acne updates anyone?

[salsababy]

I'm curious to see how everyone is doing. :)

My acne has gotten so worse, spread to more places on my face. It is so miserable. My best friend says witch hazel helped her get rid of her acne but it hasn't happened for me yet.

[Alba]

HI Salsababy!
I am so sad to hear that your acne has gotten WORSE!? On 100% raw?
What kind of raw do you eat? High fat - low sugar or high sugar(fruit) low fat?
personally my skin agrees with the low fat raw diet - but it will not work for everyone i think...
My skin is getting better - I think, at least in my face (I have gotten little spots on my back, which I did not have before - those freak me out!) - but my face: better. A little - gah, just yeaterday I was ready to give up: the main reason I am doing this, is to get better skin (I know I know - stupid, but it is true) and now my skin is worse than before raw!!??
I am close to doing something drastic, likr taking a course of accutane, or omitting raw fish into my diet - I just hope it clears up - it sooooo frustrating"!! Mainly because I hate looking like this in front of my bf:( and when my skin is bad i don't want to see him, and i never tell him that is the reason..guahhhh:(
I'm sick and tired of my skin not being perfect! I just watched Scoop ( a movie with Scarlett Johansson) - man, her skin is perfection!!
Almost made me cry...
Love alba

[salsababy]

HI Salsababy!
I am so sad to hear that your acne has gotten WORSE!? On 100% raw?
What kind of raw do you eat? High fat - low sugar or high sugar(fruit) low fat?
personally my skin agrees with the low fat raw diet - but it will not work for everyone i think...
My skin is getting better - I think, at least in my face (I have gotten little spots on my back, which I did not have before - those freak me out!) - but my face: better. A little - gah, just yeaterday I was ready to give up: the main reason I am doing this, is to get better skin (I know I know - stupid, but it is true) and now my skin is worse than before raw!!??
I am close to doing something drastic, likr taking a course of accutane, or omitting raw fish into my diet - I just hope it clears up - it sooooo frustrating"!! Mainly because I hate looking like this in front of my bf:( and when my skin is bad i don't want to see him, and i never tell him that is the reason..guahhhh:(
I'm sick and tired of my skin not being perfect! I just watched Scoop ( a movie with Scarlett Johansson) - man, her skin is perfection!!
Almost made me cry...
Love alba

No, I am not 100% raw. Mainly because I want to make sure I get all my nutritents and because my raw "cooking" skills are not up to par and I need to have some grains and prepared foods. I usually eat fruit and fruit smoothies up until lunch. Then I eat salads (which I love) and usually some sort of dessert. I love avacado and I do eat nuts. But not a lot. I can't handle things like Nut pates and I eat 1 avacado when I eat them. It really depends on how active I am or how my body is feeling.

Understand about the boyfriend thing. Last year I had just gotten my adult acne and my then-boyfriend would (I know this sound gross) suck on the end of my nose! It not only grossed me out but I was PEEVED because it would make me break out on my nose! Nothing is worse than a big zit on your nose, especially an avoidable one. I tried to get him to stop but I didn't have the heart to tell him not to be affectionate with me because it's causing me to get a pimple. :p

What have you tried to clear up your acne? I have to say I tried harsh things like ProActive and I wished I didn't. I actually have way worse acne after having used products like that.

[mysticalend]

Hang in there.

I suffered terribly for many years, and after doing endless hours of research, I concluded that 2 problems were consuming me:

- undigested animal protein
- undigested lactose

The human body has a very, very difficult time digesting animal protein and lactose, and the body views both of these as enemies, and wants nothing more than to get of them. So the toxins leave the body in many different ways, mostly through elimination, but sadly, also through our pores in our skin, leaving our beautiful faces as the unassuming scapegoat. Sometimes, it takes awhile to fully digest years of eating dairy and meat products, and this doesn't happen overnight. And, sometimes everyone's body reacts differently to certain foods.

The enzyme Lactase breaks down lactose, and the enzyme Protease breaks down protein.

Sources of Lactase

Tomatoes
raw milk
raw cheese
Lacto enzyme supplement (http://www.enzymedica.com/products/Lacto?PHPSESSID=3d229614726cbf68948abe4c23db3874)

Sources of Protease

Leafy greens (kale, spinach, romaine)
Nuts/Seeds (soak brown skinned nuts in water first)
Pineapple
Papaya
Protease enzyme supplement (http://www.enzymedica.com/products/Virastop)

I would recommend the leafy greens (raw) in abundance for your best source of protease, and tomatoes (raw) as your best source of lactase. After that, try the supplements to see if they work for you (when the supplements are taken on an empty stomach, or 2 hours after a meal, they purify the blood)

Enzymedica makes the most potent brand on the market, that's why I recommend it. Megafoods, Good'n Natural, and Genesis are also fairly good brands, but I've seen better results with Enzymedica (personally).

The 95% raw diet over the past 7 months has cleared my skin up immeasurably. I hope you find the same peace of mind as well.

Good luck, and let me know how you progress.

[mysticalend]

One more thing ...

Those gimmicks like Proactiv and topicals from dermatologists are actually worse for the skin. The active ingredient is Benzoyl Peroxide, a chemical used to specifically treat this infliction only since the 1930's.

Acne, itself, is a fairly recent phenomina in world cultures, mostly from industrialized and "civilized" nations. The dermatology profession was actually a branch off from urology in the 1840's, and even then, they only treated STD's and their ilk. The actual first treatment of acne were X-rays, which didn't arrive until 1901.

There were probably many rapid "advancements" in civilization between the 1840's and 1901 that spurred our cultures into the modern world we live in today, and one of them was the proliferation of canned food (enzyme depleted when heated to about 250 degrees) while the other was pasteurization (enzyme depleted milk and juice well over 175 degrees).

The proliferation of a consumerist society of convenience who relied on pre-packaged goods (no enzymes) rather than whole foods from the farms (exhorbitant amount of enzymes) may have contributed to this widespread outburst of acne, and from then, perhaps, parents unwittingly passed this down to their offsprings as some kind of genetic mutation.

The last one is just theory on my part. haha. There is not one book on the history of acne, as these are just the conclusions I've drawn from the events at hand. Even dermatologists, who believe themselves to be so divine intellectually, cannot give me books or authors that detail the history of their own profession.

George Orwell once commented "those who control the present, control the past. And those who control the past, control the future". It is high time, I believe, to give the future back to those who deserve it, and not those who believe it is right to shroud the populace with lies and deception.

As you were

Ian

[sungoddess]

my skin has only improved from the horrible wall to wall acne I had upon STARTING raw (which was so frusterating). Low fat is really the only thing that is slowly clearing it up for me, but it is extra slow- I have been raw for 5 months now and my skin is still not good-

all I want is clear skin too at this point- I am SO sick of this!!! But I know its generally going in the right direction (even though I still have a lot of rooom to slip doubt in) but I won't. I have to be confident in this raw, because i think its all i've got, skin-wise.

ALBA I KNOW!!!! watching movies is no good when our skin is bad :(

last night I saw 42nd street at the theater where I was cast and working last year, when my skin was good- and I want to audition for their summer show- but can I? I don't want to be stressed over skin!

ok, i need to think positive :o

[Rawkinlocs]

Simply going raw has given my skin MAJOR improvements. I was one who was ridiculed in high school for having very bumpy skin with dark spots from me picking them to boot! I had acne on my chest and back too.

My back and chest is now clear and my face has cleared up a LOT...I still get little breakouts when my menses is approaching, but my skin has not looked this good since before puberty! It's not perfectly flawless, but it's a huge improvement.

But we also have to realize that aside from diet, there can be other factors at play and if the skin is one of the ways our bodies eliminates things (not every's does this, but those of us whose bodies DO use the skin)...it could be from environmental issues, make-up we used to wear or still wear, skin care products we used to use or still use, soaps, etc. Or it could just simply be that it's just gonna take a little longer for that particular area to totally clear up. Just as some lose a ton of weight almost immediately after having gone raw while for others, it takes months or longer...same with various healing/cleansing/etc. aspects...for some of us, it will just take our bodies a little longer to "get there".

But please try and focus on what positive things HAVE occured thus far...stressing over skin, weight, etc. can make things worse.

[Linda1970]

Hi Everyone,

I'm happy to say that my acne has improved slowly since I started raw about 9 months ago. The improvement increased more when I increased my leafy greens intake, which was about 3 weeks ago. So, I started 9 months ago with about 5-7 big cystic like pimples on my chin and lots whiteheads on chin, temples, forehead and sometimes cheeks. Now, I don't have anymore big ones, just whiteheads on my forehead and chin.

[Alba]

Of course you can be in that show Sungoddes!
I mean, you are probably a great dancer - I can't see how your skin could be a problem - the only one who will find it problematic is you! - You are a beautiful girl and who knows, your skin might have gotten even better this summer!
Movies starring people with perfect skin and close up filming of that perfection is now something that I will not be watching for a long while!
Love albe

[michigan roman]

ive been raw 14 months and my facial skin over the first say 6 months got noticably better then was kinda chugging along slowly improving .

then 4 months ago i quit salt and i got another wave of improvement going now . so ive never read about salt being detrimental to skin but i know modern people have WAY above natural levels of sodium in their systems and it sure sounds logical that it could have a corrosive affect , plus cut down on circulation to skin , and cause inflammation .

[Alba]

oki - thank you so much! no more salt for me:D
Love alba

[swingbolder]

My skin has improved a lot since going raw. I hardly ever get a zit, and I have an overall glow which I never used to have before. Also, something pretty cool happened yesterday:

Back before I went raw, I used to wash my face daily with a toner, and then a cream cleanser (Neutrogena). The toner you have to apply with a cottonball repeatedly until it comes up clean. This used to take several cottonballs and several minutes. The first cottonball would come up dirty, the second slightly less so, until finally the sixth or seventh cottonball or so would come up clean. It was a good regime, but too labor intensive for my taste so I stopped using that stuff about three years ago and just started using soap and water.

Cut to yesterday, I decided to try that stuff again and bought some on my last trip to the drugstore. When it was time to wash my face I applied the toner to the first cotton ball, and when I looked at it, it was completely clean. No dirt on it at all. Not a smudge. I couldn't believe it.

The only explanation I have is that eating raw food has really cleaned my body out. The skin is the biggest elimiminating organ of the body and I guess in this case it's a reflection of my body's inner state. So that was really cool.

[salsababy]

Hang in there.

I suffered terribly for many years, and after doing endless hours of research, I concluded that 2 problems were consuming me:

- undigested animal protein
- undigested lactose

The human body has a very, very difficult time digesting animal protein and lactose, and the body views both of these as enemies, and wants nothing more than to get of them. So the toxins leave the body in many different ways, mostly through elimination, but sadly, also through our pores in our skin, leaving our beautiful faces as the unassuming scapegoat. Sometimes, it takes awhile to fully digest years of eating dairy and meat products, and this doesn't happen overnight. And, sometimes everyone's body reacts differently to certain foods.

The enzyme Lactase breaks down lactose, and the enzyme Protease breaks down protein.

Sources of Lactase

Tomatoes
raw milk
raw cheese
Lacto enzyme supplement (http://www.enzymedica.com/products/Lacto?PHPSESSID=3d229614726cbf68948abe4c23db3874)

Sources of Protease

Leafy greens (kale, spinach, romaine)
Nuts/Seeds (soak brown skinned nuts in water first)
Pineapple
Papaya
Protease enzyme supplement (http://www.enzymedica.com/products/Virastop)

I would recommend the leafy greens (raw) in abundance for your best source of protease, and tomatoes (raw) as your best source of lactase. After that, try the supplements to see if they work for you (when the supplements are taken on an empty stomach, or 2 hours after a meal, they purify the blood)

Enzymedica makes the most potent brand on the market, that's why I recommend it. Megafoods, Good'n Natural, and Genesis are also fairly good brands, but I've seen better results with Enzymedica (personally).

The 95% raw diet over the past 7 months has cleared my skin up immeasurably. I hope you find the same peace of mind as well.

Good luck, and let me know how you progress.

Wait a minute. I'm a bit confused. So the lacto enzyme supplements are suppose to help you get rid of pent up lactose that is stored right now in your body?? Am I understanding this right??

[salsababy]

My skin has improved a lot since going raw. I hardly ever get a zit, and I have an overall glow which I never used to have before. Also, something pretty cool happened yesterday:

Back before I went raw, I used to wash my face daily with a toner, and then a cream cleanser (Neutrogena). The toner you have to apply with a cottonball repeatedly until it comes up clean. This used to take several cottonballs and several minutes. The first cottonball would come up dirty, the second slightly less so, until finally the sixth or seventh cottonball or so would come up clean. It was a good regime, but too labor intensive for my taste so I stopped using that stuff about three years ago and just started using soap and water.

Cut to yesterday, I decided to try that stuff again and bought some on my last trip to the drugstore. When it was time to wash my face I applied the toner to the first cotton ball, and when I looked at it, it was completely clean. No dirt on it at all. Not a smudge. I couldn't believe it.

The only explanation I have is that eating raw food has really cleaned my body out. The skin is the biggest elimiminating organ of the body and I guess in this case it's a reflection of my body's inner state. So that was really cool.


Ohhhhh...that's encouraging. I have noticed your glow through the pictures you posted! Very pretty!

[Vegan Princess]

Hi all. I was having hormonal acne which cleared up when I switched bc pills two weeks ago. But my mom was just here and commented that I just looks healthy and that my skin had a glow. So raw is def doing something!

[Morn]

I am having the same issue right now and it is terrible. Mine are more like red bumps. I am broken out under my chin line the most. I think mine is directly related to that time of the month. About a week before it hits my face breaksout (but this month it is so bad). My friend at work who struggles with the same issue said that for her the only thing that is working so far is using th Burts Bee Tomato complexion Bar (you can get it at CVS) and she also uses rose/witchhazel water with it. I just went out to get the burts bar yesterday it is about $2.50 and it is a small bar of soap. Maybe it will help you too.

[eatyourbroccoli]

ive been on bioidentical hormones for 3.5 weeks and my acne is completely clear.

if you have acne and are experiencing other symptoms pertaining to your menstrual cycle i strongly suggest you find a doctor that deals with bio-identical hormones and have your hormone levels checked.

sometimes it IS as easy as going 100% raw, changing facewashes, being careful about the ingredients in lotions and makeup..but when youve done literally everything imagineable and youre still having no luck, i really really suggest getting your hormone levels checked - specifically by someone who deals with bioidentical hormones bc a) bioidenticals are not synthetic and b) doctors who deal specifically with this will be able to recognize poor levels more easily. as an example, when my levels were checked my general practitioner told me "these levels dont look bad at all", and when i went to the immunologist im dealing with, he told me "an estradiol level below 36 is medically referred to as menopausal. your estradiol level is 35" .. and im 20 years old.

this goes for men too. if youve felt as though youve tried everything and are experiencing the same issues, you should look into this too. hormones are not only a woman's problem.

either way, i wish everyone luck whos struggling with this. its awful.

[eatyourbroccoli]

oh i forgot to mention..

also try seabuckthorn oil. i know here in canada seabuckthornoil.com is a website you can order products from. i personally have been using the seabuckthorn tea lotion and it really helped my spots clear up quickly (more quickly than just bioidentical hormones alone). i also have the seabuckthorn berry cream, because that is an anti-aging cream and my skin looks as though its 40 years old right now (which would be fine if i were 40, but thats twice my age), and it makes me skin very soft. i have the straight seabuckthorn oil too, but i dont use it much..i wake up with tiny clogged pores in the morning after wearing it over night..but ive read that many people have used this and it has cleared their acne alone. i just prefer to use it in the cream form.

and derma e on-the-spot blemish treatment (its all natural..i think its like tea tree oil, lavender oil, and other stuff. ive used all the ingredients in it separately to no avail before..but this combination works well for me)..but i use that twice a day as an all over lotion.

im sure healthfood stores would carry something similar to the canadian product im using for seabuckthorn oil, and derma e i THINK is sold in the states..

ive tried every..single..solitary cream, herb, essential oil, etc. these are the only two that have worked for ME. those two things in combo with the bio-identical hormone replacement. (its mainly the hormones clearing me up, but these two things help heal my skin a lot quicker).

maybe theyll work for you?

[eatyourbroccoli]

sungoddess..

here is a link ive found for you in case youre interested: http://www.patientsmedical.com/

theyre located at 31 east 28th street. i know nothing about nyc..so know nothing about where that is..but theyre the largest integrative and holistic health practice in the city. they deal with bioidentical hormone replacement. you seem to be struggling with exactly what i was..i was convinced that i was breaking out because of what i was eating, but despite being raw and then going low-fat high fruit and then going low-fruit high greens, i was still breaking out and it was overall worsening, though it went through cycles of getting better and then worse than before.

if you have the strength to beat it entirely raw than i truly admire that because thats more strength and patience than i had. i hope whatever you decide you see improvement soon and are still enjoying life in the meantime

[mysticalend]

Wait a minute. I'm a bit confused. So the lacto enzyme supplements are suppose to help you get rid of pent up lactose that is stored right now in your body?? Am I understanding this right??

It won't break down what is "stored" in your body, but it breaks down what is "undigested". Food that passes through the body undigested poisons the bloodstream.This is why these supplements need to be taken on an empty stomach, so the body isn't consuming energy by breaking down food, and can instead work with the supplements to purify the bloodstream.

[meinleben]

what has been working for me is....

low fat....lots of fruit....

Suki skincare products....

put a tiny dab of tee tree oil on blemish....

not overcleansing or overhydrating....

[Gwena]

My skin completely broke out even worse when I went raw, and now it's completely clear for the first time in my ENTIRE LIFE!!! It's still hard to believe.

I had tried everything; Proactive, Clinique, Clarins, stuff from the doctor, birth control pills, etc. Nothing has worked but raw.

You may just need to wait a while and allow your body to heal. I also use a tea tree oil cleanser that fights bacteria. However, I started incorporating the soap only about 2 months ago and my skin was already looking pretty darn good.

[sungoddess]

EYB, thank you very much, I am going to look into that :)

I don't know how much strength I have.... we'll see. I may need some help

[salsababy]

Ohhhh....it's so great to see so many responses! :D
So many people have shared great insight.


Rawkinlocks: I agree that diet plays a big role in acne but other things do as well. Make-up (a big one!), skin care products, soaps, etc. Might I add, clothes that need to be washed? For example I don't wash my pj's every day but I notice that when I forget that to wash them I break out all over my back.

Morm- I love Burt's Bees!! I saw that tomato complexion bar at Whole Foods at the beginning of the year but it's pricey and I have had sooo many things fail me, I didn't get it. Maybe after I finish the new bar I got at the healthfood store.......

Eatyourownbroccoli- Thanks for sharing! Yes, sometimes acne is caused by something else entirely. How is that caused? Is it genetic or is a response your body makes in relation to something? Very interesting......I wonder if google would have some pict. of how to know the difference between that and just having on-set acne. I went to the doctor and she said I had adult acne. (sigh).

[eatyourbroccoli]

it can be genetic, yes..and those who begin their periods before 15 are far more predisposed to it (being severe reactions to their own hormones) than others. it also goes hand in hand with PCOS. birth control pills also can set it off because of how they suppress your bodys ability to make your own hormones..possibly causing a lot of problems once you go off them.

i got lucky and got hit with all of the above.. :p

[Alba]

Oki, freaky things are going on:
My last comment was written in what I would now look upon as a detox-episode...three days prior I got really really drunk (in drinks made of organic orange/carrot juice and gin) at a christmas party - I left at 2 a.m and went home to my bf. who had to carry me to bed - :p ups:D
well, at the time my skin had started to get better and I felt great!
BUT the next day I had my period (I always start bleeding when I eat cooked or drink alkohol - it's how I detox. Normally I just have a little pinkysh flow - sorry to be so graphic)...anyway, I had my period - and Pains - which I never ever have!! And my skin got MAD! especially on my back and forehead - I was so depressed, what had taken me MONTHS to clear up was all bad again...I decided to drink lots and lots of water, eat greens and get enough sleep - furthermore I ordered a packet of Threelac (anti-candida-supplement)
which has helped my skin a lot before - and now - my skin has never been better :D I recomend threelac and I recomend patience - I really feel like this is going in the right direction...
but try to google Threelac and acne.
Love alba

[Alba]

Hi guys - just to prove my point I will post two pictures: 1 from 3 days ago and 1 from yeaterday - on the one from 3 days ago my skin had already cleraed up A LOT, but you can get a small idea of how it was before Threelac...on the one from yesterday - yay!! skin has never been better. oki, let me see if I can do this...
Ok - the ones with the scarf are from yesterday and the one in the grey t-shirt is from 3 days ago.
5 days or so ago - my skin was A MESS - I had little spots all ove rmy forehead and back and ready to give up:( It just didn't seem to get that much better - On the "before" pic it has already improved, like a 1000% - but it was the only kind of before pic I have...
I tottally recomend this stuff!!!
Love alba
ps. I normally get it from something called synergyhealthshop (I think) but Shazzie sells it too and I haven't checked where it's cheapest..

[Alba]

BUMP

people w. acne problems need to give this a try!
It's amazing!
My skin is still getting better!!!
You derserve this...
Love alba

THIS IS NOT A COMMERCIAL - I AM NOT INVOLVED IN THREELAC ECONOMICALLY OR IN ANY OTHER WAY - I AM 18 AND FROM DENMARK - SO DON'T WORRY (in case my enthusiasm was starting to bug you:)

[sungoddess]

I am going to order it!!!!! You look woonderful!

[Alba]

good for you - I truly hope it helps!!
Happy new year!!
love alba

[Stina]

Hey, I used to suffer from just horrible acne, just red deep craters on my face so badly I'd get called pizza-face at school! I spent years and lots of money and frustration going to dermatologists for treatments that would help a little at first and then the acne would just get worst. Then my mum read an article about a dermatologist that was trying holistic treatments and was finding onion juice very effective. So I got into the practice of steaming my face to open the pores, cutting an onion and just using the wet cut piece against my face, and, unbelievable, got results. I know acne reflects something going on with the intestines but it worked for whatever specific problem was causing mine. And the only pill I'm popping these days is a high-quality probiotic. Also, I've read that avocado on the face does amazing things; I've tried and really liked the texture of my skin afterwards. Hope this helps, I sure empathize with how hard acne is on self-esteem.

[madmel]

Hey Alba,

Thank you so much for your information on Threelac - I ordered it already!

I have okay skin, but lately I suffer from minor breakouts. Minor meaning one area only. And I have two really bad big buggers that never seem to heal. Compared to the rest of my face, these two really stand out.

I hope Threelac can help - if not, at least it's good for my inner beauty ;)

Thanks,
madmel

[agapeluv]

Alba, you are too cute! I have heard of the treelac. Did you have any side effects or detox effects? I am very prone to candida I can't eat yeast and avoid sugars(if I can it's sooo hard!)

[Alba]

no detox except for a little bloating to begin with - but it's totally worth it!
I have tried to stay away from sugar (fruit) but it's close to impossible - it's nice not having to worry about it anymore...:D
everyone, let me know how threelac works for you!
Love alba

[salsababy]

I am sooo excited that my acne has gone down a lot!!! Almost don't see it, well almost. I have been going to hot yoga- (it's an hour and a half class) a few times a week and have been washing with a sulfar soap I got at the HFS. The combo of the two has helped sooo much. I think the heat from the hot yoga helps my skin- kind of like when my acne goes down in the summer. I bet if I juice again my problem spots will be virturally invisible!! :)

[Rawmney]

Not sure it would work for others but I see a real correlation with the amount of water I drink - more water, fewer breakouts. Haven't been raw consistently enough to factor in diet, but thought I'd add this to the discussion.

Best,
Caryn

[Alba]

Hi girls! (and boys)
Just wanted to know how Threelac is working for YA?
I am still doing marvelous - well, my skin is - therefor I am too:D
Have you seen any improvement?
Love alba

[ndpoohgirl]

Hi all, I use Emu oil then she mixed in a bit of tea tree oil for me too, I put it on my face everyday. Here in WINDY ND, my face dries out fast in the winter but, it has helped with my acne. I've only been raw since 12/30/06 but I've noticed that I'm not getting any new ones & the old marks are finally going away. I get it locally, it's a friend of mine who has the emu's but here's the site if you want to check it out: www.morningstaremu.com

[sungoddess]

I decided to try Maca first, as my problems are largely hormonal.... and my skin is clearer than its ever been on raw! Hope it keeps up!!!!!

it could just be coincidnce too :)

or the placebo effect

now- it is STILL not perfect, and it IS scarred from before- but hopefully things are still going to be moving forward :)

soooo glad that threelac is working for you!

[Alba]

and I am glad that Maca is working for you!!
I ordered some - but it has taken a while for it to get here? Hmpf.
but HEY - this is awesome!! It sounds as though everyone is doing so great!! Raw is truly amazing!
Love alba

[Gwendolene]

Hi

Have you considered getting tested for allergies? I have been on/off raw for about a year and a half, and every time I would go raw I would get a rosacia type rash on my face. Then I tested positive for a pecan allergy (I was only eating them "on raw"). When stopped eating them, the acne cleared right up (aside from some scaring I hope will heal overtime); it was amazing!!

[madmel]

Hey Alba,

haven't received my Threelac yet, but will update once I have taken it for a couple of days.

At the moment I struggle with major bloating - something new every day :D

cheers
madmel

[Alba]

life truly finds its mysterious ways to keep us enternatined...
*lol*Love alba

[Blu]

I have had at least on bump on my face for 25 years until I started eating raw. At the same I time I started to eat raw I stopped using any acne treatments on my face, washes or creams... I used to wash twice a day with an acne facial wash & put zit cream on my face in places that needed, for at least 15 years or so.. probably more...

So, I started to just use hot water & a washcloth in the shower every day to clean my face. Some days, at first, I would use a Dr. Bonners lavender bar of soap and cold water to get the oil off.

I also stopped using any moisturizer & started to use pure aloe gel. Before wiping off all the water from my face I smear aloe gel (and now aloe juice) on my face & neck.

My skin glows now, especially this week since I have been on a water fast for 6 days now, i thought for sure I would get some break outs since I would be detoxing now, but I haven't had any since, its only getting better.

[madmel]

I have started taking Threelac today! Hope it works, I don't have acne, but a few big buggers that just never seem to really heal.

Thanks for the tip, Alba, I will keep you updated on my success.

cheers
madmel

[Livingsunfoods]

I had problems with my face too. After going raw I started breaking out around the chin and nose. I know this is something that comes along with detox but after a while I felt it was something more. I came across some info. on raw remedies for skin. I used turmeric (which is a root and member of the ginger family if your not familiar. You can find this in the grocery store where the herbs and spices are sold) in powder form daily. I took 1-2 tsp. 2 times a day. You can put it in smoothies in the morning or a raw soup, salad, etc. later on in the day. I noticed immediate results in the first 2 days. Turmeric makes the skin soft and smooth. It helps to purify the blood and offset pimples, acne, and skin imbalances. It is also good for dry skin. In India it is known as a medicine for its beautifying effects and is known as an internal cosmetic. Well I hope this helps you. Everyone has something different that works for them. :)