As a father with four teenagers, I know all too well how this week's topic can affect a young person's self confidence. Fortunately for our children, my wife and I were introduced to Melaleuca before they were born.
I sincerely hope this information will be helpful to you or someone you know.
Regards,
Richard M. Barry
Richard M. Barry
Keeping Skin Acne-Free
Although acne is common in adults, especially in women who are pregnant or taking birth control pills, it is much more common in teenagers. The common denominator in these conditions is a cascade of hormonal changes. Bothersome as a pimple or two might be for an adult, for a teenager acne can be a blow to their self esteem and a trigger for depression. A scientific study was conducted to see how prevalent the link is between acne and depressive symptoms, anxiety, and suicidal behaviors. The conclusion was that young people with acne are at increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicide attempts.
This article presents some acne treatments, including antibiotic treatment, birth control pills, and the prescription Isotretinoin, better known as Accutane. Accutane has well-known risk factors, but this news article notes that the risks are higher than first expected.
Fortunately there are effective alternatives. This news article reports on three studies that showed the effectiveness of tea tree oil (Melaleuca oil) to treat acne. Also, we found a health article that tells us that fish oil supplements greatly benefit skin by regulating oil production to boost hydration and prevent acne.
The Melaleuca Wellness Guide advises us to reduce sugar consumption and avoid unhealthy fats. Get 20 grams of fiber including FiberWise Drink or Bars. Take Vitality 4 Essentials which include the Vitality Pack plus CellWise, a broad-spectrum antioxidant that helps fight inflammation, andFlorify, a probiotic. Probiotics protect your immune system and have been shown to fight acne bacteria. Take Coldwater Omega-3 to reduce inflammation. ProVex-Plus is a potent antioxidant that helps protect and heal skin.
The Zap-It Acne Treatment System was specially developed for the prevention of acne. Consistent use of this system usually delivers clear skin. In addition you can apply T36-C5to any developing pimple.
Conclusion
Acne should not be ignored. Life can be humiliating enough without the extra burden of acne. A few simple consistent changes in diet, routine, plus a little bit of time can make all the difference. For more information see this RM Barry Research Report.
~ Richard M Barry
The Melaleuca Wellness GuideSuccess Stories
The people below will receive a free Melaleuca Wellness Guide for submitting their stories.
Thank you SO much for publishing The Melaleuca Wellness Guide! It is truly an indispensable addition to our family library. In fact, its the most used book on our shelf! We have referred to it for treatment of various ailments such as warts, acne, hot flashes, diabetes, joint pain, fleas, and laundry challenges. I used to have to ask my daughters to get the book for me to look up what to do. Now they just bring the book to me, or look it up themselves! We could NEVER be without our Wellness Guide!
~ Toni
Acne Success Stories
The people below will receive a free Melaleuca Wellness Guide for submitting their stories.
Prior to opening my shopping account with Melaleuca we ordered Proactive for our teenage son. It was very expensive and only worked marginally. One of the first Melaleuca products we tried was the Zap-It Acne Defense System and we couldn't believe how quickly it cleared up his complexion, and at a fraction of the cost that we had paid for Proactive. As he continued to use Zap-It, if he did have a break-out it was only slight and he would also apply the MelaGel at night. Between MelaGel and the Zap-it Quick Stick Acne Spot Treatment it would clear it up almost immediately!
Now I have to share with you my personal story. I never had acne as a teenager. It waited until I was an adult to bless me with its presence. I also use the Zap-it Facial Wash and the Deep Clean Astringent Acne Medication on a daily basis and it never dries my skin out. And it works great for my 52 year old skin! It gives you great confidence to go out and face the world and not worry about acne, no matter what your age!
~ Susan
As a woman in my mid fifties one does not expect to be still having issues with pimples. However over the last year I found myself periodically getting sometimes painful blind spots on my chin. A couple of months ago I came across a bottle of Zap-It Facial Wash that was left by my grown daughter who has moved out. I decided to try washing with this vigorously every morning. Within a matter of about 5 days the spots cleared up. What an amazing product, which I have now added to my daily routine.
~ Hilary
My husband and I have both suffered with severe adult acne. After successfully using the Renew Lotion to clear up other skin conditions, we decided to give it a try on our faces, and to our surprise, it worked! I have oily skin and was skeptical, but figured my skin couldn't get any worse...in less than 30 days BOTH of us had completely clear faces, free of acne, after applying the Renew lotion over the entire face once daily (after showering). My husband had deep pits and scarring left over from teenage acne; we've been using the Renew on our faces for a few months now, and the scarring is nearly completely gone, our skin tone has evened out, and the pits on his face are less than half as deep. We've recommended this Renew "treatment" to others and they've seen similar results. However, it does not appear to work for teenage acne, just adult acne. Thank you Melaleuca!!!
~ Heather
A friend of my daughters, who is at her grandmother's about 3 times a year, came over this last summer. The kids were going to go do something the next day so she stayed overnight at my house and I noticed she really had lots of acne on her forehead and her back. I let her put on the Melaleuca's Zap-it Acne Treatment Cream and the next morning it was almost 100% better. She went home that evening and her grandma asked "what did you use on your forehead" and she told her. She called me up the next day wanting the acne medication and I ordered her 2 tubes. She said when they run out she will definitely call me again to get more. She said it really was working quite well for her granddaughter.
~ Angie
I have been a Melaleuca customer since January 2010. When I became a customer I was informed that Melaleuca had products to treat acne, and since I was very pleased with other products I had used, I thought I would give it a try. I have used prescription acne medications since I was about 30 years old (12 years), usually using benzoyl peroxide wash and retinol cream. The prescriptions did very well for my skin and it was always pretty well clear while I used them. I ran out of my prescriptions and instead of making a trip to the doctor I decided to try the Zap-It products. I was so happy to see that they worked just as well as my prescription strength medications, and I have been using Zap-It ever since!!
~ Susan
Well, acne was the whole reason why I gave Melaleuca a try. I had acne that started in the third grade. As I grew older I ended up with cystic acne, and the only way to rid myself of it was to go to the doctor and have shots put in my face. I ended up with one cystic blemish that was so bad on my cheek that I could see it when I talked. It was so raised and round under the skin; very painful. I had tried everything in the past 3 months to get rid of it hoping to avoid having a shot. I was skeptical because of how affordable the Zap-It system was, and thought it wouldn't work because I had paid high dollar for Clinique, Mary Kay, Origins, and some others. The cyst was just not budging! I was encouraged to order the Vitality Pack, the MelaPower, and the Zap-It 4 step system. I am here to report that in 3 days my face was clear! I haven't had to have a shot in my face in almost 8 years! Thank you Melaleuca for m aking a product that allows me to feel better and more comfortable in my own skin!
~ Angela
