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**chinadoll** · June 27, 2008, 05:03 PM

Re: Acne.

Hi Jane, I agree with you. My skin never looks better than when I am on Atkins. I also think the water consumption helps and the exercise gets you sweating and cleaning out those pores. I would take a wait and see attitude and then show your dermatologist before jumping into such a strong drug therapy. Besides, the fact that you didn't always have bad skin tells me that it isn't you.

Here's my potential explanation. You were in a cool moist climate, The Arizone heat may be overdrying your skin and irritating it. The oils and fats from Atkins may now be soothing the overdryness and irritation. I know we tend to think of Acne as an oily problem, but overuse of drying agents can also produce acne, so why not arid conditions and too much aircon? Anyway, I am glad the problem is alleviating itself no matter what the cause.

**Lyssie** · June 27, 2008, 05:30 PM

Re: Acne.

Uhm. Accutane shouldn't be scary, even I was debating starting it for the odd outbreak... The course of treatment is 15-20 weeks. During that time is when you're not supposed to get pregnant, but it's not saying that you can't ever get pregnant because of the birth defects that it could cause.

Honestly, there are also a lot of antibiotics that you should not take while pregnant so it's not like this drug is so much worse than them.

I stick by that if you don't want to take a medication, then you shouldn't be taking it, but while you may be scared about taking this, ask yourself whether you are planning to become pregnant in the next 4 months...

**DesertRain** · June 27, 2008, 05:43 PM

Re: Acne.

Thanks China and Lyssie,

Lyssie have you ever taken it before? Can you tell me about your experience with it? There's so much negative chatter about it that I'd like to hear a positive outlook on it. I have no plans on having babies. I'm done. My kids are at the self-sufficient stage and I'm loving diaperless days, quiet afternoons when they are at school. (I'm hoping for a tummy tuck in the future instead

) Nevermind the fact that I'm working on my Bachelor's full time. So the whole pregancy thing isn't what scares me. It's the talk about depression and suicide and psychosis associated with Accutane that makes me think twice.
Also, I just wouldn't want it to effect my success with Atkins. So if I need it, I'm wondering if it would be better to wait until I'm at goal just in case?

**Sherri** · June 27, 2008, 07:36 PM

Re: Acne.

Hello Jane,

How ironic! I was just watching one of Doug Kaufmanns show last week to where he was addressing this very same thing. He had a guest on his program named "Chris Gibbons" and he was promoting a book he wrote called "Acne Free In Three days" They discussed the bacteria connection as well as the yeast connection with acne. What was suggested to take was a good Pro-Biotic, and anti-fungul as in Olive leaf Extract and using tea tree oil on the out breaks. You are on the best diet for acne, no sugar- no grains and also important to destress. According to Doug and Chris.
They also discussed the accutane. Chris had had severe acne for many years and the doctors had him on anti-biotics

, accutane, which severly dried his skin out. It didn't work. He personally seeked out a cure and wrote a book about it.
Worth checking into. You're better off taking the natural approach on this.
If you went the Prescription way ask for Diflucan a prescription anti-fungul.

Sincerely, Sherri

www.knowthecause.com
www.Acnefreein3days.com/ChrisGibbons

**Lyssie** · June 27, 2008, 07:39 PM

Re: Acne.

I actually never got around to going to a dermatologist to get it - as annoying as breakouts are, my skin has gotten much better since I started exercising again, stopped eating refined sugar and I switched to a different cleanser...

That being said, one of my coworkers is on it, she hasn't had a problem with the depression or anything associated with it like that. She said that it *can* make you more dehydrated - some people experience dry skin and the need to constantly have lip balm around.

I know that she would not have recommended it to me if she had experienced any of those side effects. If you have a history of depression, I would talk to my doctor about that, and I would probably ask them if they thought that there was any issue with a low carb diet and taking it. Then again, I also look at the package insert of any drug that I think about taking, and it's available online for Accutane...

P.S. Tea tree oil can help (I have used that before)- don't use it all over your skin, it can cause dryness as well, don't use on any open cuts, and it smells kinda funny.

If you want to try out a couple cleansers (not sure if they'll help you or not), LUSH has a soap called "Fresh Farmacy" that helped, and L'Occitane has a new Rice cleanser (and moisturizer) for problem skin - which is what I currently use.

**Greeneggs&ham** · June 27, 2008, 07:58 PM

Re: Acne.

I took Accutane when I was a senior in HS (yes, it's been around a LONG time). While on it, I had cracked and bleeding lips and I'd get a nose bleed once or twice a week. My heels cracked from dry skin and to this day I still get dry (deep) cracking on the soles of my feet that OTC medicines do nothing for. Prior to Accutane, I would tan very darkly, but since Accutane, I pretty much just burn. I can't say that I ever got depressed (aside from being a zit-faced, nose-bleeding teenager!), but it was a concern back then too. I still have acne breakouts, although they are not nearly as bad as the pre-Accutane puberty years. When the dermatologist suggested I take a second round, I quickly declined.

Personally, I think you should consider all your other options first. What can it hurt if you start a little later versus immediately? Accutane does do what it claims to do -- dry out your sebacious glands, but if there had been another option in the late 80's, I definitely think I would have tried it first.

If you do decide to take it, plan to do it during the coolest or least dry time of year (if that exists in Las Vegas!).

**DesertRain** · June 27, 2008, 10:41 PM

Re: Acne.

Originally posted by Sherri View Post

How ironic! I was just watching one of Doug Kaufmanns show last week to where he was addressing this very same thing. He had a guest on his program named "Chris Gibbons" and he was promoting a book he wrote called "Acne Free In Three days"

Oh my goodness, I need to get on the ball with Doug Kaufmann, since you suggested him before I've been so intrigued....I must accomplish that! And I will definitely look into those suggestions

Originally posted by Lyssie View Post

P.S. Tea tree oil can help (I have used that before)- don't use it all over your skin, it can cause dryness as well, don't use on any open cuts, and it smells kinda funny.

If you want to try out a couple cleansers (not sure if they'll help you or not), LUSH has a soap called "Fresh Farmacy" that helped, and L'Occitane has a new Rice cleanser (and moisturizer) for problem skin - which is what I currently use.

Originally posted by Greeneggs&ham View Post

Personally, I think you should consider all your other options first. What can it hurt if you start a little later versus immediately? Accutane does do what it claims to do -- dry out your sebacious glands, but if there had been another option in the late 80's, I definitely think I would have tried it first.

I think this is exactly what I'm gonna do, gosh my skin gets pretty darned dry already, I can't imagine how much dryer it can get...that must be uncomfortable....lot's of great suggestions I thought I had heard them all.....

and....you're right, it's always dry over here, however....it does get cool. So maybe I will postpone until winter and that might give me time to see if it heals up!

Thanks everyone! (I love this site)

**sallyseachange** · June 28, 2008, 02:14 AM

Re: Acne.

If your face has started to clear up since you've been on Atkins, I'd certainly put any treatment on hold and see where you get to, just naturally.

Loads of people report improved skin conditions since starting Atkins, so this might just be the answer to your problem. I really hope so!

**cookiecate** · June 28, 2008, 07:03 AM

Re: Acne.

I agree with everyone who says to hold off on the medication and give Atkins a chance. My sister - in - law who suffered from acne for many years found she had a food allergy (wheat). You have probably had all the tests but do give this great way of eating a chance.

**Sherri** · June 28, 2008, 07:36 AM

Re: Acne.

Originally posted by DesertRain View Post

Oh my goodness, I need to get on the ball with Doug Kaufmann, since you suggested him before I've been so intrigued....I must accomplish that! And I will definitely look into those suggestions

Good Morning Jane,

I signed up for Chris Gibbons News Letter and recieved it. Here is Basic Secret #1 To clearing Acne

My name is Chris Gibson and I want to first thank you today for
taking a big step towards getting the clear skin you deserve. I
realize it is not easy to visit a website and automatically give
your trust to someone asking for your name and email address. I
want you to know I will not violate that trust and I will deliver
on my promise of providing you valuable information that is sure to
help you.

http://www.acnefreein3days.com

The reason you more than likely visited our website today is because
you were looking for information on how to clear your skin. Just to
give you a little background about myself, I started having serious
skin problems as a teenager in high school. I tried the different
treatments available on the market, like the skin care creams, lotions,
and cleansers. Nothing really gave me the results I was looking for.

In fact, I found out years later that the same over-the-counter
products I had spent money on and tried had assisted in worsening
my acne condition. I mean I was only a teenager and I did not know
what I was doing. I had just seen the commercials on TV and went
to the local Wal-Mart or Target to buy what they were selling. The
other side of it was my friends and family kept giving me advice on
what products to try that they thought worked the best.

Over the years and after much trial and error, I found out there
are some things you could do immediately that gave excellent
results. This is when I figured out the first real basic secret
to having clear skin.

Basic Secret #1: Using a Glycerin Based or Sorbitol Based Soap or
Face Wash.

You have probably noticed that with most soaps and washes on the
market, it is difficult to remove all the oil on the skin without
over-drying or irritating it. I would also always feel an oily
residue especially around the T zone (middle forehead to nose and
chin). A lot of what I tried even left a waxy feeling that I have
now come to understand contributes to blocking the pores and
causing breakouts in many people.

It was when I tried glycerin based soaps that I got great cleaning
without the dryness or waxy feel to my skin. I found the same was
true of sorbitol face washes as well. These types of soaps also
balance the pH of the skin, creating a hostile environment for bacteria.

By replacing both my soap and face wash with the more effective
alternatives I was able to find, my road to clear skin had been
completely changed. I know that if you make similar changes, you
are sure to get good results like I did.

This is also the reason why I created my own brand of face wash
that is glycerin based. It is part of my all-natural Ginalé line of skin
care products based on my book.

If you are interested in using the same all-natural glycerin based
soaps I use, then please follow through to the next link to read
more about them. Make sure you click through on the black
banner in the middle of the page... you can't miss it.

http://www.acnefreein3days.com/recommended.html

Take care Jane!
TTYL, Sherri

**DesertRain** · June 29, 2008, 12:42 PM

Re: Acne.

Thanks Sherri!

**Sherri** · June 30, 2008, 08:14 AM

Re: Acne.

Here's Chris Gibbons basic #2 secret(sharing Chris's 5 basic secrets of clearing Acne, as I recieve them through his newsletters each day) Hope this helps.

I promised I would send along my next basic secret to great looking
skin and here it is! Last time I talked about making a simple
change to the type of soap or face wash you are currently using. I
hope you were able to visit our site below and learn more about the
all-natural glycerin based soaps we have available.

http://www.acnefreein3days.com/recommended.html

I am sure you have probably already heard that besides washing
regularly, there are three other steps you can take to help get
clear skin. The first step would be using a toner, while the
second step would be using a good moisturizer.

Although I would agree with finding and using a good moisturizer
if you have normal or dry skin, it would not be recommended to be
used for oily or even combination skin. In my case, I have found
most facial skin toners to be completely useless.

I do not even use a moisturizer very often because I have combination
skin. Whether you use either of the above steps mentioned is going
to depend on your skin type and personal results.

However, the third step is a critical one everyone should be following. It
does not matter what skin type you have, you should always follow this
basic secret to clearing your skin.

Basic Secret #2: Regular Exfoliation

One of the major things I found when I was trying to clear my skin
was my lack of consistent exfoliation. Exfoliation is the natural
process of flaking away of the outer skin cells, revealing a new
layer of skin that exposes and protects you from the outside
elements. As we get older, the exfoliation process tends to slow
down.

This can lead to an abnormal buildup of dry skin on the surface
that blocks pores and causes breakouts, or contributes to the
wrinkling of skin. Some people are more genetically inclined in the
slowing of their natural exfoliation, and often have serious issues
with blocked pores and acne. The key here is to speed up the
exfoliation process so that the skin renews itself much quicker. This
can be accomplished by the following methods:

1. Alpha and beta hydroxy acids. These are widely available
over-the-counter and are the mildest form of fruit acids used to
create a peeling of the skin. They work slowly over time to speed
up the exfoliation process. I talk about this in greater detail in
my book, "Acne Free in 3 Days."

http://www.acnefreein3days.com

Alpha and beta hydroxy acids are usually pretty inexpensive and
give good results in about 6-8 weeks. They range in strength from 5%
up to 20% generally. The stronger ranges (20% and higher) are
reserved for more intensive peeling.

I have created my own all-natural brand of alpha and beta hydroxy
exfoliating gels. You can read more about these kinds of effective
products and learn more about my entire line of all-natural skin care
called Ginalé, by visiting the next link and clicking on the black
banner in the middle of the page.

http://www.acnefreein3days.com/recommended.html

2. Dermabrasion. This process is much like a sanding of the skin -
much like you would sand an object with sandpaper. The goal with
this method is to remove the outer layers of the dermis - usually
up to 4 layers. For severe acne scarring, there is the operative
dermabrasion performed by a doctor.

This is of course more expensive, requiring a long recovery period, but
it will remove much of the outer layers of skin. There are also middle
type dermabrasion processes like aluminum oxide crystals. These are
performed in salons and require several treatments and can be quite
expensive -- though they are effective.

Many celebrities not wishing to have an acid peel reportedly choose
this method over other dermabrasion options. There is a drawback, this
treatment has been widely reported to create a shine on the skin that
is hard to cover up. There is very little downtime with using a process
like aluminum oxide crystals although it is costly.

3. Peels. There are so many types of peels available and the word
"peel" is so over-used these days that you could write an entire
book on them. I will give you the top choices I know of and stick
to what I call real peels.

A real peel will remove several layers of outer skin revealing the
healthy new skin underneath. If you have ever had sunburn and then
peeled - you will know exactly what I mean by "new skin."

These peels work in a similar fashion. Here are the three I have
the most experience with.

1. Glycolic Acid Peel - is a very strong version of the alpha
hydroxy fruit acid mixture. It works by loosening the dead and
ready to shed skin cells. It does not damage or burn any live cells
and removes only the outermost layers. It leaves the skin softer
and more even toned and usually takes 2-3 treatments over a period
of a month to be noticeable.

2. TCA Peel. This is a true acid peel usually performed by a
dermatologist or certified salon esthetician. This treatment does
burn the outer layers of skin and carries with it some discomfort
and risk of infection. It all but removes the outer layers of skin
and there is a healing time of about one and a half to two weeks.

It has varying strengths and time frames to be used on the skin and
should only be performed by a certified professional. These peels
can give good results but are painful and can be costly. You will,
however, get almost immediate results... as soon as the old skin
peels off you have very even skin tone and reduction of spots and
wrinkles.

3. Phenol Peel. These peels act in much the same way as the TCA
peels but are very strong and are required to be performed by a
medical professional. I don't recommend you to use phenol peels, as
they have been replaced by the milder glycolic and TCA peels in the
dermatological profession.

4. Skin Culture USA Peel for deep layer skin renewal. This is a natural
mixture that has been in use since the 1930's. It provides the same
results as the stronger phenol and TCA peels, but without burning
the skin or risk of infection. I have personally used these peels
for over 4 years and have had great results!

I get comments about the results the peel has given me anytime I
am in public or in a television studio. I talk extensively about this
remarkable product in my book "Acne Free in 3 Days" and the wonders
it has done in removing the old scarring my acne had left behind.

I would recommend this treatment to anyone wishing to have clearer
skin or wanting to reduce wrinkles and photoaging in a dramatic
way. Reasonable in cost and very effective describes the Skin
Culture USA Peel. You can learn more about it by following the next
link...

http://www.skincultureusa.com
__________________________________________________

**Sherri** · June 30, 2008, 08:18 AM

Re: Acne.

#3 Basic Secret

I hope you are finding these letters helpful to you in your quest
for clear and radiant skin. Last time I talked about one of the
most important secrets to clearing your skin, regular exfoliation.
I hope you were able to apply the advice and are now reaping the
immediate rewards.

Now I told you there would be five basic secrets that I would
reveal to you. Today I want to talk a little bit about diet and
acne. No matter where I go, I always get asked about diet in
relation to the skin. Does diet play any role at all in skin
health? You bet it does!

Did you realize that there are almost no mentions of skin disorders
reported in the ancient texts of time? Only leprosy and infection
are given their proper context.

Acne I believe is primarily a 20th Century disease. Our pollution
levels, poor eating habits, and overuse of antibiotics have allowed
yeast (Candida Albicans) to get out of control.

The results? Acne is fairly limited to western civilization but is
becoming more of a problem as other cultures incorporate processed
foods into their eating habits. There are over 17 million chronic
acne sufferers in the United States alone...and 1 in 3 will have to
deal with some form of it in their lifetime.

My own experience also says yes! Absolutely diet affects your skin.
I can remember a time when I could down a regular Coca Cola and my
acne would begin to redden and intensify in less than five minutes!
It was reacting to the sugar in the cola.

In my book, "Acne Free in 3 Days," I talk at great lengths providing
scientific evidence on food and its relationship to being healthy
and how your skin looks.

http://www.acnefreein3days.com

There are specific changes you can make today for the long term to
have better overall health and skin. What is one of the diet
secrets for having great looking skin I want to share with you
today?

Basic Secret #3: Cut the Sugars

Lowering sugar intake is one of the main keys of skin health.
Although food does make a difference that can be dramatic, did you
also know certain foods can be healers as well?

The fantastic discovery I made that you can use food (one of the
components in my book) to help you eliminate acne permanently has
benefited so many people - myself included.

You now have 3 key basic secrets that will help you to improve your
health and rejuvenate your skin! Starting today, I recommend for
you to cut out as much sugar as you can from your diet. The
results you will receive over a period of time will be remarkable.

If you would like to learn all of my secrets today along with
how I was able to get rid of my acne condition in just three days,
then follow through to the next link...

http://www.acnefreein3days.com

Cheers!

Chris Gibson

**Sherri** · July 1, 2008, 07:55 AM

Re: Acne.

#4 Basic Secret to clearing Acne
I hope these letters have been informative and helpful. By now you
should be getting a good understanding of the simple steps you can
take to immediately create an environment for healthy glowing skin.

Last time we talked a little about diet and how it relates to your
skin. I gave you the third secret of cutting the sugars from your
diet. I hope you have thought about this decision and given it a
chance. If you do, you will find out as I did that the long-term
results you will receive will be incredible.

In this email I would like to focus a little more on what you are
feeding yourself and your skin. I will not be telling you to cut
anything else out of your diet, but to add more of two very
important nutrients back in.

Basic Secret #4: Get Plenty Vitamin C & Water

Everyone has heard that old saying, "An apple a day keeps the
doctor away." Well I will go much further than that and tell you
that what you put in your mouth has a huge impact on the overall
health of your skin... your largest organ!

In my book, "Acne Free in 3 Days," I go to great lengths on this
subject. However, what I can reveal to you today is that the most
important supplement you need to make sure you have in your diet is
Vitamin C.

http://www.acnefreein3days.com

Vitamin C is responsible for the skins overall functional and most
importantly, its ability to repair itself and produce/maintain
collagen. You can take Vitamin C easily enough, but you should try
to add foods containing high levels of Vitamin C to your diet.

Some examples include spinach and broccoli (both also rich in
Iron), citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, and limes (I like to
put a slice in my water), and even potatoes which have 25 mgs of
Vitamin C.

You can find out exactly how much Vitamin C I recommend for you to
take daily by getting my book, but everyone should at a minimum be
getting the RDA amount of 60 mgs to avoid deficiency problems like
scurvy. You can get the same Vitamin C I use by following through
to the next link.

http://www.acnefreein3days.com/recommended.html

Drinking plenty of water on a daily basis helps to maintain the
skin's elasticity, and is simply just essential to the health of
your body and skin. One of the main activities of the body's
self-healing system is to filter the blood, a job performed mostly
by the kidneys, with help from the skin in the form of
perspiration.

This self-healing system removes the toxic wastes of metabolizing
food and of other harmful substances that get into our bodies one
way or another. This purification system operates efficiently only
if the volume of water flowing through it is sufficient to carry
away the wastes.

Drinking 8 to 10 glasses (64 fluid ounces) of water a day is the
recommendation. To reach your quota, carry bottled water with you
in your car, your purse, your briefcase -- wherever you go.

By following the basic steps I have outlined so far in the past
four emails, you should be well on your way to creating the maximum
environment for great looking skin. If you would like to learn all
of my secrets along with a faster way to clearing your skin, then
follow through to the next link to learn more about how I was able
to clear my skin permanently in just three days!

http://www.acnefreein3days.com

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