web sighting in 'Get Fresh' magazine

Get Fresh is the world's leading raw and living foods journal — produced by The Fresh Network

Looking for clearer skin? To regain that glow or even to clear up acne? Look no further than www.acne-advice.com, the brainchild of ex-acne sufferer, talented web designer and author of Clear Skin, Karen Jessett.

Acne-advice.com is a great looking site, very easy to navigate and easy to read with lots of useful information, innovative features and an online shop. There's lots to keep you reading, all in easily accessible bite-sized chunks, giving you enough to get going with, while offering lots of resources for further exploration. Highlights of this site are the recipes, 2 and 7 day detox plans (which even include complete shopping lists), and the very useful vitamin and mineral charts which are also featured in Karen's book.

how did you get into raw foods?

About six years ago, I realised my depression and skin problems weren't going away in a hurry and started reading health books. These often pointed at diet for both reducing and improving health, depending on what you eat. I was relatively healthy, compared to the 'average' person, but immediately felt and saw the benefits of cutting down on meat, bread and dairy products. Like many, this took me on a journey via pescatarianism, vegetarianism and veganism to high raw. I have found eating this way is right for me. My skin looks better than ever and I feel great!

why did you launch a site?

About 2 years ago, while still experimenting to find which foods were triggers for my skin problems, I designed a clear skin detox for myself. Friends and family were willing volunteers and even those without skin problems reported feeling fantastic too. I was so pleased with the results; I set up www.acne-advice.com to help others find the route to clear skin through diet, exercise, relaxation and treatments. I wanted to specialise in acne, because I understand how debilitating the condition can be. The site quickly started getting an average of 1000 visitors a day, and I received hundreds of emails from people wanting to know more. So I wrote Clear Skin.

The first edition of Clear Skin sold so well; I've recently published the second edition. This version contains updated content, over 70 new (more raw) and updated recipes, as well as extra information on the acid/alkaline balance, which covers enzymes, digestive leukocytosis and a raw food diet. Although it's aimed at people with acne, anyone wishing to look and feel their best can benefit from the delicious, healthy recipes.

Clear Skin is the main product on www.acne-advice.com, and we also sell other health/recipe books, natural skin care products and InnerTalk CDs. My aim for the future of www.acne-advice.com is to continue to increase the number of visitors and get the information 'out there'. I feel strongly that people should see there is an alternative to taking pills and treatments that often have detrimental side effects. And the really great thing about this alternative is that it is an overall healthy lifestyle that has a positive affect on much more than just skin.

what success stories have you heard about from those who have visited your site?

I receive wonderful emails from a wide range of people whose skin has cleared up after following the advice on the site. It's great to hear testimonials from both adults and teenagers whose skin has improved. One fantastic story was from a woman who wrote to me thanking me because her fourteen year old daughter's acne had improved so much she was able to go out with friends again. This particularly touched me because her daughter's story reminded me of what life was like for me at that age, and I was so glad to have been able to help stop the embarrassment acne causes. It just goes to show that a high raw diet really does work!

Read more testimonials >>

where do you think raw foods are going?

The raw food lifestyle is becoming more mainstream, which I believe is a good thing. It's important that people who follow a raw lifestyle aren't seen as 'extreme', and more of this important health-giving information becomes accessible to people via groups such as The Fresh Network.

2 day detox

Follow the 2 day detox plan featured in the magazine.