Scientists at the University of Wyoming discovered that most plants â even those on soils containing selenium â contained 10 parts per million or less of selenium, whereas a selenium level of 14,990 ppm was found in a sample of Astragalus racemosus, which is a selenium accumulator.
Popping Pimples Damages the Skin. Yes, popping pimples really is as bad for our skin as the experts (and Mom) says it is. An inflamed acne pimple happens when the pore becomes engorged with excess sebum, dead skin cells, bacteria and, often, pus. Next thing you know, you're standing in front of the mirror debating if the pimple is ready to pop.
1 Some products list ingredients that justify a higher price that actually make acne worse. 2  Alcohol and menthol dry out the skin and clog pores. 3  Alpha-hydroxy acids and beta-hydroxy acids donât work if the solution containing them has been neutralized to make it alkaline. Willow bark can be used to scrub (and bruise) your skin, while salicylic acid can peel away dead skin even if you donât scrub. 2  This article offers you an A to Z listing of the five most commonly purchased skin care products that make acne worse.