Fighting acne on cycle
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cbbram00
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I've tried everything... If it's from hormonal changes not much can be done except damage control. Like boogaman said tanning helps a lot. I'm going to be running HGH for the first time I'm hoping it helps...
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MaxxPursuit
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Tanning always helps. I know some guys who like to use salicylic acid products like wipes or soap containing the ingredient. I've also heard salt baths a couple times a week help out. There's not much you can really do if you're very prone to it. Just tan and do your best to keep yourself clean (i.e. showering immediately in the morning and after training/cardio).
ThatAussieGuy
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There's a few things that will help as I've been looking into this since I got hit a couple of weeks ago 
Tanning as everyone has mentioned - the sun helps to dry out the skin and sebum and also kills the bacteria that causes the acne.
Dry brushing - use a brush with a plant bristle like a cactus bristle from The Body Shop and brush gently, helps to open pores, exfoliate and stimulate skin lymph.
Salycylic Acid - there are some products that are better than others, Neutrogena is one of the better ones. Otherwise go and see a dematologist for a salicylic acid in alcohol solution that you can apply (this is what I have done)
And if it assists, I had a two cycstic acnes, if that's a word that were really deep. You can get these injected with cortisone and they're gone in like two days.
As well as showering, make sure you use clean linen (towels, sheets) and your clothes are clean.
Cheers
Tanning as everyone has mentioned - the sun helps to dry out the skin and sebum and also kills the bacteria that causes the acne.
Dry brushing - use a brush with a plant bristle like a cactus bristle from The Body Shop and brush gently, helps to open pores, exfoliate and stimulate skin lymph.
Salycylic Acid - there are some products that are better than others, Neutrogena is one of the better ones. Otherwise go and see a dematologist for a salicylic acid in alcohol solution that you can apply (this is what I have done)
And if it assists, I had a two cycstic acnes, if that's a word that were really deep. You can get these injected with cortisone and they're gone in like two days.
As well as showering, make sure you use clean linen (towels, sheets) and your clothes are clean.
Cheers
trank406
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Rich Piana's Liver and Organ Defender? Is that the one you're talking about that also helps with skin/acne?
trank406
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Yeah I heard it was good stuff! Might have to check that out!
Rich Piana's Liver and Organ Defender has Zinc which is supposed to help the skin. Also, if you get acne on your face "Pericone MD Gentle Cleanser" is great to wash your face with! Tanning I found always made the issue worse by causing the sebaceous glands to go into overdrive, but everyone is different. Finasteride or Dutasteride help as well. They act as DHT inhibitors though.
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I like good BCAAs in addition to protein from food or shakes because amino acids are the building blocks of protein and when you eat chicken, eggs, beans, etc. your body is going to have to break it down into amino acids which then get reconfigured into new proteins. The process isn't instant, so in addition to that I like to supplement by cutting out the middle man and keeping a steady amount of amino acids coming in that can immediately formulate into the proteins my body needs! AllDayUMay also has a good amount of Leucine in it as well which flips a switch in your body that says "hey it's time to build muscle." By sipping on BCAAs with Leucine your body tends to linger in a state of wanting to build.
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