Comments on: Ah, the ways we can go with Acne.org http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/ The latest from Acne.org and DanielKern.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:39:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: Jeff http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1661 Jeff Fri, 24 Aug 2007 05:12:52 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1661 Sustainability is definitely an important topic to consider. Plus, I can't think of many (any?) skincare companies that consider the longterm implications of what they do - and benzoyl peroxide seems to be one of the worst offenders. Creating a sustainable product may also help "the org" in the future, since it would help bring in a new generation of consumers who care about the environment. A foundation to "cure acne" sounds like a great cause, but it would probably be difficult to be considered as a neutral party by the scientific community. However, starting such an organization could give Acne.org more credibility, instead of just being some webmaster from California ranting about how the stuff they sell in supermarkets is too strong. Sustainability is definitely an important topic to consider. Plus, I can’t think of many (any?) skincare companies that consider the longterm implications of what they do - and benzoyl peroxide seems to be one of the worst offenders. Creating a sustainable product may also help “the org” in the future, since it would help bring in a new generation of consumers who care about the environment.

A foundation to “cure acne” sounds like a great cause, but it would probably be difficult to be considered as a neutral party by the scientific community. However, starting such an organization could give Acne.org more credibility, instead of just being some webmaster from California ranting about how the stuff they sell in supermarkets is too strong.

]]> By: Gyroscope352 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1664 Gyroscope352 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:15:02 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1664 I agree. Go with sustainability. I agree. Go with sustainability.

]]> By: Joe http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1675 Joe Sat, 25 Aug 2007 15:07:50 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1675 I like Option 2!!!!! I like Option 2!!!!!

]]> By: john http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1694 john Sun, 26 Aug 2007 23:27:08 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1694 Option 2. The diet and acne connection must be conclusive! Option 2. The diet and acne connection must be conclusive!

]]> By: allmorg42 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1695 allmorg42 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 02:31:18 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1695 I hope that you are keeping a large portion of the profits for yourself...I mean, you earned it with your hard work and your HONESTY. Acne.org is one of the few places I know that sell their own products yet continue to promote other products for the good of the consumer. Plus, your products are top notch, so enjoy the fruit of your labor Dan. I hope that you are keeping a large portion of the profits for yourself…I mean, you earned it with your hard work and your HONESTY. Acne.org is one of the few places I know that sell their own products yet continue to promote other products for the good of the consumer. Plus, your products are top notch, so enjoy the fruit of your labor Dan.

]]> By: zdeedle http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1698 zdeedle Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:09:00 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1698 Sustainable! It's something that could have quick results and measurable success, as well as show an example to other small organizations and companies. Sustainable! It’s something that could have quick results and measurable success, as well as show an example to other small organizations and companies.

]]> By: Pete http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1701 Pete Tue, 28 Aug 2007 06:00:09 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1701 I say go for option 3: Buying me a new car. I say go for option 3: Buying me a new car.

]]> By: Jon http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1702 Jon Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:53:15 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1702 i think option 2. There is so much debate about it, it would be nice to know the facts. i think option 2. There is so much debate about it, it would be nice to know the facts.

]]> By: Anders http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1703 Anders Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:01:16 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1703 How are you going to get a world-class board of directors with twenty thousand and still have cash left over? Wouldn't they be demanding some sort of salary? What does "world-class" even mean in this context? How are you going to get a world-class board of directors with twenty thousand and still have cash left over? Wouldn’t they be demanding some sort of salary? What does “world-class” even mean in this context?

]]> By: Getting_close http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1705 Getting_close Wed, 29 Aug 2007 04:45:25 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1705 Why not drop the price of the products and keep some for yourself? You've earned it. Why not drop the price of the products and keep some for yourself? You’ve earned it.

]]> By: Jay http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1708 Jay Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:02:02 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1708 Why don't you increase the size of the mosturizer? Its too small. Why don’t you increase the size of the mosturizer? Its too small.

]]> By: Kent http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1731 Kent Mon, 03 Sep 2007 13:48:31 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1731 Hmm drop the price of shipping to Canada! I really want to try your full regimen but the shipping costs being nearly as expensive as the product prices really makes it difficult for us in the great white north. Though...I'll assume Canadian consumers aren't #1 on the list for a group based out of Cali :P Hmm drop the price of shipping to Canada! I really want to try your full regimen but the shipping costs being nearly as expensive as the product prices really makes it difficult for us in the great white north.

Though…I’ll assume Canadian consumers aren’t #1 on the list for a group based out of Cali :P

]]> By: Julia http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1734 Julia Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:42:38 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1734 Option 1. I'm so pleased you're considering doing this. The world needs more honest, good-willed leaders like you. Most people would pocket the extra 25 grand :) Option 1. I’m so pleased you’re considering doing this. The world needs more honest, good-willed leaders like you. Most people would pocket the extra 25 grand :)

]]> By: Mimi http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1740 Mimi Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:16:43 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1740 I say you've already helped people in ways you might not have even realized. There certainly is more to be done but I know of three teenagers whose lives you have drastically changed and in an affordable way. I say thanks and keep up the good work! Mimi I say you’ve already helped people in ways you might not have even realized. There certainly is more to be done but I know of three teenagers whose lives you have drastically changed and in an affordable way. I say thanks and keep up the good work!

Mimi

]]> By: TheChinkkChinkk http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1746 TheChinkkChinkk Wed, 05 Sep 2007 22:08:23 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1746 hey, 25,000?!?! i say u get some commercials and advertisments out there!!! for real, im sad that i hadnt found DKR earlier :( advertise acne.org and dkr all the way! and if possible get products out there on the local pharmacy shelves! hey, 25,000?!?!

i say u get some commercials and advertisments out there!!!
for real, im sad that i hadnt found DKR earlier :(

advertise acne.org and dkr all the way!
and if possible get products out there on the local pharmacy shelves!

]]> By: Meri-Tuuli http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1760 Meri-Tuuli Sun, 09 Sep 2007 17:46:39 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1760 I say fund the diet and acne studies. Or can't you just give a smallish grant to some acne researcher? Although I do think that the diet and acne thing might be quite hard to prove anything really conclusive, I suspect that its mostly down to individual genetics with diet acting as a 'trigger'. Wasn't there some study recently published that suggested that eating low GI lessened the number of acne lesions? Ummm. Or number 1 is a good option too. Do abit of both? I say fund the diet and acne studies. Or can’t you just give a smallish grant to some acne researcher? Although I do think that the diet and acne thing might be quite hard to prove anything really conclusive, I suspect that its mostly down to individual genetics with diet acting as a ‘trigger’. Wasn’t there some study recently published that suggested that eating low GI lessened the number of acne lesions? Ummm.

Or number 1 is a good option too. Do abit of both?

]]> By: T http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1768 T Wed, 12 Sep 2007 05:18:53 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1768 I strongly support investing in researching the cause of acne and/or the relationship between acne and food. The doctors and drug companies will never support any claims that food is related to acne and they could care less about finding the true cause of acne anyway. Someone really needs to support an in depth study of acne. The studies in the past haven't done anything but help people who don't have acne sell more drugs. I strongly support investing in researching the cause of acne and/or the relationship between acne and food. The doctors and drug companies will never support any claims that food is related to acne and they could care less about finding the true cause of acne anyway. Someone really needs to support an in depth study of acne. The studies in the past haven’t done anything but help people who don’t have acne sell more drugs.

]]> By: Ramondo http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1803 Ramondo Mon, 17 Sep 2007 21:08:59 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-1803 Option 2, or buy yourself a new ride. Option 2, or buy yourself a new ride.

]]> By: UNSCleric http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-2069 UNSCleric Wed, 17 Oct 2007 21:58:43 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-2069 I'd say keep some of it for yourself and lower the prices as well. I just spent $50 for 3 BP Gels and a Cleanser... I’d say keep some of it for yourself and lower the prices as well. I just spent $50 for 3 BP Gels and a Cleanser…

]]> By: TryToUnderstand http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-2374 TryToUnderstand Tue, 13 Nov 2007 23:27:47 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-2374 To study the possible links between diet and acne, I suggest a study comparing binge-eating certain foods to eating the same foods in smaller portions spread more evenly. Here is why. There have already been many studies to see if certain foods cause or aggravate acne. So far, the only proven epidemiological link is milk, where nurses who drank a lot of milk (more than a quart daily) were more likely to have acne than those who drank no milk. Other links have been proposed that make theoretical sense, e.g. iodized salt causes inflammation (due to the iodine) and dehydration (due to the salt). Still others, for example chocolate and glucose, have many believers but are not contradicted by study data - except in people who are allergic, and having an allergic reaction is not really the same as having acne. To my knowledge, there have been no studies evaluating whether HOW you eat might be related to acne, and there could be a very strong link. For example, if you eat a pint of ice cream at one sitting, it sets off a surge of glucose and fat that might suddenly accelerate processes like exfoliation within follicles. The sudden acceleration might then lead to a traffic jam within the follicle, just as you see on a highway when everyone tries to drive their cars at the same time. Conversely, the facts might actually be opposite: a binge might clear quickly, while sustained eating of certain foods, with no time for recovery, might be worse. Either way, it would be cheap and easy to study this question. Start with 200 volunteers, in two random groups of 100 each. One group binges on a quart of ice cream at a sitting, each day for a week. The other group eats the same quantity of the same ice cream, but in small portions spread evenly throughout the day. At the end of a week, each group will probably gain about 4#, which they could lose in a week or two. Repeat the process with other suspect foods, e.g. chocolate, or PB&J sandwiches made with Skippy and white bread (trans fat in the Skippy, enriched flour in the white bread). Then just count whose acne changes, and in what percentages. No matter what the results are, they will tell you something important that hasn't been specifically studied before. To study the possible links between diet and acne, I suggest a study comparing binge-eating certain foods to eating the same foods in smaller portions spread more evenly. Here is why.

There have already been many studies to see if certain foods cause or aggravate acne. So far, the only proven epidemiological link is milk, where nurses who drank a lot of milk (more than a quart daily) were more likely to have acne than those who drank no milk. Other links have been proposed that make theoretical sense, e.g. iodized salt causes inflammation (due to the iodine) and dehydration (due to the salt). Still others, for example chocolate and glucose, have many believers but are not contradicted by study data - except in people who are allergic, and having an allergic reaction is not really the same as having acne.

To my knowledge, there have been no studies evaluating whether HOW you eat might be related to acne, and there could be a very strong link. For example, if you eat a pint of ice cream at one sitting, it sets off a surge of glucose and fat that might suddenly accelerate processes like exfoliation within follicles. The sudden acceleration might then lead to a traffic jam within the follicle, just as you see on a highway when everyone tries to drive their cars at the same time. Conversely, the facts might actually be opposite: a binge might clear quickly, while sustained eating of certain foods, with no time for recovery, might be worse. Either way, it would be cheap and easy to study this question.

Start with 200 volunteers, in two random groups of 100 each. One group binges on a quart of ice cream at a sitting, each day for a week. The other group eats the same quantity of the same ice cream, but in small portions spread evenly throughout the day. At the end of a week, each group will probably gain about 4#, which they could lose in a week or two. Repeat the process with other suspect foods, e.g. chocolate, or PB&J sandwiches made with Skippy and white bread (trans fat in the Skippy, enriched flour in the white bread). Then just count whose acne changes, and in what percentages. No matter what the results are, they will tell you something important that hasn’t been specifically studied before.

]]> By: Payday Loan Advocate http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-6300 Payday Loan Advocate Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:53:21 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/08/23/ah-the-ways-we-can-go-with-acneorg/#comment-6300 Finding time to do the little things in life is hard enough, but when you’re under financial stress, finding time to fix your money problem is even harder. You already have so many other things to do like work, chauffeuring your kids wherever it is they need to be, and taking care of your house and family in general. Let’s face it. Free time is hard to come by. So if you’re in a financial bind, and you don’t have the time to make it to the cash advance store, you can apply for a no fax payday loan. Applying for a no fax payday loan is extremely convenient, and you can easily squeeze the application process into your tight schedule. You can apply for a no fax payday loan online or over the phone, and it only takes a matter of minutes. Finding time to do the little things in life is hard enough, but when you’re under financial stress, finding time to fix your money problem is even harder. You already have so many other things to do like work, chauffeuring your kids wherever it is they need to be, and taking care of your house and family in general. Let’s face it. Free time is hard to come by. So if you’re in a financial bind, and you don’t have the time to make it to the cash advance store, you can apply for a no fax payday loan. Applying for a no fax payday loan is extremely convenient, and you can easily squeeze the application process into your tight schedule. You can apply for a no fax payday loan online or over the phone, and it only takes a matter of minutes.

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