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Spotless: The Essential Guide to Getting Rid of Spots and Acne [Paperback]

Elaine Mummery
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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Matador (4 Jun 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1848761090
  • ISBN-13: 978-1848761094
  • Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 14 x 1.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 124,555 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Acne is a problem that has no age barriers. With so much conflicting advice about, it can be difficult to know exactly how to find a cure. "There is no scientific evidence that links food to acne" is a statement commonly used by doctors and is the basis of many acne books but is this statement true? So many health professionals focus solely on getting rid of the spots by means of topical lotions and antibiotics but could the appearance of spots be your body's way of telling you that something else is wrong? Could spots just be a symptom? Spotless is the result of fifteen years of independent research, research that has uncovered the real reason as to why people get acne. The book offers the reader the opportunity to learn exactly how their body works, what foods have been linked to acne and explains why the use of antibiotics can cause acne to develop. Real case studies have been included to let the reader understand that everyone is different and what causes one person to suffer from acne can be completely different to someone else. Spotless provides a step-by-step guide to washing and cleansing, safe products to use, make-up advice, how to deal with skin issues during monthly cycles and advice on how to shave and avoid in-grown hairs.

About the Author

Elaine Mummery is an independent Acne Specialist and runs her own acne clinic in Glasgow. She has spent the past 15 years studying the cause of acne and the treatments used to cure it, and believes that everyone can achieve a spotless complexion. She is dedicated to her work in assisting as many people as possible to achieve this.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Acne advice available, 12 Aug 2009
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I would just like to say how excellent this book is - it gives great health advice to those who suffer from acne and is a great and much better alternative to using any acne drug. I found it easy to read and very informative, and benefited from the examples given of those who had bad skin due to their poor diet. It is something that we can all relate to in the Western world, with so many prepacked foods full of salt, sugar and who knows what else in them. It is definitely 'food for thought' and a must-have for anyone suffering from bad skin.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential, 28 Jan 2010
This review is from: Spotless: The Essential Guide to Getting Rid of Spots and Acne (Paperback)
Covers everything needed to change your lifestyle for the better in order to be spot-free. Love it
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5.0 out of 5 stars IT WORKS - Diet IS the root cause of acne/spots, 21 Nov 2011
This review is from: Spotless: The Essential Guide to Getting Rid of Spots and Acne (Paperback)
I would highly recommend this book to anyone suffering from persistent spots or acne. No matter what the doctors or dermatologists tell you - what you eat has a direct effect on your skin. The only reason they won't admit to this is because they need to promote pills/creams from pharmaceutical companies (in which acne is a huge source of revenue and BIG business). I started to suffer from spots later in my life and wondered what could have caused it. I then drastically changed my diet - no more refined foods (white bread, white pasta, white rice), no more take-aways, no more processed foods (ready-made meals), no more cane sugar (replaced by honey). I also cut out dairy as I suspected it was causing me problems. This seemed to get rid of about 90% of my spots which I was very happy with. Elaine also suggested to check for Lactose in pills/medication you might be taking. I then discovered that a certain medication I was taking did contain Lactose! Since I couldn't change my medication, I thought I would give Lactase enzymes a try. I started taking a Lactase enzyme with my medication and to my surprise, the last 10% of spots completely cleared up. I am now 100% clear!

On another note, you must be patient with this. It takes some experimentation. You might be lucky and clear up as soon as you change your diet to a more healthful one. For others, it might take a little longer due to other factors such as food intolerances. Everyone is different - just because you know someone who can eat whatever they like and has clear skin doesn't mean everyone can. We all have different digestive systems which react in different ways to certain foods. As Elaine suggests, cut out all foods that are known acne offenders, then you can reintroduce them one by one to pinpoint YOUR offender. A food intolerance test might also help as you could be eating foods that your body simply can't digest properly which then manifests itself as spots on your skin.

There is also a section on maintaining a good skin care routine. For instance, a certain face cream you are using could be blocking your pores and causing you spots (I also found this with a cream I was using so changed it).

All in all, there is great advice all throughout the book.

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