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Topical
Acne Treatments (Cleansers, Gels and Lotions)
I’ve opened with
topical treatments, because like it or not, this is where most acne sufferers
begin their quest for blemish-free skin. There is a huge range of skin
preparations out there designed to combat the effects of acne and to care for
acne-prone skin – fact it’s a virtual industry, with creams, lotions, gels and
cleansers advertised as promising the earth, but few failing to deliver.
Before we go any further, I
want to say that regardless of your skin type, location of your acne or sex, it
is vital that you have a daily skin care routine and stick to it. While
preparations and advice mentioned here will keep only mild to moderate forms of
acne under control, you should not neglect your skin just because you suffer
from a more severe form of acne. A properly cared-for skin (even an inflamed
one) will heal quicker and look better than one which is isn’t. For you guys out
there – it isn’t cissy – it’s just common sense!
It’s important to understand that while some topical preparations may work very
well for one group of people, they may prove virtually useless for others – it
all depends on a number of factors, which include your skin type, the origin and
severity of your acne.
There are 2 main categories
of topical products available for treating acne. These include:
A.
Acne cleansers and medicated creams containing :
ˇ
Salicylic acid
ˇ
Glycolic acid
ˇ
Antibacterial
components
Best suited for those suffering from adult acne.
B.
Acne cleansers and medicated creams containing benzoyl peroxide.
Regarded as very effective, when used correctly, for controlling teen acne, but
likely to cause irritation on older, less oily skins.
You may be able to purchase benzoyl peroxide at 10%, but in this case, the adage
“more is better” does not apply – 10% is likely to cause skin irritation, so
stick to 2.5% in the first instance. Once your skin is acclimatized to the
weaker strength, you can move up to 5%, then 10% if necessary. A small
percentage of people find that they are allergic to benzoyl peroxide, and will
experience swelling or crusting of skin, so do a skin test before launching in.
Basic Skin Care Routine
It may help to begin by
looking carefully at your skin type and choosing your products based on that.
Very mild forms of acne may be kept in check with a good skin care regimen.
Daniel W. Kern of Acne.org
has produced a set of video illustrating just how you should wash,
medicate and moisturize. Although it may seem pretty obvious, his argument is
that the key to success with topicals is to avoid skin irritation through
very gentle handling of the face. His videos set out to demonstrate just
how this is done.
You can view the videos
through the links below;
Daniel W. Kern’s Clear Skin
Regimen Videos
Gently Cleanse
Medicate
Moisturize
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1. Wash/Cleanse
You should begin your skin
care routine by very gentle cleansing. This should be done using a non-alcohol
cleanser. Whatever the advertising hype claims, don’t be tempted to use really
strong alcohol-based products – they may dry up excess oil, but they will also
dry up the oils your skin needs for self-moisturising, leaving it prone to
dryness, lesions which flake and with an increased tendency to scar. Don’t try
to cut corners by using bath or facial soaps – they will also try out your skin.
If you are following the
3-step routine described here, you can afford to use an ordinary, non-medicated
cleanser (best if you have sensitive skin) such as;
Neutrogena Extra Gentle Cleanser
ZENMEDŽ Facial Cleansing Gel / ZENMEDŽ
Botanical Acne Body Wash
Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily
Skin
Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash
You can also use a
medicated cleanser especially designed for acne-prone skin, but you’ll need
to select according to your skin type.
If you are a teen and/or
have very oily skin, your medicated cleanser should have a benzoyl
peroxide-base*, such as
Jan Marini Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Wash
or
PCA SKIN pHaze 31 BPO 5% Cleanser .
Popular Products
PCA SKIN pHaze 35 Acne Gel
M.D. Forte Facial Cleanser I
Philosophy Hope In A Bottle For Congested
Skin
If you are older and with a
less oily skin, you should avoid benzoyl peroxide preparations as they will
probably be too drying. You should opt instead for a salicylic acid or
glycolic acid cleanser such as;
M.D. Forte Facial Cleanser I, II or III
(different strengths)
ClearPores Facial Cleanser /
ClearPores Body Cleanser
Donell Super Skin Beta Hydroxy Acne Cleanser
(don’t use if you have sensitive skin)
2. Medicate
Stage 2 of your skin care
regimen should see you gently applying medicated cream or gel to your problem
areas, which should be left to work all day long. Again, if you have teenage
acne, use a benzoyl peroxide base. For adult acne, use a salicyclic acid or
glycolic acid base such as those suggested here;
Benzoyl Oxide Preparations
Neutrogena On-the-Spot 2.5% (you’ll need 4-6
tubes per month)
N.V. Perricone Acne Treatment Gel Cream
B. Kamins Medicated Acne Gel 5%
Jan Marini Benzoyl Peroxide 5%
ZENMEDŽ Facial Cleansing Gel
Neutrogena On-the-Spot 2.5%
M.D. Forte Facial Cream I
Salicyclic Acid
Preparations
Sundari T-Zone Oil Control Treatment
ZENMED Derma Cleanse Acne Gel
Donell Super Skin Alpha Beta Acne Gel (good for
blackheads, but best avoided on sensitive skins)
PCA SKIN pHaze 35 Acne Gel
Philosophy Hope In A Bottle For Congested Skin
Glycolic Acid Preparations
Jan Marini Bioglycolic Acne Gel I, II (different
strengths)
Pevonia Spot Treatment
M.D. Forte Glycare Perfection Gel
M.D. Forte Facial Cream I, II or III (different
strengths)
3. Moisturize
The final part of your skin
care routine should be daily, or twice daily moisturizing with a non-oily
moisturizer. If you’re using a medicated spot treatment, be careful not to
“overdose” your skin by using a moisturizer which contains the same active
ingredient.
Popular moisturizers
include:
Murad Moisturizing Acne Treatment Gel (use
instead of medicating)
ClearPores™ Facial Protection Cream
(use instead of
medicating)
MD Formulations Moisture Defense Antioxidant Hydrating Gel
DermaNew Active Hydrator
Juice Beauty Oil Free Moisturizer
AHAVA Matifying Moisturizer For Oily Skin
The Bottom Line
Remember that whatever they
claim, topical acne products will not cure acne – at best they will help
to create conditions in which it is harder for spots and lesions to form, and if
you’re lucky, may also help speed up the healing time of breakouts. To give
yourself the best possible chance, aggravating factors such as excess sugary
foods, smoking, caffeine and picking of spots are best avoided.
You should give your skin
care regimen 6-8 weeks to work before considering other options for treatment.
Chances are if you’re
reading this report, you’ve discovered that no amount of cleansing or
moisturising is having much impact on your acne. It means you have a more severe
form, in which the infection is more serious, greater, and runs deeper. While
you should still stick to your regimen, you’re going to have to take more
radical action as well, so read on….
Comparison of Cosmetic
Topicals
Download full
report to see comparison of cosmetic topical treatments.
Before we leave the topical treatments behind, I want briefly to mention systems
which combine cosmetic preparations with products which are designed to actually
prevent the acne breaking out the first place.
Holistic Anti-Acne Products
ZENMEDŽ Derma Cleanse System
ClearPores Facial and Body Systems
Anti-acne cosmetic systems
which are designed to treat acne from the inside and out are becoming
increasingly popular. These systems include topical gels and lotions which are
used to treat active acne and natural base capsules (bioherbaceuticals) to
stabilize the body metabolism so that it not subject to acne flare-ups.
More and more clinical data
is emerging to suggest that these bioherbaceutical options are proving effective
in the long-term management of mild to moderate acne, providing a stablization
of problem acne conditions after an average 6 month course of treatment. For
more detailed information on bioherbaceutical acne therapy,
go here .
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