Author name: Richard Wolfstein

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Food cravings and acne- ghrelin.
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Sugar: Is It Really As Addictive As Crack Cocaine?

As of 2020, the real ruler of the world is not some shadowy New World Order clique, but added sugar.  In 2013, the average American ate 73.1 grams of added sugar (so ignoring fruits, nuts and other natural sources), whereas before 1850, it was below 10 grams. Today, it feels completely normal to have vast rows […]

Guar gum - a safe additive for acne and skin?
Diet

Guar Gum: Is This Ice Cream And Yogurt Additive Acne-Friendly?

For acne, and the processed food epidemic, many people might prefer to live in ignorance. With no knowledge of evil vegetable oil or brain-frazzling MSG, you can happily run riot in the supermarket grabbing anything off the shelf. You can become a permanent resident of McDonald’s, lurking 24/7 in a windowless corner, or tour a

History of aloe vera for skincare and acne.
Topical treatments

The (Almost) Complete History Of Aloe Vera

Over the last 10 years, it’s become near downright proven that aloe vera clears acne. Few other topical treatments have as many fantastic studies to their name, calming inflammation, increasing antioxidants, the list goes on. However, for all we know, before the world was so interconnected, aloe vera’s acne powers could have been proven dozens

Stress causes acne - a new link.
Lifestyle

Secret New Connection Between Stress And Acne Discovered

In 2020, one of the most rapidly expanding acne realms is the world of skin bacteria. There’s lactobacilli, staphylococcus epidermidis, ammonia oxidising bacteria; the complexity keeps growing. Just as we’ve unmasked one mysterious player, twenty more outlines of shadowy figures pop up in the distance. Meanwhile, a more ancient riddle is stress causing acne, which

The celery juice trend - does it clear acne?
Diet

The Celery Juice Trend For Acne: Miracle Or Madness?

It’s the health craze that took the world by storm. In 2019, drinking raw celery juice on an empty stomach was recommended for energy, migraines, efficient digestion and brain sharpness alike. Celebrities such as Sylvester Stallone have given their endorsement, and by May 2019, the celery juice hashtag was used over 133,000 times on Instagram.

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