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23 March 2009, 08:53
Acne Free In 3 Days - Does It Really Work?
Acne, rosacea or demodex have very little in common. But, all three skin disorders are pain
you know where, when it comes to treatment. There are so many over-the-counter acne
medications (creams, jells, lotions and so on) available on the US market today, that sometimes,
it is hard to find one that will help. One would think, that variety is good, but not in this case.
Another day i was reading books on skin care in Barns & Noble. There were bunch of teens sitting
near by and not intentionally i overheard their conversation. Apparently, few of them had acne,
not severe, just mild acne. So, they were discussing some acne products and sharing thoughts and feelings.
So, i thought it would be good to hear what they have to say and started listening the conversation.
Fist thing that caught me by surprise was the opinion on acne commercials, such as Murad,
Neutrogena and Proactive solution
. These three companies are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on their commercials and can be seen almost
every day here and there. It turned out, that all of the teens hate and sick of the acne commercials. None
of them taking those acne commercials serious anymore.
The other things they were discussing, were some "acne miracles" which can be seen quite frequently and mostly
advertised on the Internet. I am talking about "Acne free in 3 days" and some others of that nature. People with acne
are very educated these days and they know, that there is no miracle when it comes to acne treatments. So the opinion
about the "Acne miracle" programs was also sceptical.
What i was glad to hear though, even though there are so many acne commercials and acne advertisements on TV, Radio and Internet,
kids ( well, some of them are not kids anymore lol. ) are very knowledgeable and educated when it comes to define what
is good and what is bad in acne prevention as well as acne treatment. Most of the teenagers in that conversation knew that
the chemicals such as Benzoyl peroxide, accutane and others should not be used on their young skin as they can cause some
side effects in the future. They knew that miracles are part of farie tails, books, movies and in this case the commercials.
So, you will ask me - What is your point? Well, there is none. Just wanted to share it with you guys because i personally
was happy for those kids. Self-education in acne treatment is very important, no matter what the Murad says or the Proactive
shows, the decision of what to use in your acne treatment is yours.
22 March 2009, 08:35
Mild to moderate acne, what to do.
Mild and moderate acne are blackheads, whiteheads and pustules which
may appear anywhere on the skin. It is noticed however, that most often,
acne appears near or at the areas of bigger sebaceous glands which produce
Sebum. If the skin pore clogs for any reason, acne starts its development.
Mild and moderate acne cases can be controlled and often treated at home. There
is no need to go to the extreme and start your treatment with use of antibiotics or steroid injections.
In many cases, acne may come and go, depending on changing of a hormone level and for
many other reasons.
Therefore, gently washing with warm water two - three times a day in order to remove dead skin cells
and help open up the skin pores, may be helpful at the beginning. As far as use of topical treatments, try
to stay away from over-the-counter acne treatments with chemicals and antibiotics, such as Benzoyl peroxide,
accutane and some others. Read the ingredients list before starting to use the acne medication.
While treating blackheads, whiteheads and pustules, the chemicals should be avoided as they not only block
the skin pores, but they also irritate the skin, making the condition worse. If you want play safe though,
start your treatment with over-the-counter acne treatments with natural ingredients. All natural,
Ovante ABC (Acne & Blemish Control cream) was made with unique, US patented technology, which illiminates the use of harsh chemicals, antibiotics and hormones providing effective natural treatment for acne prone skin, acne blemishes, whiteheads and blackheads. The cream has proven its effectiveness while treating severe acne. Do your home work, check out and compare the ingredients in different over-the-counter acne medications.
It will help you to decide which one of the available acne treatments is best for you.
21 March 2009, 09:26
Blackheads how to get rid of them.
Black heads are formr of acne. It needs treatment. Getting rid of Blackheads can be annoying and frustrating eventhough there are many anti black heads medications available.
Some people choose to squeez blackheads mistakenly thinking that squeezing black heads solves the problem. If you decide to squeez a black head or black acne out of frustration
because acne medication is not working, you must know that squeezing a blackhead will irritate the skin and overtime lead to scar formation - another problem, which we can avoid by not squeezing the blackheads.
Blackheads are open comedones and it requires medication. Topical anti acne creams may not help to treat blackheads. What Ovante cosmetics did. We created effective - natural lotion, specificaly formulated for blackheads and severe acne. The AcneZap is all natural, fast acting lotion. It is formulated with essential oils, anti-inflammatory properties of salicylic acid, roman chamomile and other anti bacterial ingredients. One small drop of AcneZap lotion will shrink inflamed acne and blackheads overnight. The drying lotion will not irritate your skin. It is safe and effective for all skin types. This product is the Must have it product at all times if you suffer from blackheads. You must always have it at home.
You can read more about AcneZap Lotion Here
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