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  • WHAT IS ACNE?

    ANSWER

    All acne is a disorder of the pilosebaceous unit, which is made up of a hair follicle, sebaceous gland, and a hair. These units are found everywhere on the body except on the palms, soles, top of the feet, and the lower lip. The number of pilosebaceous units is greatest on the face, upper neck, and chest. Sebaceous glands produce a substance called sebum, which is responsible for keeping the skin and hair moisturized. During adolescence sebaceous glands enlarge and produce more sebum under the influence of hormones, also called androgens. After about age 20, sebum production begins to decrease.

     

    Acne & Bacteria

    A bacteria, known as Propionibacterium acnes, is a normal inhabitant of the skin. It uses sebum as a nutrient for growth, therefore increases in follicles during puberty.

     

    People with acne have more Propionibacterium acnes in their follicles than people without acne. The presence of bacteria attracts white blood cells to the follicle. These white blood cells produce an enzyme that damages the wall of the follicle, allowing the contents of the follicle to enter the dermis. This process causes an inflammatory response seen as papules (red bumps), pustules, and nodules. The bacteria also cause the formation of free fatty acids, which are irritants, increasing the inflammatory process in the follicle. Read more...

  • CAN WHAT I EAT CAUSE ACNE BREAKOUTS?

    ANSWER:

    Generally no. The primary trigger of most cases of acne is the fluctuation of hormones. Hormones stimulate the oil glands to produce more sebum, which can block pores. Bacteria can then grow within the pores, causing them to become inflamed and break out.

     

    That happens at times of major hormonal change, such as during the menstrual cycle, and during the teen years, no matter what you eat. So despite what your grandmother told you, eating too many potato chips won’t make you break out in pimples.  Read more...

  • DOES STRESS CAUSE ACNE?

    ANSWER:

    Stress is commonly blamed for the development of acne. Stress can have many physiologic effects on the body, including changes in hormones that may theoretically lead to acne. In some cases the stress may actually be caused by the acne lesions, not the other way around! If the acne is being treated effectively, stress is not likely to have much impact on the majority of people.

  • I WASH MY FACE SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. WHY DO I STILL GET ACNE?

    ANSWER:

    Many people still believe that acne is caused by dirty skin. The truth is, washing alone will not clear up or prevent acne. Washing does, however, help remove excess surface oils and dead skin cells. Many people use all kinds of products, including alcohol-based cleansers, and scrub vigorously, only to irritate the skin further and worsen their acne. Washing the skin twice a day gently with water and a mild soap is usually all that is required. However, acne is actually caused by a variety of biologic factors that are beyond the control of washing.

  • IS IT HARMFUL TO SQUEEZE MY BLEMISHES?

    ANSWER:

    Yes. In general, acne lesions should not be picked or squeezed by the patient. In particular, inflammatory acne lesions should never be squeezed. Squeezing forces infected material deeper into the skin, causing additional inflammation and possible scarring.

  • SHOULD I STOP WEARING MAKEUP IF I HAVE ACNE?

    ANSWER:

    You don’t have to stop wearing makeup altogether, but you might try switching brands or going with a different type. If you’re noticing breakouts along the sides of your temples, hair creams or gels might be exacerbating your acne while undergoing acne treatment, you may need to change some of the cosmetics you use. All cosmetics, such as foundation, blush, eye shadow, lubricants, and hair-care products should be oil free. Choose products labeled noncomedogenic (meaning they don't promote the formation of closed pores). In some people, however, even these products may make acne worse

  • DOES ACNE MEAN I’M NOT KEEPING MY FACE CLEAN ENOUGH?

    ANSWER

    Not necessarily. In fact, scrubbing too hard at your face can aggravate your acne, and using alcohol-based astringents can dry out the skin. Acne is triggered by hormones, and while gentle, regular cleansing with soap and warm water can sometimes help with mild breakouts, more significant acne requires more than just good hygiene.

  • WHY DOES ACNE APPEAR MOST OFTEN IN TEENAGERS?

    ANSWER:

    The primary trigger for acne is fluctuating hormones -- specifically, the male hormone testosterone. (Women do have some levels of testosterone.) When teenagers hit puberty, their hormones start surging -- and often, so does acne.

  • WHY DO SOME ADULTS HAVE ACNE?

    ANSWER:

    Although the hormonal fluctuations that cause acne are most common during the teen years, they can also affect adults. Women may experience hormonal swings during their menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause that result in acne breakouts.

     

    Acne can also be a side effect of certain medications, such as anticonvulsants and steroid drugs. Some people may also have a genetic predisposition to acne. One study found that 50% of adults with acne had a parent, sibling, or child with acne.

  • DOES OLISKIN MOISTURIZER AND OAC UNCLOG PORES?

    ANSWER:

    Oliskin Moisturizer & OAC are natural comedolytic which means it breaks down clogged pores. It can clear up acne fast and does a brilliant job at preventing future acne. For even better spot treatment results, the Oliskin Moisturizer does a very good job.

  • DOES THE OAC CAUSE WRINKLES?

    ANSWER:

    No, it does not cause wrinkles, the OAC protects the skin and help the skin to look better.

  • HOW DO I KNOW IF I SHOULD USE OAC + CLEANSER?

    ANSWER:

    If you have been using makeup, it is a good idea to use the Oliskin Cleanser to clear all residue before applying the moisturizer or the OAC.

  • IS A TONER NECESSARY?

    ANSWER

    No. Toners are one of those instances where it’s best to save your money. They are not only unnecessary, they can over-dry the skin. Over-dry skin is irritated skin and irritation can aggravate acne. When you read opinions from skin care experts and dermatologists, most of them tend to agree on this point.

  • CAN I USE SKIN LIGHTENING PRODUCTS WHILE ON ACNE TREATMENT?

    ANSWER:

    Do not use products with the active ingredient Hydroquinone. Hydroquinone topical should not be used with Oliskin OAC, hydrogen peroxide, or other peroxide products.

  • WHAT ACNE TREATMENTS ARE BEST FOR ME?

    ANSWER:

    Oliskin Acne Cure (OAC) is a combination of 100% natural product made from 2 kinds of Olive Oils pressed especially for this purpose and that fit all kind of skin and everyone.

  • CAN I USE OLISKIN PRODUCTS FOR ACNE WITH THE PRESCRIPTIONS I AM CURRENTLY TAKING?

    ANSWER:

    No, you shouldn’t use any other treatment along with Oliskin products for acne treatment.

  • I HAVE SENSITIVE SKIN. CAN I OLISKIN MOISTURIZER OR ACNE CURE (OAC)?

    ANSWER:

    Absolutely.  Oliskin Moisturizer and Acne Cure (OAC) is a combination of 100% natural product made from 2 kinds of Olive Oils pressed especially for this purpose and that fit all kind of skin and everyone.

  • MY SKIN IS EXTREMELY OILY. DO I NEED TO MOISTURIZE?

    ANSWER:

    Absolutely. Oliskin Moisturizer is based on a natural Olive oil that can control and balance your body’s oil production  Moisturize more often it can take few days to see some results. Even if your skin is oily, you should continue moisturizing with Oliskin Moisturizer.

  • SHOULD I MOISTURIZE AT NIGHT?

    ANSWER

    The treatment works best at night especially half an hour before you go to bed, with twice daily moisturization for very mild acne and 3 times a day for severe acne.

  • CAN I USE A MASK WITH THE ACNE TREATMENT?

    ANSWER:

    Do not do this until you are completely clear and have been that way for some time. Once you are completely clear, it is okay to add in one variable at a time. However, if you begin the treatment and are adding in other variables from the get go, you will have no way of judging whether Oliskin Acne Treatment works for you.

  • DO I RINSE OFF THE MOISTURIZER OR THE OAC?

    ANSWER:

    No. Once it is applied, leave it on the skin.

  • HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO CURE THE ACNE?

    ANSWER:

    That depends on many factors: your age, whether you’re male or female, how severe your acne is, and how long you’ve had it, among others. For mild to moderate acne usually it takes about one month using OAC. For more inflammatory acne, it may take about 5 - 6 months. For more significant cases of acne it may take longer.

  • WILL MY ACNE EVER GO AWAY?

    ANSWER:

    Most often, acne will go away on its own at the end of puberty, but some people still struggle with acne in adulthood. Almost all acne can be successfully treated, however. Using OAC will definitely cure your acne.

  • MY SKIN IS ITCHY AFTER I APPLY THE OAC. IS THAT NORMAL?

    ANSWER:

    Yes, itchiness is normal, especially in the first or second week. You can expect this itchiness to gradually subside as your acne clears up.

  • WHEN I APPLY THE OAC I GOT MORE ACNE. IS THAT NORMAL?

    ANSWER

    Yes it is normal. Unseen Acne is forming below your skin’s surface long before it appears, if you see acne appearing on your skin this is normal, the product is working properly to clear the unseen acne.

  • MY SKIN IS BURNING AND/OR RED AFTER I APPLY THE OAC. IS THAT NORMAL?

    ANSWER:

    Many people who begin The Regimen report redness for the first 1-3 weeks, after which time the redness subsides. When you start the treatment and you have sensitive skin, you should expect redness, sometimes severe. It is normal.

  • WHEN I APPLY THE MOISTURIZER OR OAC IT BURNS/STINGS. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

    ANSWER:

    Some people may experience light burning or stinging when they start the treatment. This is a normal healing process and it may cause an uncomfortable sensation when the moisturizer or OAC is applied. This usually goes away within a few weeks as the skin adjusts to the new products.

  • I LIKE TO LAY OUT IN THE SUN IN THE SUMMER. IS THIS OK?

    ANSWER:

    Try to limit sun exposure on facial and body acne prone areas to 10-20 minutes per day if you have lighter skin and 20-30 minutes per day if you have darker skin. Some sun may actually be beneficial for your acne symptoms, so there is no need to avoid the sun altogether. However, it is important for you to avoid getting sunburnt. After 10-30 minutes, depending on your skin tone, do one of the following: (1) get out of the sun, (2) put on a wide brimmed hat to protect your face and/or put on clothing to protect your body,

  • THE TREATMENT WORKED, AND I AM CLEAR NOW. DO I NEED TO KEEP USING THE OAC?

    ANSWER:

    No, but you can continue with the moisturizer that will prevent new outbreaks and protect your skin. However, most people eventually grow out of acne. This varies widely from person to person. Some people only experience acne for a short time in their teen years, while others see it persist well into adulthood. Others may not experience acne when they are a teen, but notice breakouts starting as an adult. The Oliskin treatment can keep you clear during whichever period of your life that you experience acne, until it naturally subsides.

  • HOW DO I GET RID OF THE RED/DARK MARKS LEFT AFTER THE BLEMISH GOES AWAY?

    ANSWER:

    Use the Oliskin Moisturize, this will help you get rid of all red/dark marks left from the acne.

    However, try your best to avoid adding in products and new methods until you're completely clear of active acne. The most important goal regarding red marks is to prevent future acne and thus prevent future red marks from forming in the first place.

     

    A red mark on the skin called an erythematous macule will fade in four to six months after an acne outbreak - but it may get temporarily redder when your skin gets hot or when you exercise. This red macule is not a scar, and is not permanent. In a dark skinned person, the macule may appear as a darker patch on the skin. This is not a scar, either.

  • I’M 40+, NEVER GOT ACNE BEFORE, WHEN I USED OLISKIN PRODUCTS I GOT ACNE. IS IT NORMAL?

    ANSWER

    Yes it is normal, unseen Acne is forming below your skin’s surface long before it appears, if you see acne appearing on your skin this is normal, the product is working properly to clear the unseen acne.

  • CAN I USE OLIVE OIL FROM SUPERMARKET ON MY FACE?

    ANSWER:

    No. Most people think that by purchasing extra virgin olive oil from supermarket, they are guaranteed of getting the best quality oil. Not so! Almost all the “extra virgin” olive oil on the market does not supply nutritional value and health properties that we have a right to expect from olive oil.

    Lower quality oils can be diluted or refined to bring the acidity down so they can be labeled as extra virgin. But now the oil has been adulterated, and that’s not what you want.

     

    Nowhere does it say that “extra virgin” olive oil has to be made 100% from olives. Soaring demand for olive oil has outstripped the available supply. Very simply, more olive oil is sold than is produced. Manufacturers often dilute the olive oil with other oils. This may be the biggest Oil fraud of the 20th Century. Investigators have gathered evidence indicating that the biggest olive oil brands in Italy, Bertolli, Sasso, and Cirio, have for years been systematically diluting their extra virgin olive oil with cheap, highly refined hazelnut oil imported from Turkey. Despite the fact that details of this scandal have been published in Merum, a Swiss-German magazine, and in Italian journals such as Agra Trade, and the newspaper Gazzetta del Mezzoqiorno, this information has been successfully suppressed and is known to only a handful of people. International arrest warrants have been issued and seized documents indicates that at least 10,000 tons of hazelnut oil is involved. As much as 20% refined hazelnut oil can be added to olive oil and still be undetectable to the consumer.

  • CAN I USE SUNSCREEN DURING THE ACNE TREATMENT?

    ANSWER:

    Do not do this until you are completely clear and have been that way for some time. Once you are completely clear, it is okay to add in one variable at a time. However, if you begin the treatment and are adding in other variables from the get go, you will have no way of judging whether Oliskin Acne Treatment works for you.

  • CAN I USE OLISKIN ACNE CURE WHILE TAKING CHINESE TRADITIONAL MEDICATION?

    ANSWER:

    Do not do this until you are completely clear and have been that way for some time. Once you are completely clear, it is okay to add in one variable at a time. However, if you begin the treatment and are adding in other variables from the get go, you will have no way of judging whether Oliskin Acne Treatment works for you.

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