Isn't it true that acne is caused by the bacteria in the skin?
According to Dr. James E. Fulton, M.D., PhD., author of Dr. Fulton's Step-by-Step Program for Clearing Acne, "The bacteria (believed to be causing acne) in the skin Corynebaterium acnes sometimes called c.acnes for short, exists in the pores of every human being, and does not dwell in greater numbers in acne-prone people."
In other words, he's saying that whether or not a person has acne, EVERYONE has the same kind of bacteria in their skin. Acne is NOT caused by bacteria and the companies promoting their products saying "destroys acne-causing bacteria" are simply using that phrase to market and sell their product.
True,, their product WILL kill the bacteria but it wont make a difference to your skin simply because bacteria is NOT the underlying cause.
Does this program work for minor acne/skin problems?
Yes, it doesn't matter what grade of acne (I, II, III, or IV) you may have, or how much acne you may have -- a little or a lot -- the program works because it attacks the problem at the source. It's just a matter of implementing one of many different strategies available in the eCourse and to what degree you follow through with it.
What is the Acne-Free Formula all about? Is it just a 'diet' one follows.
Actually, NO. It's more about understanding principles and concepts of the way food really works inside your body. In the eCourse, there's a sample food-program one can follow, or use as a guide if he or she chooses, but actually, the best results are achieved by following a 'self-directed' food program.
In other words, once you understand the key concepts behind the program and WHY it works, YOU then, can pick and choose whatever foods or food plan that's best suited for you...for your particular lifestyle...with your particular tastes in mind. This has been a major key behind the success of this program.
Listen to what this member had to say about it:
"I'm overwhelmed and stunned right now, I must say I was a little skeptical to begin with, but now my skin is trying to tell me that this isn't just another "miracle" diet.
I still have marks, but no new ones have shown their ugly head again. I can't tell you how grateful I am, that you discovered this cure back in the 70's, and you started passing it around to people all over the world. I will be sure to pass on the message to every person I think might be willing to really make an effort to obtain clear skin.
I always wanted to do alot of things, but these skin problems turned me into a person I was not. Now I have the energy to go do all this great stuff, and don't have to worry anymore. This truly is the best thing happening to me ín several years."
And get this; Each person 'customizes' the program in his or her own way. No two members have followed the Acne-Free Formula in exactly the same way! That's right! Some members choose different techniques within the program than others. And remember also, the AF program consists of several different acne-clearing programs in one. You'll understand WHY this is necessary once you go through the eCourse.
So again, this food-based acne program is NOT built on the "Don't Eat This" or Don't Eat That" mentality...you simply don't get acne from eating any ONE specific food or foods. It involves much more than that and the eCourse describes it in full, easy-to-comprehend detail.
How long has the Acne-Free Program been around?
It started on the web in 1996. Prior to that it was strictly a mail-order program. Later, it was available on the net in "hard-copy" form only and today, in electronic format. As you can see, it isn't exactly NEW but in fact has been quietly helping turn acne-sufferers into EX-acne sufferers for several years now. Still, many other acne sufferers aren't aware of the program. It was originally called the AboutFace Clear Skin Program
It was one of the first self-help acne programs on the internet and due to its success, it spawned a flurry of imitators -- many which have gone by the wayside. You may have seen other sites that have used similar wording and phrases lifted right from the Acne-Free.com site...even going as far as taking the exact information word-for-word from the manual and putting into theirs. It's been plagiarized, plundered, and extracted by many other sites, but never equaled.
We're proud to be the original online acne program and today we continue updating and formatting it so that anyone can download it easily.
Are there any "side-effects" with using this program?
Yes! Clearer skin, more energy, a better outlook on life, more confidence, better self-esteem, more interest from the opposite sex, (or whatever your sexual preference may be), and overall ....A New Lease on Life!
Now, if you mean are there any health risks involved...NO! There's NO drugs, No pills, No harsh creams or lotions to use, and no strange herbs. You won't have be swallowing handfulls of costly supplements or drinking vile-tasting oils. You won't be smearing anything on your face so it will not discolor the skin, will not cause dryness or redness -- because it's food we're talking about here.
It's a nutritionally sound food-program complete with all the essential nutrients you'll need to be healthy and even help balance out your hormones. In fact, your total health and outlook-on-life will improve 10 times!! what it is now. It "turbo-charges" your metabolism and you'll be absorbing the vital nutrients from food far better than you were before using this program.
Can the food be purchased where I live or is it "special" food.
Members come from all over the world and as long as you have food stores, supermarkets, open-air markets, neighborhood food-stands, or farm-fresh food, you won't have a problem. Different countries have their own unique meats, dairy foods, vegetables, fruits, etc., which is perfectly fine.
The beauty of the program is that a member in California for example, can use the program just as easily as someone living in New York, as well as, Germany, France, Australia, Africa, New Zealand, or England (where many programs are delivered).
You're not using creams, ingesting exotic oils, or swallowing special supplements that you have to purchase from a specific store -- NO...you are using food that is in your local area. Again, once you understand the principles of the Acne-Free Program, you'll see which foods to use and you can MODIFY the program as well.
Can I use the Acne-Free Program if I'm on antibiotics or other prescribed medication for acne? Can I still use topical stuff?
Yes, you can continue with whatever prescribed medication you may be on. Many members continue or add whatever over-the-counter cream, lotion, soap, or ointment they felt comfortable using prior to starting the AF program. Remember, the beauty of this program is that it's CUSTOMIZABLE.
BECAUSE NO TWO PEOPLE ARE EXACTLY ALIKE, small adjustments may be needed to be made.
And what about taking supplements?
Other members feel the need to add supplements such as B vitamins, zinc or omega-3 capsules and other essential fatty acids and other oils. That's fine in most cases. However take note... Certain supplements can pose a problem depending on WHAT and HOW MUCH you may be taking. There's an important section in the eCourse pertaining to supplements that should be read by everyone now taking, or, contemplating adding supplements to their acne regimen.
Females, as far as continuing birth-control pills simply for the sake of better skin -- that's your choice.
Okay, I read your site and I want your program. How do I ORDER and get it?
To order, just go to the home page and start from there. Credit card is used in 90% of the orders but there are other options as well.
Will this program help reduce "oily skin and sebum"?
Yes, surprisingly so. There's several factors that contribute to oily skin -- I'm not just talking about eating greasy foods -- and by following the program many members reported a significant reduction of "oiliness" in their skin as well less blackheads, and reduced pore size. After reading the program, you'll understand why your skin reacts positively to it.
How long does it take before I see results?
The time factor differs with each individual. I have had people shriek with excitement after only three days on the program.
I've also had people email me with positive results after one or two weeks on the program. Some it took longer -- three to four weeks...depending on how quickly or slowly they used the program.
You see, this approach works differently for everyone. But generally speaking, anywhere from three days to four weeks is a good rule of thumb to see positive results but not everyone implements it all at once, or in the same exact way.
Some people take their sweet time and slowly introduce themselves into it, getting a feel for it...others may already be somewhat familiar with some of the concepts in the manual -- having experimented in the past -- and zoom right in.
There is no ONE way to implement the program. Remember, no two people use the program in exactly the same way. I've had members who've had it for six MONTHS before they finally got around to using it...and then emailed me saying they wished they had started sooner.
So there really is no specific time-frame per se...it's whatever, whenever, and however you apply it or implement it to yourself.
If you read somewhere on the internet that you can have clear skin in 3-5 days GUARANTEED! on this or that program, BE WARY! It simply means that person is either lying to you or is simply new to this field. They don't understand the complexities of how each person differs from one to another. Now, their program may have worked for THEM...but they have not dealt with thousands of users as this program has.
Will the acne get worse before it gets better?
Since the AF Program works differently for each person, some people may experience some minor breakouts while others will not. It depends a lot on genetics, how you implement the program as well as which of the two programs you use. The Acne Free Program is set up in a cafeteria-type display. That is, you can select which segments of the program you want to implement.
It seems that most of the people using your program are over 21. Is it not for teens?
Although the majority of the people who use the program are 21 and older, there are plenty of teens on board as well.
I believe the reason the AF members are older is probably due to the habitual patterns of most acne sufferers:
First, one will try over-the-counter acne creams like benzoyl peroxide, acne lotions, acne soaps, acne ointments, etc. This will go on for perhaps a year or so. If that doesn't work, then maybe the next step is trying either some weird homeopathic measure...most likely some vitamin supplements like B-5, zinc, and some miracle herbs for acne perhaps...More time passes and if the acne doesn't burn out as it sometimes can -- and does for those certain lucky souls -- then maybe it's time to see a dermatologist.
At this point you may be given some antibiotics. Tetracycline, minocycline, maybe prescription acne creams, ointments, etc., etc., even birth control pills for acne...diane 35...you may inquire about special health-foods and drinks...Some more valuable time will pass and if that doesn't work -- another trip to the dermatologist's office.
Now comes the time for the big "A"...accutane, the so-called "silver bullet" for acne. From this point, anything can happen; Some get excellent results, some get minimal results, for some, the acne disappears only to come back again. And lots of people get all kinds of strange side-effects from taking the drug like thinning hair, dry eyes, dry lips, liver problems, depression, etc.
In any event, by the time the typical acne sufferer gets to this point in his or her life, some years have passed, and one may be out of their teen years by then, and into their 20's, 30's -- even 40's.
Sooooooo....by the time they get to the acne-free.com website, they have tried various creams, lotions, ointments, this or that product, vitamins for acne, minerals, acne herbs, internet acne tricks, every miracle acne cure you can imagine, along with the usual antibiotics for acne, etc., etc., etc..
The AF Program is usually chosen as a LAST RESORT after having exhausted every other possible way to eliminate acne. In fact it's been called that on many an occasion. One note: At one time I limited the program to people over the age of eighteen years of age.
Why?
Because I had young members e-mailing me about parental intrusion of the program. You see, because the AF program involves some unique dietary strategies, some parents may object. (Which I can understand completely.)
The youngest was 12 years of age and the oldest member was mid-fifties. It's never too late to aquire healthy skin.
I am a vegetarian...Would I have a problem following this program?
No, in most cases, you would not. There are different kinds of vegetarians...most vegetarians I've interacted with are already knowledgeable about nutrition in one aspect or another and can adapt the program to their specific needs without any problem. Remember, the AF program is 'customizeable'. You shape or mold it to your specific needs or desires. Tis the beauty of it.
I've already tried diet and/or nutritional changes into my diet and have not noticed any changes to my acne. How is your program different from other nutritional information being offered?
A lot of people tell me they tried "diets" before without success. Or they may have - at one time or another - tried experimenting with foods like eliminating sugar, chocolate, etc., eating some health-foods, trying a health diet, enemas, etc. and received some or little benefit from it.
But they're usually missing out on the real key principles they need in order to get your skin to react positively to it.
There's one thing that a lot of people with acne tend to overlook when implementing a food or nutritional program for themselves: Your body's OWN healing system does the work.
NOT popping supplements/vitamins. NOT drinking health-shakes. NOT turning to vegetarian diets. NOT adding -- or subtracting -- any particular food. But NATURE, so to speak -- your 'healing system' -- is the key component in action here.
Dr. Andrew Weil is a well-known proponent of this way of thinking.
You see, most people think that by adding a certain "health-food", vegetable, fruit, herb, or vitamin/mineral supplement to their diet, they'll ward off a malady they're experiencing.
Well, it might help, but in order to get the best results, you need to get your healing system fine-tuned so to speak, so that you can be in the best position to help alleviate -- in our case, acne.
And the Acne-Free program provides several ways to 'reprogram' your body's healing system so that you will be at the optimal state for healing the skin.
But unless you have a complete understanding of the whole 'picture' -- complete with details -- it probably won't work out for you in the long run. (Then again, you might get lucky.)
It's difficult to try and explain everything in one paragraph but I go into detail about this subject of one's 'healing system' in the Acne-Free program and refer to it often throughout the book.
I understand in one part of the program, you mention "insulin" or "sugar balance" as a key component in controlling acne out breaks. What's that all about?
Yes it's true. It gets kind of tricky here...Insulin can have an effect on skin problems like acne -- not on everyone but on certain individuals. Just like insulin effects those prone to diabetes, it can affect some people prone to acne.
It's tied in with other problems related to insulin like sugar, metabolism, hormones, stress, etc. -- which can cause skin problems as well. This all plays a much more significant role than most people, medical or otherwise, think.
It doesn't affect everyone per se, but it can for many. The manual also uncovers other unique dietary strategies for special needs not found anywhere else.
Even a well-known dermatologist has gotten into the act by writing a book zeroing in on the link between acne and food. And most of his material is what we've been showing acne sufferers to do for years!
My dermatologist put me on antibiotics. Should I stop all the medication when I go on your program?
You should never stop any prescribed medication. If you do, that's your choice...certainly not mine. You may want to wait until you've finished your medication and then start the program, but that's up to you as well.
You can still follow the program while on prescribed medication.
I lift weights regularly...work out, etc...Can I follow this program?
Well, I lift weights and work out myself as well, about 3-4 days a week. All it means is you'll have to consume more of the foods talked about in the program. Now, I didn't say you'll need take more supplements, and/or protein powders, etc.... I said you'll need to consume more FOOD...Calories...than say, a more sedentary person.
In fact there's an interesting section in the manual for people who consume protein drinks, etc. that will BLOW YOUR MIND!
Incidentally, if you have a serious interest in working out with weights, bodybuilding, etc., check out musclegaintips.com and bodyforlife.com .
Will this program help with acne rosacea?
Yes, surprisingly so as some members have found out. Although acne rosacea manifests itself on the skin in what appears to be a different form, essentially the root cause is still the same as for regular acne.
How does the guarantee work?
Real simple...If you're not satisfied with the results, you'll be fully refunded. You have up to 2 months to use or keep the program. It's delivered to you by a download link and you don't have to return anything. You just have to email me to request a refund. There's no hassles, no questions.
We operate on the honor system and feel that if you deliver a great product to intelligent people who are experiencing problem skin, and are getting results from using it, they'll not only keep it, but tell others about it. And they certainly do.
Is this program similar to any other acne-program on the net?
No, not at all. First, you won't be asked to invest in hundreds of dollars for expensive supplements, oils, etc.,of any kind...and you won't have to eat "raw eggs" or sushi like on those other programs. You also won't be asked to use enemas! The Acne-Free Interactive eCourse is the ONLY acne course with streaming audio and video tutorials. It has survived the test of time (since 1996) because its principles are founded on proven techniques....it simply works! Many other sites have borrowed from the Acne-Free.com site because of its success and unfortunately, it has confused some people.
I want your program but I've never ordered anything online from the internet before.
Actually, ordering over the internet is safer than you think. Security has improved with the use of encryption as well as other means in the last year or so. Acne-Free.com doesn't handle the credit cards or the numbers themselves...That task is performed by Share-it.com, our merchant account. You can view them and their security and/or refund policies at http://www.clickbank.com .
What if I prefer a hard-copy version of the manual to be sent to my physical address?
We have discontinued the hard copy at this time and DO NOT ship anything out to your physical home address. Sorry.
Can I order from ANYWHERE in the world?
Yes, the eCourse is a simple PDF download link that can be downloaded from any point in the world. Besides the United States, customers have ordered from Australia, Africa, Israel, Pakistan, United Kingdom, Malaysia, Ireland, Iceland, France, Germany, Italy, Indonesia, Spain, Cyprus, Greece, Saudi Arabia, England, Holland, Singapore, Mexico, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, South America, Brazil, New Zealand, India, Japan, and Canada to name a few places. There are other countries as well not listed here.
What exactly will I receive after I order?
You will receive:
1) A confirmation of order receipt by email. [Please re-check and make sure your email is current, correct, and is receiving email !!]
2) The Acne-Free Interactive Formula Download Link - You'll be able to start right away!
