Acne Treatment that Works
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Acne Treatment that Works |
Get on the path to clear skin with Proactiv.Clear, healthy skin begins right here. Now you can fight blemishes proactively - before they surface. With Proactiv Solution's 3-step system you can actually heal blemishes you have today and help prevent new ones from forming tomorrow. Proactiv® Solution The result? A formula which attacks the cause of blemishes at the source. It unplugs pores. It nourishes your skin. And it clears your blemishes without dryness, peeling and mediciny odors. Acne begins when oil collects at the base of the hair follicle. It is trapped by dead skin cells forming a plug which swells beneath the skin. Proactiv® Solution STEP 1 - RENEWING CLEANSER (4 oz) This soothing oil-free cleanser is medicated with prescription-quality benzoyl peroxide which goes directly to the source of acne and blemishes. Tiny grains unclog pores and gently buff away oil, dirt and dead skin cells. How to use: Every morning and evening, apply to moistened skin. Massage gently for one minute. Rinse. STEP 2 - REVITALIZING TONER (4 oz) Use the alcohol-free Revitalizing Toner to hydrate and rejuventate your skin. It helps remove excess oil and moisturizes, leaving your skin refreshed and balanced. How to use: After cleansing with Renewing Cleanser, use a cotton pad to apply. Do not rinse. STEP 3 - REPAIRING LOTION (2 oz) This gentle oil-free benzoyl peroxide formula contains soothing humectants and calming agents to heal and hydrate your skin. It penetrates pores to destroy bacteria that cause blackheads, whiteheads and pimples - and prevents new blemishes from forming. How to use: After using Revitalizing Toner, apply Repairing Lotion to entire face and other blemish-prone areas nightly or twice a day as needed. Do not rinse. You wake up in the morning and feel a tight, sore spot on your cheek. One look in the mirror tells you that you're in for another day of hiding your face and wishing for clear, unblemished skin. You think for the hundredth time - why me? Relax - acne is not your fault! Acne is caused by your hormones and your skin's ability to slough off old, dead cells. This is determined by your genes and has nothing to do with the number of times you wash your face each day or the foods you eat. If you came to our offices, we would start by explaining to you what happens to your skin when you get acne. It's important that you understand acne has nothing to do with bad habits or cleanliness. It all begins with your hair follicles, their oil producing glands and the cells that Line these hair follicles. Usually, as the cells die and new cells replace them, your skin's natural oil mixes with the dead skin cells and are sloughed off. But sloughing is a very individual thing - some people do not shed dead cells evenly. When that happens, the cells become "over sticky", creating an uneven edge. This uneven, sticky edge holds the oil, forming a plug in the hair follicle. It's a lot like a cork in a bottle. The cork-like plug holds the oil and bacteria in the follicle and it begins to swell as your skin produces more oil. Then your own white blood cells swarm around the follicle to kill the bacteria which results in a pimple or red bumps. This is acne. The tendency to slough dead skin cells changes through life. The rate your skin produces oil is determined by your hormones. That's why acne often affects teens when their hormones begin to kick in. For women who have adult acne, their hormones are constantly fluctuating. It is these changes that can cause acne. Remember, acne depends on your genes and hormones and it's not your fault! One of the ways that you can help manage your acne is to separate fact from fiction. Understanding acne will help dispel your fears. HERE ARE A FEW OF THE MOST COMMON MYTHS AND THEIR REALITIES: MYTH: Foods such as chocolate, greasy foods or coffee cause acne in most individuals. Large medical studies show that diet does not contribute to acne in most individuals. Less than 2% of acne patients are affected by their diet. If you find there are foods that consistently make you break out with acne, it is common sense to try and avoid them. Foods with high iodine content, such as shellfish or seaweed, may cause flare-ups of acne. MYTH: Acne is caused by dirt. Washing more will prevent acne. Acne is caused by a combination of factors including hormones, bacteria, overabundance of oil, and plugging of skin pores. It is not caused by uncleanliness. Too much washing and over-stripping the skin with alcohol can actually make acne worse. MYTH: Acne is a stage of life and you will grow out of it. Over 85% of people age 12-24 have acne. As many as 50% of adults have some form of acne. This is a function of hormones and most of us can expect breakouts into our forties. Treat the problem to prevent permanent scarring. MYTH: Acne is curable. There is no cure for acne - not even the powerful drug Accutane. Acne is definitely preventable and controllable with continued daily use of products such as Proactiv Solution, which contain acne-fighting ingredients. MYTH: Acne is just a little problem, so don't overreact and worry about it. Most of us are embarrassed to have acne. It lowers our self-esteem, impacts our social relations and may even affect our job performance. By being proactive with acne, you can help control the problem. MYTH: Sun exposure may help improve acne. Small amounts of sun exposure may initially improve acne. However, continuous sun bathing often increases plugging of the pores, producing comedones (blackheads and whiteheads) and small pimples. Therefore, the minimal benefits of sun exposure compared with its hazards is not worthwhile. We do not recommend it. MYTH: Acne is caused by stress and lack of sleep. Stress and lack of sleep may contribute to acne by increasing cortisol hormone levels. It is this hormonal change that may cause an increase in oil production, thereby producing acne in oil prone individuals. Proactiv® Solution |
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