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Saturday, November 24, 2007

Dermalogica Joins SkinCareRx Team

SkinCareRx is excited to welcome Dermalogica skin care products to its line. Dermalogica is a company that believes that skincare is more then luxury, it is about maintaining and improving healthy skin. The founders of The International Dermal Institute started Dermalogica because they saw the need for a product that actually produced results. Today they are driven by that same commitment to results. Their packaging is simple and to the point and SkinCareRx feels that they have valid products to offer that will help in their customer's pursuit of healthy skin.

Unlike many other skincare products Dermalogica's products are non-comedogenic and contain no lanolin or occlusive mineral oil, no irritating artificial colors or fragrance, and no drying S.D. alcohol. They also offer a wide variety of products, everything from cleansers and conditioners to boosters and sun defense, targeting every type of skin and condition. These two factors alone set them apart from most other skincare options. According to SkinCareRx, Dermalogica has a lot to offer the world of skincare. With this new addition to their product line, which already carries top brands such as Murad and Obagi, they are even more excited about the options they can offer their customers. SkinCareRx declares they work to stay on top of the latest developments in skincare and for them Dermalogica is one of those developments.

For more information, visit skincarerx.com

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Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Chris Gibson, Author of the Book, "Acne Free in 3 Days," Believes Antibiotics are a Problematic Treatment Choice for Acne

Health experts say overuse of antibiotics has contributed to the rapid spread of MRSA. The public health concern of growing antimicrobial resistance is a prime reason 50% of dermatologists report cutting back on antibiotics to treat acne according to the Galderma Quality Report for Dermatology and Managed Care.

Chris Gibson, a holistic health and lifestyle coach and author of the book, "Acne Free in 3 Days," believes antibiotics are a problematic treatment choice for acne. He urges parents to be cautious when seeking an acne regimen that's safe and effective for kids.

Parents across the nation are worried by the seemingly rampant reports of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) infections in schools across the nation. In recent weeks, a teenage boy has died and dozens of students have contracted the bacterial infection.

Health experts say overuse of antibiotics has contributed to the rapid spread of MRSA, once a problem confined primarily to hospital settings. The public health concern of growing antimicrobial resistance is a prime reason 50% of dermatologists report cutting back on antibiotics to treat acne according to the Galderma Quality Report for Dermatology and Managed Care.

On the surface, acne sufferers might feel frustrated, believing that their treatment options have narrowed. But holistic health experts say curbing the reliance on antibiotics is a step in the right direction for the millions of Americans who suffer from acne -- and to the general public in light of the prevalence of drug resistant bacteria.

Chris Gibson, a holistic health and lifestyle coach and author of the book, "Acne Free in 3 Days," believes antibiotics are a problematic treatment choice for acne. He urges parents to be cautious when seeking an acne regimen that's safe and effective for kids.

"You have your family doctor saying we don't want to over-prescribe antibiotics," says Gibson. "Then you take your teenager to a dermatologist and typically one of the first options has been antibiotics. With the drug-resistant 'super-bugs' in the news, no wonder parents are anxious. Just look at the numbers involved. An estimated 80% of teens have some acne, so imagine the volume of antibiotics being consumed if only a fraction of these teens get prescriptions."

The growing problem of drug resistance isn't the only drawback to antibiotics. Side effects are also a major concern. For example, antibiotics can upset the natural balance in your digestive track and stain your teeth.

"I can speak from experience about the side effects," says Gibson, who once suffered from chronic acne. "The digestive issues alone can create a major disruption to the balance of good bacteria in your body- the bacteria that your immune system needs to stay healthy."

Other medications such as Accutane have been the subject of lawsuits after being linked to heart, liver and bowel disease along with depression and suicide. Accutane, normally reserved as a drug of last resort for people with severe, cystic acne, is also known to cause birth defects. But many acne sufferers reach a point of desperation where they'd try just about anything to improve their skin.

After battling acne for 15 years and spending exorbitant amounts of money on different over-the-counter products and drug treatments, Gibson was still disappointed with the results. That's when he began researching and collaborating with his dermatologist to come up with an all natural plan that actually worked. He's acne-free to this day.

"When your skin has problems it means your system is taxed," says Gibson. "That's why you have to attack acne with a 'big picture' mentality and find the right balance for you. For people who've been suffering from acne for a long time, to see results in just three days is a mind-boggling experience."

Best of all, it's an experience that doesn't trade one set of health problems for another. To learn more about Chris Gibson's book and receive a free report on naturally clearing your skin, please follow through to the next link.

For more information, visit acnefreein3days.com

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