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Acne
Acne is a chronic skin condition that affects both teenagers and adults alike. Improper care of acne can lead to deeper skin infections, permanent scarring, and emotional distress.
What is Acne?
Sebaceous glands produce oil (sebum), which combines with dead skin cells and creates a plug in the pore. When bacteria gets trapped underneath the plug, the pore becomes inflamed and a pimple is formed.
What Causes Acne?
Sebaceous glands become more active during periods of elevated hormone activity. Other triggers of acne include improper skin care, food allergies and sensitivities, and vitamin imbalance. Acne can also be aggravated by climate, particularly heat and humidity (which promote bacterial development), irritants in personal care products, and also stress.
How to Cure Acne?
There is no way to cure acne by conventional medicines. The only means to help your skin become acne free and stay acne free is to follow an acne skin care regimen that works for your skin type. There have been many acne myths that have stated if you eat chocolate you will develop acne, if you have poor hygiene or if your diet is filled with greasy foods. Truth be told, if you follow a strict regimen your acne treatment care can be extremely effective.
How Can I Prevent Acne?
The best means to prevent acne is to maintain a proper skin care regimen that includes regular use of masks and exfoliants. Masks are essential to clean pores while exfoliants will slough off dead skin cells resting on skin’s surface. Use products that will effectively control oil production, while maintaining a healthy level of hydration. Be careful to not over-dry the surface, as this can promote further acne.
How to Treat Acne?
In order to effectively treat acne, one must first identify the nature of the blemish before applying a treatment.
There are three typical types of acne: whiteheads, cystic pimples, and breakouts.
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Whiteheads
Whiteheads are pores clogged with oil (sebum). These blemishes appear raised on the surface of the skin and
seem to have a “white” head. Because the whitehead is already raised above the skin, using a powerful
topical drying agent, such as the
Drying Lotion, is a fast and
effective treatment for this kind of blemish. The formulation has drying, disinfecting, and soothing
agents that will effectively heal the pimple and minimize chance for re-infection.
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Anti Acne-Serum (New)
A powerful blend of natural ingredients makes this a must have for acne sufferers. Thyme extract incorporates antibacterial and antiseptic properties, while salicylic acid helps to dissolve dead skin cells and pore clogging debris that remain trapped on the skin. This serum will improve the look and feel of your skin and keep acne eruptions at bay. Apply a thin layer overnight to clean skin on acne prone areas.
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Acne Facial Cleanser (New)
Soothe acne-irritated skin while deep cleaning clogged pores. Aloe vera gel and chamomile extract repair, soften and heal your complexion, while thyme extract and salicylic acid exfoliate and disinfect. Hyaluronic acid is added to help further maintain the skin natural moisture balance. Massage gently on wet skin and massage for 60 seconds before rinsing off. May be used twice daily.
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Cystic Pimples
When a pimple is red, underneath the surface of the skin, and tender to the touch, a topical drying cream will not
effectively heal the blemish, because the infection is deeply embedded under the skin.
For these deeper blemishes, the Buffering Lotion is an effective
way to expedite the healing process. A light, liquid antiseptic solution absorbs into the skin’s surface
to attack the root of the infection under the skin. By avoiding unnecessary topical drying, scarring is
minimalized. For more effective healing, apply to affected areas before putting on a mask.
Leave on for 20 minutes, wash off with lukewarm water and re-apply Buffering Lotion to area.
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Sporadic Breakouts in Specific Oily Areas
Occasionally, areas of your face can become excessively oily due to over-active sebaceous glands, usually in
the forehead and chin area. Due to this over-production of oils, small pimples can form in the area.
These pimples are neither whiteheads nor cystic. Often they appear as little bumps under the skin.
Our Drying Cream is a gentle
topical drying agent that targets these small bumps. Because these bumps appear due to excessive oil
production, the Drying Cream
absorbs and disinfects the affected areas without being too abrasive to the delicate skin.
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Acne Repair Kit (New)
Complete your entire acne regimen by using our repair kit. This kit contains our world famous Drying Lotion, Drying Cream and Buffering Lotion all in one package. Take control of your acne before it takes control of you.
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