Can this ancient formula work on acne?
Hi,
I found this skin cream that supposedly comes from an ancient
Aztec Indians — those are the folks who ruled Mexico when
Cortez came — that is made from sea shells and lemon. I bought
it, and it sure feels different than any other skin cream. It is
supposedly all natural, but you have to use it for a minimum of
30 days, but you can’t use it in daylight.
It is said to work on acne, which I have, as well as rejuvenation,
scars, wrinkles, etc. all inclusive. possible?
Here is the website:
Any information out there?
Thanks in advance,
Sue
March 24th, 2005 at 2:54 pm
> made from sea shells and lemon … it sure feels different than any other
> skin cream
Lemon provides a very acidic AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid) … which by itself too
strong (not good). Depending upon the strength in which it’s incorporated
into the product, it can be a good thing for some. Sea shells are most likely
finely ground to provide a "pumice" effect that scrubs off dead skin.
- Katie
March 25th, 2005 at 10:12 pm
Katie,
It sounds like if your skin is sensitive to topical products or
already irritated, that this may "ancient formula" be too harsh for
it.
Katrina
March 26th, 2005 at 8:09 am
> It sounds like if your skin is sensitive to topical products or already
> irritated, that this may "ancient formula" be too harsh for it.
Katrina, I’m too sensitive "all over" LOL …
That is why I’m an "oats" preacher - it does the job and doesn’t irritate
- Katie
March 26th, 2005 at 4:34 pm
how can oats help?
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> It sounds like if your skin is sensitive to topical products or already
> irritated, that this may "ancient formula" be too harsh for it.
Katrina, I’m too sensitive "all over" LOL …
That is why I’m an "oats" preacher - it does the job and doesn’t irritate
- Katie
March 27th, 2005 at 5:08 am
Katie,
On the subject of oats - are you talking eating them or using them
topically?!
Let me go on record as saying I hate oatmeal.
And Aveeno makes an oatmeal bath for itching but I have to admit I
have found lavender bath salts more enjoyable.
Okey, to be serious, tell me your theory and the reason behind it.
Katrina
March 28th, 2005 at 1:24 am
> how can oats help?
>
Ground oats are nature’s perfect cleanser IMO … removing excess oils
without stripping, retaining water, softening, and exfoliating … great for all
skins and non-irritating. Search the archives posts about this.
- Katie
March 28th, 2005 at 11:42 am
> tell me your theory and the reason behind it.
>
As mentioned in the previous answer, many articles are in the archives …
this is not a theory in the mental sense, I’ve washed with my oats mix for over
2 years, both for just my face (at the sink) and in the bath. Aveeno baths
are clumpy and messy, where mine absorbs the bathwater well.
- Katie