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Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Rubbing Alcohol
After i get out the shower or finish washing my face i use rubbing alchol as a barrier from dust germs or whatever that can attach to my face when im outside it seems to work for me because whenever i forget to put it on it feels greasy and uncomfortable then i start to break out. I was using Pro active for awhile but i sort fell off when i ran out i never went to get any more but it cleared up my face a little bit and my face didnt feel greasy or irritated when i forgot to put it on.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
.How a Girl Blinded by Acne Meds Could Force Generic Drugmakers to Take Safety Seriously
A settlement between Teva Pharmaceuticals (TEVA) and a Georgia teenager rendered blind by the company’s acne drug indicates that life for generic drug companies is about to get a whole lot harder — they’ll actually have to start caring about safety.
The settlement came because Teva did what all generic drug companies do: It copied the original drug, right down its patient information label, but it didn’t test its product for safety and it didn’t add new safety warnings once new evidence emerged. Recent court rulings have not been kind to generic drug companies who argued that under federal law that’s all they need to do: State laws may be stricter, and companies have the same duties to warn doctors and patients of newly emerging health risks that branded drug companies do.
The bottom line: The days of generic drug companies printing money by simply photocopying other companies’ drugs may be over. They’re going to have to get into the postmarket safety surveillance business, too.
There’s a caution here for consumers, too: While the government and the media may be urging you to choose generic products in light of the Tylenol recall, bear in mind that even though the generics are supposed to be identical to the real thing, they’re actually not tested for safety before they reach the pharmacy shelf. (The law just assumes that because they’re identical, they’re safe.)
The case is a heartbreaker. Katelyn Weilbrenner of Moultrie, Ga., went to see her doctor about acne, and he prescribed minocycline, an antibiotic based on Lederle Labs‘ Minocin brand. Pretty soon she got severe headaches and, before she stopped taking the medicine, she’d lost almost all her sight. Weilbrenner’s doctor testified in a deposition that he had no idea the drug was associated with blindness in teens, and that he would not have prescribed it had he known that.
Teva did know of an association, Weilbrenner alleged, but didn’t do anything about it:
Defendant has admitted it was aware of the reported association between the use of minocycline and the potential development of pseudotumor cerebri in adolescent patients well before the incident leading to Ms. Weilbrenner’s permanent loss of vision.
Nevertheless, Defendant also admits it has never mailed any information to any physicians in the United States informing them of this association, nor advised them of the need to routinely check patients for papilledema (i.e., swelling of the optic nerve, a hallmark of PTC) while taking minocycline.
Moreover, Teva has not undertaken to provide such information to physicians since this incident causing legal blindness to Ms. Weilbrenner.
Teva argued that it copied the Lederle warnings as required by law:
Federal regulations require that the product labeling for Teva’s generic drug minocycline be identical in all material respects to that of its reference-listed drug Minocin®, thus dictating the precise warning language that had to accompany the product that Ms. Weilbrenner allegedly ingested. Federal regulations prohibit Teva from making any changes to the labeling that would cause it to diverge from the FDA-approved Minocin® labeling, under threat of removal of Teva’s product from the market.
But recent cases, including another Teva case from 2007 in a Massachusetts state court (Kelly v. Teva), have found that generic companies have the same duties as regular drug companies: They must file label updates if new risk information emerges.
Of course, this may all change if the U.S. Supreme Court rules that its earlier preemption ruling in Wyeth v. Levine (which found that state drug laws are not preempted by the more minimal federal standards) does not extend to generic companies.
The settlement came because Teva did what all generic drug companies do: It copied the original drug, right down its patient information label, but it didn’t test its product for safety and it didn’t add new safety warnings once new evidence emerged. Recent court rulings have not been kind to generic drug companies who argued that under federal law that’s all they need to do: State laws may be stricter, and companies have the same duties to warn doctors and patients of newly emerging health risks that branded drug companies do.
The bottom line: The days of generic drug companies printing money by simply photocopying other companies’ drugs may be over. They’re going to have to get into the postmarket safety surveillance business, too.
There’s a caution here for consumers, too: While the government and the media may be urging you to choose generic products in light of the Tylenol recall, bear in mind that even though the generics are supposed to be identical to the real thing, they’re actually not tested for safety before they reach the pharmacy shelf. (The law just assumes that because they’re identical, they’re safe.)
The case is a heartbreaker. Katelyn Weilbrenner of Moultrie, Ga., went to see her doctor about acne, and he prescribed minocycline, an antibiotic based on Lederle Labs‘ Minocin brand. Pretty soon she got severe headaches and, before she stopped taking the medicine, she’d lost almost all her sight. Weilbrenner’s doctor testified in a deposition that he had no idea the drug was associated with blindness in teens, and that he would not have prescribed it had he known that.
Teva did know of an association, Weilbrenner alleged, but didn’t do anything about it:
Defendant has admitted it was aware of the reported association between the use of minocycline and the potential development of pseudotumor cerebri in adolescent patients well before the incident leading to Ms. Weilbrenner’s permanent loss of vision.
Nevertheless, Defendant also admits it has never mailed any information to any physicians in the United States informing them of this association, nor advised them of the need to routinely check patients for papilledema (i.e., swelling of the optic nerve, a hallmark of PTC) while taking minocycline.
Moreover, Teva has not undertaken to provide such information to physicians since this incident causing legal blindness to Ms. Weilbrenner.
Teva argued that it copied the Lederle warnings as required by law:
Federal regulations require that the product labeling for Teva’s generic drug minocycline be identical in all material respects to that of its reference-listed drug Minocin®, thus dictating the precise warning language that had to accompany the product that Ms. Weilbrenner allegedly ingested. Federal regulations prohibit Teva from making any changes to the labeling that would cause it to diverge from the FDA-approved Minocin® labeling, under threat of removal of Teva’s product from the market.
But recent cases, including another Teva case from 2007 in a Massachusetts state court (Kelly v. Teva), have found that generic companies have the same duties as regular drug companies: They must file label updates if new risk information emerges.
Of course, this may all change if the U.S. Supreme Court rules that its earlier preemption ruling in Wyeth v. Levine (which found that state drug laws are not preempted by the more minimal federal standards) does not extend to generic companies.
Feds probing homemade skin cream link to mercury
Feds probing homemade skin cream link to mercury
By MICHAEL FELBERBAUM (AP) – 1 day ago
RICHMOND, Va. — State and federal officials are investigating cases of possible mercury exposure linked to a homemade cream from Mexico that claims to lighten the skin, fade freckles and age spots, and treat acne.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration was recently made aware of the issue and is conducting investigations in several states, said spokesman Ira Allen. He would not say which states are included in the investigation.
"We're very interested in pursuing cases of products that harm people, particularly with mercury, which is especially harmful to children," Allen said. "Any time we get intelligence on something like this, we act on it."
Virginia health officials are investigating 10 cases in the central and northwestern parts of the state involving children and adults who had elevated levels of mercury after using the cream over the course of a few years.
Officials in Virginia found out about the cases while assisting California health officials in a case involving a family who had also used the cream, which was sold without ingredient labels at locations in Mexico, said Department of Health public health toxicologist Dwight Flammia. Tests show the cream has about 5 percent to 6 percent mercury.
Historically, mercury has been used in a number of medicinal products including skin-lightening creams, but has been banned from almost all regulated and over the-counter medications in the U.S. because it's toxic.
"People using homemade-type skin lightening creams has been going on for decades," said Rebecca LePrell, an environmental epidemiologist with the Virginia health agency. "Right here we're just kind of capturing the tip of the iceberg."
The federal agency had issued import alerts in the mid-1990s regarding the cosmetic products from Mexico and the Dominican Republic, which bars the import of the products and prompts authorities to seize products sent through U.S. ports of entry, Allen said.
"It's impossible to find everything, but this stuff is dangerous," Allen said, urging people to contact health officials if they have used or purchased such products.
Unregulated products may contain mercury that can be absorbed through the skin. Elevated levels of mercury in the body can affect the nervous system and kidneys. Symptoms of mercury poisoning include irritability, tremors, memory loss, personality change, gum inflammation and upset stomach. None of the Virginia cases showed any symptoms, Flammia said.
The investigation was first prompted by nutritional tests in California done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Flammia said. According to the California Department of Public Health, blood and urine tests showed elevated levels of mercury. Further investigation revealed a family had been using the homemade cream and had relatives in Virginia using the cream. Members of the California family did show symptoms of mercury poisoning, the health department said.
By MICHAEL FELBERBAUM (AP) – 1 day ago
RICHMOND, Va. — State and federal officials are investigating cases of possible mercury exposure linked to a homemade cream from Mexico that claims to lighten the skin, fade freckles and age spots, and treat acne.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration was recently made aware of the issue and is conducting investigations in several states, said spokesman Ira Allen. He would not say which states are included in the investigation.
"We're very interested in pursuing cases of products that harm people, particularly with mercury, which is especially harmful to children," Allen said. "Any time we get intelligence on something like this, we act on it."
Virginia health officials are investigating 10 cases in the central and northwestern parts of the state involving children and adults who had elevated levels of mercury after using the cream over the course of a few years.
Officials in Virginia found out about the cases while assisting California health officials in a case involving a family who had also used the cream, which was sold without ingredient labels at locations in Mexico, said Department of Health public health toxicologist Dwight Flammia. Tests show the cream has about 5 percent to 6 percent mercury.
Historically, mercury has been used in a number of medicinal products including skin-lightening creams, but has been banned from almost all regulated and over the-counter medications in the U.S. because it's toxic.
"People using homemade-type skin lightening creams has been going on for decades," said Rebecca LePrell, an environmental epidemiologist with the Virginia health agency. "Right here we're just kind of capturing the tip of the iceberg."
The federal agency had issued import alerts in the mid-1990s regarding the cosmetic products from Mexico and the Dominican Republic, which bars the import of the products and prompts authorities to seize products sent through U.S. ports of entry, Allen said.
"It's impossible to find everything, but this stuff is dangerous," Allen said, urging people to contact health officials if they have used or purchased such products.
Unregulated products may contain mercury that can be absorbed through the skin. Elevated levels of mercury in the body can affect the nervous system and kidneys. Symptoms of mercury poisoning include irritability, tremors, memory loss, personality change, gum inflammation and upset stomach. None of the Virginia cases showed any symptoms, Flammia said.
The investigation was first prompted by nutritional tests in California done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Flammia said. According to the California Department of Public Health, blood and urine tests showed elevated levels of mercury. Further investigation revealed a family had been using the homemade cream and had relatives in Virginia using the cream. Members of the California family did show symptoms of mercury poisoning, the health department said.
Vitamins For Acne, Does Poor Diet Cause Bad Acne Breakouts?
Since many dermatologists insist that diet has no significant influence over acne, one might reasonably assume that this is based on extensive testing and hard evidence. In fact, this prevailing wisdom is largely based on two studies performed in 1969 and 1971. The first study conducted by the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine tried to establish a link between cocoa and pimples by giving candy bars to two groups of teenagers. One group received candy bars high in chocolate, while the other group received candy bars that contained no cocoa. The study found that the candy bars did not have a significant impact on acne.
The truth is, apart from anecdotal evidence, we simply don't have enough information to say with certainty that diet does or doesn't cause breakouts. While it makes sense from a commonsense point of view to say that diet affects acne, as yet there isn't enough scientific evidence to make any assumptions one way or the other. The best way to know is to keep an acne diary: Write down foods consumed throughout the day, keep track of the severity of acne, and see if a pattern comes up.
The truth is, apart from anecdotal evidence, we simply don't have enough information to say with certainty that diet does or doesn't cause breakouts. While it makes sense from a commonsense point of view to say that diet affects acne, as yet there isn't enough scientific evidence to make any assumptions one way or the other. The best way to know is to keep an acne diary: Write down foods consumed throughout the day, keep track of the severity of acne, and see if a pattern comes up.
Natural Acne Cure - 3 Steps To Clear Skin
If you need to heal your acne quickly and permanently, you need to look no further than to a natural acne cure. The difficulty is that folks are lead to believe that the typical acne clearing product decisions on the market today will cure their breakouts. But this isn't true because they only treat external symptoms of your issues without ever looking after the real problems that begins inside of your body.This is the real secret to acne skin care. Bacteria, oil and dead skin are only external issues that stem from a deeper problem inside of you. Treating these external symptoms with a typical acne clearing product, like benzoyl peroxide, only causes the symptoms to go away for a short while, only to reappear again shortly after. What's worse is these products can lose their effectiveness and you also have to keep taking them. That's where a natural acne cure comes in. This is the only acne skin care routine which will ever work for you as you treat what's causing the real problems. If you do that,manolo blahnik muenchen, your bacteria, oil and dead skin problems will all disappear soon after. Would you wish to keep paying loads of bucks a year to try and clear skin, or would you rather pay nothing and cure your acne forever?Seems like a simple choice, does it not?Well I am not lying when I say it's free. A natural acne cure does not cost a thing because all you're doing is changing your lifestyle a bit. Nothing to extraordinary or radical is necessary and you do not want to buy another acne clearing product ever again.So in order to start your proper acne skin care regimen,manolo blahnik deutschland, there's a few ground rules to lay out. First,jimmy choo schuhe, there is a link between diet and acne. It has been proven beyond a shadow of a doubt. The sole study that disproves the link lasted a complete week while studies that prove the link lasted for YEARS.Second a natural acne cure does not revolve around just diet. There are several key aspects to acne skin care that include exercise, getting enough sunlight, drinking plenty of water,christian louboutin, sleeping enough and having a good mind-set. Some folks by mistake think that they need to eat one hundred percent healthy all the time to be clear and this just isn't true. Lastly throw out any acne clearing product you have in your house
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Winning the battle against adult acne
NEW YORK (WABC) -- Acne in adulthood is an equal opportunity offender and affects both men and women.
It doesn't happen to the teenager with severe acne, but more commonly to the person with pesky pimples that just continue into adulthood.
The back, the chest, and the upper arms are targets, as is the face.
46-year-old Surfina Adams' reflection disappoints her when she sees the acne that's bothered her since her teens.
Makeup is just a cover up.
"Every year I think this is going to be the last year. I think how old can you be and still have acne, it's horrible!" Adams said.
Sarah Simsarian had acne too.
She looks pretty good now, but before treatment, her outbreaks made it hard to face the people she met as a business consultant.
"You have a sense of shame and embarrassment, and want to walk around with a paper bag on your head," Simsarian said.
Fortunately, both Surfina and Sarah are getting relief, though with different treatments, because there's no one therapy for all acne patients.
Acne pimples start when skin cells plug up an oil gland opening.
That's a white head or a black head.
As the oil gland balloons out, bacteria cause infection around it.
With no treatment, the growing gland becomes a cyst under the skin.
Acne factors include a change in female hormones, stress and some oily cosmetics.
Chocolate, you'll be glad to know, is not a cause of acne pimples.
Regardless of the cause, acne care starts with a gentle skin cleaning, not rough scrubbing.
"Scrubbing, a hard scrub especially, causes inflammation, which can make things worse," said Dr. Halem.
When over-the-counter drugs and creams don't work, these prescription antibiotic creams and pills can kill the pimple infection, and Tretinoin creams can help prevent pores from blocking up.
Sometimes oral contraceptives work for women, to balance sex hormone surges.
Surfina is doing better using some of these, and hasn't needed Accutane, a strong drug that is the most effective acne medication, but can cause birth defects.
When creams and drugs don't work, patients have another option, the laser.
During a demonstration, doctors applied a chemical solution to the skin that sensitizes plugged oil glands to laser light.
"We then treat with a laser which activates the solution in the oil gland that tends to shrink the oil gland down," said Dr. Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas, a Dermatologist.
Sarah had the worst acne with cysts under the skin.
Dr. Armenakes used the laser on her.
"Look at my skin, it's fantastic. I can go out of my house without makeup and I'm very pleased with the results," Simsarian said.
Lasers are the newest acne treatment.
It's not clear that they are as good as medication, and treatments can be expensive.
Powerful drugs such as Accutane can come as close as possible to what would be considered an acne cure, though with the risk of side effects.
Dr. Hamel warns that you should not pick at pimples because that can lead to scarring which is very hard to treat.
(Copyright ©2010 WABC-TV/DT. All Rights Reserved.)
It doesn't happen to the teenager with severe acne, but more commonly to the person with pesky pimples that just continue into adulthood.
The back, the chest, and the upper arms are targets, as is the face.
46-year-old Surfina Adams' reflection disappoints her when she sees the acne that's bothered her since her teens.
Makeup is just a cover up.
"Every year I think this is going to be the last year. I think how old can you be and still have acne, it's horrible!" Adams said.
Sarah Simsarian had acne too.
She looks pretty good now, but before treatment, her outbreaks made it hard to face the people she met as a business consultant.
"You have a sense of shame and embarrassment, and want to walk around with a paper bag on your head," Simsarian said.
Fortunately, both Surfina and Sarah are getting relief, though with different treatments, because there's no one therapy for all acne patients.
Acne pimples start when skin cells plug up an oil gland opening.
That's a white head or a black head.
As the oil gland balloons out, bacteria cause infection around it.
With no treatment, the growing gland becomes a cyst under the skin.
Acne factors include a change in female hormones, stress and some oily cosmetics.
Chocolate, you'll be glad to know, is not a cause of acne pimples.
Regardless of the cause, acne care starts with a gentle skin cleaning, not rough scrubbing.
"Scrubbing, a hard scrub especially, causes inflammation, which can make things worse," said Dr. Halem.
When over-the-counter drugs and creams don't work, these prescription antibiotic creams and pills can kill the pimple infection, and Tretinoin creams can help prevent pores from blocking up.
Sometimes oral contraceptives work for women, to balance sex hormone surges.
Surfina is doing better using some of these, and hasn't needed Accutane, a strong drug that is the most effective acne medication, but can cause birth defects.
When creams and drugs don't work, patients have another option, the laser.
During a demonstration, doctors applied a chemical solution to the skin that sensitizes plugged oil glands to laser light.
"We then treat with a laser which activates the solution in the oil gland that tends to shrink the oil gland down," said Dr. Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas, a Dermatologist.
Sarah had the worst acne with cysts under the skin.
Dr. Armenakes used the laser on her.
"Look at my skin, it's fantastic. I can go out of my house without makeup and I'm very pleased with the results," Simsarian said.
Lasers are the newest acne treatment.
It's not clear that they are as good as medication, and treatments can be expensive.
Powerful drugs such as Accutane can come as close as possible to what would be considered an acne cure, though with the risk of side effects.
Dr. Hamel warns that you should not pick at pimples because that can lead to scarring which is very hard to treat.
(Copyright ©2010 WABC-TV/DT. All Rights Reserved.)
Clear Your Skin With This Simple Homemade Acne Remedy
Here’s a quick and simple acne remedy that can clear your skin without the expensive cost and harsh chemicals most acne treatments contain.Best part: This remedy can work for all types of acne whether it be vulgaris, cysts,tiffany schmuck, pimples,Thomas Sabo, zits, blemishes, etc.Things You’ll Need For This Acne Remedy:Honey – Honey stops acne dead in its track by killing acne causing bacterium that can cause or worsen your acne due to the antibacterial and antiseptic properties it contains. For best results with honey: try to get 100% pure honey.Baking Soda – can rapidly heal your acne by drying up skin oil,tiffany schmuck, reduce redness and swelling and prevent new breakouts from forming. Water – water will be use to help make a paste form from honey and baking soda. Mixing these 3 ingredients together will make it easy to apply to your acne prone skin areas. Acne Remedy Instructions: 1.Combine and blend two teaspoon of baking soda with four teaspoon of water to form an easy to apply paste. 2.Apply paste to your acne prone skin and gently massage in a circular motion for 15 to 20 seconds. This step will help remove oil, dirt, and dead skin cells that clog up pores. 3.Gently wash off paste with warm water. 4.Now,tiffany schmuck deutschland, add 1 teaspoon of honey and mix it into the left over baking soda paste. 5.Reapply the new baking soda and honey paste to your acne prone skin areas and leave it on like a mask. 6.Lie down and leave mask on for 5 to 15 minutes. 7.Rinse off and repeat once a day until your acne completely disappears These are steps to make your own acne remedy using baking soda, honey and water.
.It's The Unofficial Start of Summer!
Memorial Day weekend kicks-off the summer season (although it doesn't feel at all like summer where I live.)
While summer is supposed to mark the start of relaxing, lazy afternoons for many families, mine included, summertime means days packed full of kid's activities, family get-togethers, parties, picnics, weddings, sports, and general life craziness (oh, yeah, and you have to fit work somewhere in there too.)
Here are some tips to help you keep your acne treatments on-track as you gear up for summer:
•Continue to use your acne treatments consistently. By keeping to a routine you'll be less likely to forget to use/apply/take them. Consistent treatment is crucial to clearing your skin.
•Spending lots of time at places other than home? Keep extra treatments at these places. You won't have to remember to pack them and you'll never spend a long weekend away without your acne treatment.
•Although summer is full of fun, sometimes it can feel overwhelming and stressful too, especially if you're stretching yourself too thin. There is some indication that stress may worsen breakouts, at least for certain people. If this sounds like you, try to keep stress levels down as much as possible (easier said than done, right?)
•Planning on getting outdoors this weekend? Don't forget the sunscreen. By now you've probably heard the controversy in the media surrounding the SPF rating and sunscreen safety. Confused? Our About.com Guide to Skin Care has information about the Environmental Working Group's 2010 Sunscreen Guide. You may also want to check out this piece: Is My Sunscreen Effective?
Have a great Memorial Day, everyone!
By Angela Palmer
While summer is supposed to mark the start of relaxing, lazy afternoons for many families, mine included, summertime means days packed full of kid's activities, family get-togethers, parties, picnics, weddings, sports, and general life craziness (oh, yeah, and you have to fit work somewhere in there too.)
Here are some tips to help you keep your acne treatments on-track as you gear up for summer:
•Continue to use your acne treatments consistently. By keeping to a routine you'll be less likely to forget to use/apply/take them. Consistent treatment is crucial to clearing your skin.
•Spending lots of time at places other than home? Keep extra treatments at these places. You won't have to remember to pack them and you'll never spend a long weekend away without your acne treatment.
•Although summer is full of fun, sometimes it can feel overwhelming and stressful too, especially if you're stretching yourself too thin. There is some indication that stress may worsen breakouts, at least for certain people. If this sounds like you, try to keep stress levels down as much as possible (easier said than done, right?)
•Planning on getting outdoors this weekend? Don't forget the sunscreen. By now you've probably heard the controversy in the media surrounding the SPF rating and sunscreen safety. Confused? Our About.com Guide to Skin Care has information about the Environmental Working Group's 2010 Sunscreen Guide. You may also want to check out this piece: Is My Sunscreen Effective?
Have a great Memorial Day, everyone!
By Angela Palmer
Pregnancy Skin Care Tips for Acne-Prone Alicia Keys
Musical power pair, Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz, who've been together since the fall of 2008 and plan to marry later this year, are going to have a baby.
The happy couple was in London on Thursday night to attend the Black Ball -- a fundraiser for Keys' "Keep a Child Alive" AIDS/HIV charity -- and the expectant mom was positively radiant in a one of a kind strapless (and extremely poufy)Dolce & Gabanna gown - replete with incredibly fierce spiky silver Louboutin's.
Keys rocked the packed house at St. John Smith Square in Westminster with an intimate set of hits like "Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart" and "Empire State of Mind" and thrilled the crowd by inviting Roxy Music legend, Bryan Ferry on stage as the two dueted "Love is the Drug" and "Slave to Love" while the photographers' flashbulbs erupted.
She looked spectacular and emanated an inner glow last night, but the altruistic Grammy winner, who has grappled with acne for much of her life, might have a tough time keeping her skin red-carpet ready now that she can no longer resort to products containing harsh chemicals. The fact is that acne flare-ups during pregnancy are very common especially during the first trimester as hormone levels increase causing a rise in the body's oil production.
Happily, Keys, like the rest of us, doesn't have to let her face go to seed just because she's preggers. (Here's a list of 8 Products You Can NOT Use When You're Pregnant!)
The most important skin care ingredient to stay away from when you're carrying a baby are retinoids. Found in prescription anti-acne/anti-wrinkle brands like Retin-A and Renova and, in lesser strengths in many over-the-counter products, retinoids in oral form have been liked to miscarriages and birth defects. Although research suggests that topical use doesn't pose the same risks, most OB/GYNs recommend staying away from them. Instead, try Belli Pregnancy Specialty Skin Care Solutions Acne Clearing Facial Wash ($22, dermstore.com) - this awesome brand is the only line that ensures that none of its ingredients are linked to birth defects or reproductive toxicity!
Another pregnancy safe anti-acne treatment is DDF's Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 5 Percent With Tea Tree Oil. ($24, sephora.com)
And, while benzoyl peroxide, one of the standard go-to anti-acne fighters has been proven safe for pregnant women, its some-time partner in zit busting, salicylic acid, has not. So be sure to read labels carefully.
As anyone with acne issues knows, the sun can severely aggravate things. With summer on its way, it's important to note that when it comes to protecting skin from the sun, moms-to-be need to wary of sunscreens containing benzophenone as research has shown links to developmental toxicity and hormonal disruptions with high exposure. Vanicream Sunscreen Sensitive Skin SPF 60 ($16.99, drugstore.com) and Belli Pregnancy Specialty Skin Care Solutions Anti-Chloasma Facial Sunscreen ($22, skinacrerx.com) are both safe options.
The happy couple was in London on Thursday night to attend the Black Ball -- a fundraiser for Keys' "Keep a Child Alive" AIDS/HIV charity -- and the expectant mom was positively radiant in a one of a kind strapless (and extremely poufy)Dolce & Gabanna gown - replete with incredibly fierce spiky silver Louboutin's.
Keys rocked the packed house at St. John Smith Square in Westminster with an intimate set of hits like "Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart" and "Empire State of Mind" and thrilled the crowd by inviting Roxy Music legend, Bryan Ferry on stage as the two dueted "Love is the Drug" and "Slave to Love" while the photographers' flashbulbs erupted.
She looked spectacular and emanated an inner glow last night, but the altruistic Grammy winner, who has grappled with acne for much of her life, might have a tough time keeping her skin red-carpet ready now that she can no longer resort to products containing harsh chemicals. The fact is that acne flare-ups during pregnancy are very common especially during the first trimester as hormone levels increase causing a rise in the body's oil production.
Happily, Keys, like the rest of us, doesn't have to let her face go to seed just because she's preggers. (Here's a list of 8 Products You Can NOT Use When You're Pregnant!)
The most important skin care ingredient to stay away from when you're carrying a baby are retinoids. Found in prescription anti-acne/anti-wrinkle brands like Retin-A and Renova and, in lesser strengths in many over-the-counter products, retinoids in oral form have been liked to miscarriages and birth defects. Although research suggests that topical use doesn't pose the same risks, most OB/GYNs recommend staying away from them. Instead, try Belli Pregnancy Specialty Skin Care Solutions Acne Clearing Facial Wash ($22, dermstore.com) - this awesome brand is the only line that ensures that none of its ingredients are linked to birth defects or reproductive toxicity!
Another pregnancy safe anti-acne treatment is DDF's Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 5 Percent With Tea Tree Oil. ($24, sephora.com)
And, while benzoyl peroxide, one of the standard go-to anti-acne fighters has been proven safe for pregnant women, its some-time partner in zit busting, salicylic acid, has not. So be sure to read labels carefully.
As anyone with acne issues knows, the sun can severely aggravate things. With summer on its way, it's important to note that when it comes to protecting skin from the sun, moms-to-be need to wary of sunscreens containing benzophenone as research has shown links to developmental toxicity and hormonal disruptions with high exposure. Vanicream Sunscreen Sensitive Skin SPF 60 ($16.99, drugstore.com) and Belli Pregnancy Specialty Skin Care Solutions Anti-Chloasma Facial Sunscreen ($22, skinacrerx.com) are both safe options.
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