There are alternatives to embarrassing acne.

Many of us have experienced the pain and embarrassment of acne at some time in our lives. Those red pimples are a social stigma, even if others have them too. Some of us are left with the deep physical and emotional scars of severe acne. But it doesn't have to be that way any longer.

Leading dermatologists and scientific research have concluded that the primary cause of acne in both teenage girls and boys, and about 50% of adult women, is hormonal imbalance. Young people's hormones are going crazy with high levels of testosterone. Women are experiencing hormonal changes as they approach their 40's and 50's. And in my research, I have discovered a direct link between the chemicals in the products we use on our skin and hormone disruption.

Many acne products contain Age Accelerators which affect hormones and are linked to major illnesses.

Many of the synthetic chemicals commonly found in acne treatments are xeno-estrogens (false hormones). Other ingredients are known hormone disruptors. All of these Age Accelerators send mixed messages to our cells and body, scrambling our hormones and resulting in acne. Even worse, many of these chemicals are found in breast cancer tumors and may also lead to depression, birth defects and other aging diseases.

If other treatments haven't worked for you, it's not your fault. You probably did not have the information to know some of the ingredients actually aggravated your acne. The cosmetic companies know these facts and don't tell you. The recently passed California Safe Cosmetics Act is attempting to ban many of these chemicals. Some companies use slick advertising with paid doctors and celebrities, giving you false hope their products will work for you. And although you may have short term results like some of the testimonials, what is the long term cost to your future?

At last, there is a positive solution. There are healthy ingredients available in clinically tested formulas that are effective for eliminating acne. They have been proven effective when compared with leading brands. These formulas are free of synthetic chemicals that cause sensitivities, allergies, blackheads, redness, or inflammation. An especially important fact is they do not cause hormonal disruption.

Be informed and make wise choices. As an informed consumer, you do have effective, safe choices. I would recommend that you avoid the following at all cost:

*Benzyl peroxide: causes skin irritation, allergic reactions & inflammation; (Material Safety Data Sheet)
*All products containing parabens (methyl, propyl, butyl, ethyl): xeno-estrogens; found in human breast tumors (Brunel University; Journal of Applied Toxicology)
*Propylene glycol: may contribute to central nervous system depression (U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services)
*Imidazolidinyl urea: a 'free' formaldehyde suspected to be a carcinogen (Virginia Tech)
*Fragrance: some are hormone disruptors; contain highly toxic chemicals (Environmental Health Network; FDA Office of Cosmetics Fact Sheet)

I sincerely want you to have the results you desire. You no longer have to suffer from acne. There are effective products available to you. Stay informed and make intelligent healthy choices. Reprint rights granted. Please share this article with your friends, family and colleagues. All reprints must include a live link to www.chaeorganics.biz . Content may not be altered and must be used as distributed by Chaé Organics, Inc.
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About the Author

Linda Chaé is a prominent researcher, formula consultant, educator and consumer advocate. Her AcneTx™ Treatment System, an effective clinically tested formulation, is now on Special. For more information about toxic chemicals and your health visit http://www.chaeorganics.biz