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 Drugs containing corticosteroids, androgens or lithium can worsen acne.  Diet. Studies indicate that certain dietary factors, including dairy products and carbohydrate-rich foods â such as bread, bagels and chips â may trigger acne. Chocolate has long been suspected of making acne worse. A recent study of 14 men with acne showed that eating chocolate was related to an increase in acne.