Glycerin, a syrupy liquid chemically made by combining water and fats, is also very commonly used in acne products. Most products with glycerin in their ingredients claim to be "plumping" or "moisturizing," although using glycerin on your skin will only progressively worsen your skin by drying your skin from the inside out. Other products that contain this chemical include insect repellents, car glazes and paint cleaners.
After reading these facts, I hope you are as disgusted and, more importantly, worried as I am. You may be cleaning your skin with the same chemicals you use in your car engine. You may be applying a chemical to your skin that you can also use to polish your floors.
The best way to cure acne is natural, whether it is a home remedy or a natural face wash product. To prevent the cause of acne, it is best to use natural cosmetics and lotions/moisturizers on your skin.
Inspired by Pam Mitchell