Actimine fights Acne - blackheads and whiteheads

Actimine contains natural ingredients that have been shown to have a positive effect on acne. Clinical trials done on the individual ingredients show that after 6-12 weeks of use, you may begin to notice less oil present in the skin along with a reduction in whiteheads and blackheads.

Acne (acne vulgaris) is among the most common of all skin disorders, affecting nearly 85% of all people living in the United States alone. Unfortunately, myths concerning this condition are just as popular as the condition itself. For example; have you ever been advised to avoid certain foods to prevent a breakout, or repetitively washed your face, hoping a cleaner face would stop the development of pimples? How about increasing water intake and exercise? If you said yes to one, or even all of these questions, its likely that using various techniques to prevent the onset of acne is of primary importance in your "daily grind."

Although acne is not considered a serious detriment to one's health, the psychological trauma and general feelings of inferiority caused by the condition can prove devastating. What's more, there is currently no cure for acne. Both of these facts emphasize the importance of developing an understanding as to what actually causes the condition, and applying the proper treatment options when acne "breakouts" do occur. Dermatologists the world over suggest that with today's nutritional and medicinal advancements, virtually every case of acne can and should be resolved.

Although the exact cause of Acne remains unknown, doctors believe that the condition is a result of several factors. Genetics and hormonal fluctuations, are considered the primary culprits; while stress, dietary factors, over washing of the face, and use of pore-clogging cosmetics are still being evaluated as potential causes. However, it is likely that all are interrelated, as persons with moderate to severe acne often exhaust all preliminary (e.g. face washes and creams) and secondary (e.g. medications) treatment options.

Through continued use, Actimine can help reduce acne in many cases, although it is not being advertised as a miracle cure.

However, the majority of acne sufferers overlook a critical influence for acne development - adequate nutrient intake. Research is currently being conducted and is studying the mechanisms responsible for regulating natural sebum production to help identify ways to effectively reduce its production. Other studies are aimed at developing immunological interventions to prevent the onset of acne-related symptoms. Actimine's proprietary blend of ingredients has been designed with this latest research in mind, helping to manage the primary causes of acne from the inside while promoting allure on the skin's surface.

Like many treatments using vitamin A derivatives, Actimine too employs vitamin A to provide a reduction in sebum production and buildup of keratin within the follicles. Actimine also addresses inflammatory concerns by providing your body with the important antioxidant-rich nutrient selenium. Selenium has been shown to be of influence in the regulation of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase. This enzyme is not only our body's most potent, naturally-occurring antioxidant and detoxicant, it also plays a critical role in the body's natural inflammatory processes.

Zinc is an important nutrient of total skin health and is also included in Progressive Health's synergistic acne formula. Zinc gluconate, one of the most effective forms of zinc, aids in hormonal management; furthering a reduction in both sebum and keratin - two primary causes of acne formation.

Methylsulfonyl Methane and Gum Guggul extract improve the permeability of cell walls, allowing the nutrients to be deposited in the many cellular structures affected by this condition. Gum Guggul has proven so effective in one clinical trial, in fact, that 20 patients exhibited better improvements in skin health when compared to the oral antibiotic tetracycline.

The benefits of the active ingredients included in Actimine will compliment your current treatment program for the management of acne without the fear of debilitating or discomforting side effects.

Comments and Testimonials for Actimine - Being young is hard enough, but having a severe case of acne can only make life as a kid harder. We received this story from a 15 year old girl whose parents ordered Actimine for her:

I’m 25 years old and I have had a problem keeping my face clear of acne since I’ve been about 13-14. I’ve literally tried every product to keep my face clear and any breakouts under control. I started using Proactiv and it did well to keep my face clean of big blemishes, but it still didn’t get the fine acne. A friend of mine gave me bottle of a product (Actimine)) they were using and told me try it out. Within 2 weeks the fine acne on my nose and forehead was almost completely gone. Because of the results, I ordered my own supply soon after. I’ve been using the product for over a month now and daily maintenance to keep my face looking clean is so much easier and my skin looks dramatically healthier. I highly recommend Actimine to anyone! I’m now a customer of progressivehealth.com for life! Thank you for producing such a quality product! (Brian Davi, Boise, Idaho)

"I hated going to school because no matter how happy I was, the minute I looked in the mirror I saw what everyone else saw. My face was covered with pimples. My mom bought this product for me after I came home crying one day because a boy at my school was making fun of me. I took this product all summer and when I came back to school after summer break everyone could totally tell that my face had cleared up. I had so many people tell me that I was looking great. So I guess you could say this stuff worked for me" (Bailey Curtin)

I've had acne since I was 13 and I am now 22. When I was 19 I was on accutane which helped clear my face a little but made my skin everywhere else crack and bleed ( I still have patches of skin that do this in the winter) but about six months after I was off it, my face was back to it's old ways. I also tried proactive, which helped a little in the begining but stopped working. I've been on actimine for less then a month and my skin is completly clear. I hope it keeps working (Jackie, New York)

The most common form of acne is known as "acne vulgaris", meaning "common acne." Excessive secretion of oils from the sebaceous glands accompanies the plugging of the pores with naturally occurring dead skin cells (corneocytes) blocking hair follicles. The accumulation of these corneocytes in the duct appears to be due to a failure of the normal keratinization process in the skin which usually leads to shedding of skin cells lining the pores. Oil secretions are said to build up beneath the blocked pore, providing a perfect environment for the skin bacteria Propionibacterium acnes and the lipophilic (oil/lipid-loving) yeast Malassezia to multiply uncontrollably. Under the microscope, however, there is no evidence of pooled trapped sebum. Indeed the oil percolates through the plugged duct onto the surface. In response to the bacterial and yeast populations, the skin inflames, producing the visible lesion. The face, chest, back, shoulders and upper arms are especially affected.

The typical acne lesions are: comedones, papules, pustules, nodules and inflammatory cysts. These are the more inflamed form of pus-filled or reddish bumps, even boil-like tender swellings. Non-inflamed 'sebaceous cysts', more properly called epidermoid cysts, occur either in association with acne or alone but are not a constant feature. After resolution of acne lesions, prominent unsightly scars may remain.

Aside from scarring, its main effects are psychological, such as reduced self-esteem and depression. Acne usually appears during adolescence, when people already tend to be most socially insecure.

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