Archive for the ‘Acne Product’ Category
Friday, July 2nd, 2010
Blue light acne treatment is an alternative to laser treatments. It often is preferred because it requires no use of ultra-violet light to remove skin problems.
Advantages
One main advantage is that it is safe and affordable. It is more affordable than other types of laser or light acne removal procedures.
This procedure is ideal for moderate to severe cases of acne. It actually zaps the bacteria that cause the pimples to form. It is more effective than even some of the best creams and lotions.
Disadvantages
It may be too expensive for some people. It also could slight redness or irritation, or it could cause burning and/or swelling. It may not work as well alone as would when combined with photo-dynamic therapy.
Some Background
The use of blue light procedures was approved by the FDA in 2002. Since then millions of acne sufferers have taken advantage of this way of addressing unsightly skin problems.
Since the invention of this type of acne treatment new kits have become available. They can be used for treatment right at home.
Certain kinds of blue light therapies have also been used to remove age spots and wrinkles. It is regarded as a way to help keep people looking young.
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Friday, June 25th, 2010
A number of herbs today are used in special formulas to clear skin problems. They provide different benefits to acne sufferers, as well as to people who experience other blemishes such as whiteheads or blackheads.
These herbs benefit an acne-prone person either directly or indirectly (dealing with the root of the problem or clearing the surface):
Thyme-Facial steam packs often are made with this pleasant-smelling herb. It is known to clear the complexion quite well. It might be mixed along with other ingredients such as basil or rose water.
Basil-This herb often is found in tea and also is included in many facial masks or treatment pastes. Its strongest suit is its ability to fight against acne-causing agents. You might see it in a home recipe along with lemon, thyme, tea tree, or witch hazel.
Tea tree-This herb is most often used as an oil. It’s main role is to cleanse and toning the skin. It has healing/antiseptic qualities that keeps acne away.
Turmeric-This root has antiseptic and antibiotic qualities. It serves the skin quite well, as it addresses the root of the problem-the acne fighting bacteria. It also helps eliminate redness, soreness, and pimples.
Burdock-This herb helps strengthen the immune system and promotes blood purification. It also provides a way to detoxify the body and one result is less chance that skin blemishes such as pimples or blackheads would form.
Rooibos-This herb has anti-oxidant qualities. Therefore, it is esteemed as a product that helps build up the immune system. It also soothes and heals the skin, which allows for the correction and disappearance of blemishes.
Heather-The young version of this flower is often added to teas. It has forever been applied as a way to clear skin problems. If you see it on a label as part of a product ingredient list you can be assured it is very helpful.
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Thursday, June 17th, 2010
The Astara Blue Flame Purification Mask is an overnight spot treatment that is often used for acne. It is ideal for use on the whole face as often as once a week. Here are some pros and cons based on individual user experiences with this product.
Pros
It works well to calm and control blemishes. Yet, there are no harsh ingredients in it such as benzyl peroxide. It would work great for people with sensitive skin, and there is less chance of irritation or blotchiness.
It has in it natural cleansing ingredients such as tea tree oil and anti-microbial botanical sources-one main reason why it is preferred over other acne masks. This is what helps cleanse the face to get rid of acne, and again it is ideal even for people with more sensitive and/or drier skin.
Cons
It ordinarily works for people who even have dry or sensitive skin. However, too much for too long can still be too strong and cause problems.
You should try a thin sample of and see how that works on your skin and then maybe later try a thicker bunch of it. One major disadvantage of this product is that it sometimes requires extra product in order to be able to use it-more than another.
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Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
The Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10 is a rather potent solution. It works for many people, but how well is the question.
The end result depends upon skin type for the most part. However, even then the outcome of using this product is very individualized.
Pros
This product is quick and easy to use. It works best on people who have oily skin, and it does wonders as a spot treatment. Users have been known to see acne cleared up in one to three days.
For use on the occasional blemish, this product works great. The best part about using this Clean & Clear product is that it is affordable.
Cons
This product is a bit strong as it does contain the highest dosage of benzoyl peroxide usually present in an acne gel. It is so strong that some people have experienced excess dryness and irritation.
Conclusion
Users should beware when using Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10. The recommendation is to try a small amount to see how your skin reacts. Then, try using the amount prescribed by the manufacturer. Instructions for usage are on (or in) the box and/or the label.
If this product does not work for your skin type, you might want to instead try something else. One recommendation is the Proactiv Solution 3-Step System.
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Monday, May 24th, 2010
Zeno is a zapper that is used to help “zap” zits away. It uses heat to help blast out the bacteria in follicles before a pimple rises above the skin’s surface.
This is one way to heal the skin naturally as it reduces inflammation and redness. The temperature of the Zeno zapper is set way below that which would burn the skin. That is a major advantage of course, and yet it seems to provide instant results.
How it Works
First, it needs to be switched on. Then, after about 60 seconds it heats up to its highest operating temperature. It then beeps to let you know it is ready for use.
When ready to zap a pimple, you should let it remain on the zit for 2.5 minutes. You will be greeted by series of beeps every 30 seconds during the treatment as well as after the treatment is completed.
Note that if you do not use it for 35 seconds it will shut off after a period of inactivity. It takes 30 seconds between treatments to allow the Zeno acne to recharge itself.
Further Instructions
After a number of uses you are going to have to replace the Zeno tip. You can find packs of 90 replacement tips for around 30 dollars.
Customer Feedback
One way to determine how effective the Zeno treatment is to read customer feedback. About 90% of people who used it have left positive remarks about this pimple zapper.
The recommendation is to use the Zeno zapper two or three times within 24 hours. The earlier you catch the pimple the faster your case of acne will clear up. Some zits can be wiped out in a matter of a day.
According to the above expected results, most customers are pleased. Pros and cons of this product are shown in more detail below.
Pros
Effective relief from pimples can occur in 24 hours. There are no real side effects reported yet and it works for all (or at least most) types of acne problems. It also does not dry out the skin like other methods of pimple creams, cleansers, and treatments would.
Cons
Replacement tips are needed and these can be costly. This solution may not be effective for everyone and cannot always replace the need to take care of your skin.
It also is not meant to be used as a replacement for healthy lifestyle and diet observance. The Zeno zapper is meant more for “emergency” situations and not be necessarily be used every single day.
Tags: Acne, Acne Treatment, Bacteria, Blast, Cons, Customer feedback, Device, Elimination, Follicles, Heat, How it works, Inflammation, Instructions, Pimples, Pros, Redness, Reduction, Review, Treatment, Usage, Zapper, Zit
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Monday, May 10th, 2010
Biore Pore is a cleanser that is very inexpensive. That is probably the main reason why people try it-because it only costs about $7.00 for a small tube.
It has other advantages as you see below…
Biore Pore completely clears acne in some people. It also exfoliates the skin and as a result the skin looks smooth and healthy.
This product does a very good job of preventing acne as well and the face is refreshed, as it leaves the skin feeling cool, minty, and fresh. It also is very gentle on the skin. As you can see for the price, it really does wonders for many people.
Disadvantages
It may not work so well on dry or sensitive skin. Some people felt that it was not soothing enough on redness that appears as a result of acne problems.
The texture of this product according to one user is waxy and that this product also has a “strange smell.” Sometimes people who used it have noticed that the nose and cheeks appear red.
Buying Tips
You should determine your skin type before buying this or any other acne scrub product. If you are not sure what your skin type is you can see a dermatologist. Some possibilities would be dry skin which is a type when your face may itch and feel scaly and oily skin where your face feels greasy.
Some peoples’ skin may be oily in some spots and dry in others. This is combination skin. If the skin has just the right amount of oil on it and does not feel greasy or dry then it is normal skin.
Again, it may be hard to tell so you should see a dermatologist concerning this. It is always better to be safe than sorry or you could ruin your face using the wrong product.
Tags: Advantages, Biore Pore, Buying tips, Combination, Dermatologist, Disadvantages, Dry, Exfoliate, Inexpensive, Minty, Normal, Oily, Refreshing, Review, Scrub, Unclogging
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Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
Dr. Sheffield’s ClearZit must be somewhat of an interesting product judging by the name. It sounds so professional but does it really work? That is a great question to ask and here are some answers.
That is the question that is answered. You can see evidence of its pros and cons in the next two sections, and this will give you an idea of how well it does (or does not) work.
Pros
This product does well for preventing acne from appearing. It also helps the little pimples go away overnight. The larger acne takes a bit longer though. The redness as well as the size of pimples goes away very quickly for most people.
This product not only works, but it is very affordable. For the amount of money it costs it really seems to do wonders for many people. Many users were very impressed and very satisfied with the results.
Another major advantage of using this product is that it can be used by people of all ages. Even a 49 year old who has used it has experienced positive results. It also works great on teen acne problems.
Cons
Of course, with any product there is always a downside. Sometimes if too much is used on the wrong skin type the skin can dry and peel.
It may not be a wise move for someone with sensitive skin type to use this product. It can also irritate sensitive skin. It generally is recommended for people with normal to oily skin.
Tags: Acne cream, Advantages, Benefits, ClearZit, Cons, Disadvantages, Dr. Sheffield, Dry skin, Inexpensive, Irritation, Normal skin, Oily Skin, Pros, Recommendations, Review, Skin type, Warnings
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
The St. Ives Apricot scrub has been popular for a long time. It has actually been used on normal and oily skin types. However, this one often is used for oily skin types.
This product has received mixed response by consumers. It seems to have done some people well while it has done other people maybe “so-so” or below average.
Pros
This product smells nice and provides users with a great way to scrub the skin and remove dead skin cells. One person has experienced a total cleansing within a week.
This person has used this product for two and a half years and it has reduced breakouts considerably. It smooths the skin in the process, and acts as a way to refresh it. Furthermore, this product clears up white heads.
Cons
St. Ives has the tendency to over-dry the skin of some people. It sometimes irritates the skin and causes a paradoxical reaction-breakouts and/or a rash. Furthermore, it sometimes stops working after awhile or even causes redness or burning.
Conclusion
The “cons” of the St. Ives solution may be because of misuse. For instance, if too much of it is used or it is used too often then it can dry the skin. Either that or if a person scrubs too hard it can cause damage to the skin.
Sometimes people use a moisturizer after using St. Ives to return the moisture to the skin. However, the idea is that some people may not want to use this product but rather one that does not dry the skin in the first place.
Tags: Acne, Benefits, Cleanser, Complaints, Cons, Moisturizer, Oily Skin, Pros, Review, St. Ives, Usage, Warnings
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Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
Murad Acne is a very common treatment for acne. So how well does it work? That is a good question and one you may probably have been pondering for awhile. This something you should think about as you seek a way to clear up your skin.
The answers to how well it works or how well it does not work are indicated in the following pros and cons. You should gain some valuable insight while reading this.
Pros
It clears up the majority of acne in people. It has wiped on many cases of moderate to severe conditions. This product makes the skin a little smoother and at least for two persons it did so without drying the skin.
Other reports indicate another advantage of using the Murad system. It has resulted in brighter skin and it actually felt good to the senses while applying. For some people it acted as a good moisturizer and cleanser.
Cons
This product works well for some individuals. However, it seems that it does not work for as many as people would like to believe. At least this is the opinion of one online reviewer who only gave it a 1 out of 5 rating, which is very poor.
Sometimes this product has been known to burn or irritate the face. Therefore, it is not recommended to people with dry or sensitive skin types. You should be very careful because you could irritate your skin.
Unfortunately, although there was many “pros” associated with using this product it actually disappointed many people. Many people (although the experiences were very conflicted) mentioned that this product is too harsh.
Numerous individuals said also that it worked “good but not great.” They also may have said that it causes the skin to dry and peel. This of course is contradictory to other people who have used it without experiencing dryness.
Conclusion
There has been quite a few mixed results associated with using this product. Some of the problems associated with using the Murad acne treatment may be related to misuse and overuse. This is one product that is better applied if you follow the instructions as is.
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Tuesday, April 6th, 2010
The Neutrogena Oil-Free Stress Control 3-in-1 is a product that you can buy over the counter. It has its advantages and disadvantages just like any other acne cream does. It is important for you to read through this to determine if this product will work for you.
Advantages
It is considered one of the best that you can buy over the counter. Its main advantage is that it helps prevent acne from emerging. The main way of accomplishing this is by unclogging pores and wiping away dead skin cells.
Another major point in favor of this particular Neutrogena product is that it smells great. It smells better than quite a bit of other products used for a similar purpose.
Disadvantage
The fragrance in the Neutrogena 3-in-1 is very pleasant but it also can irritate the skin of some people. You are fair warned that it could cause allergies so if you are prone to allergy to fragrance it may not be the best solution for you.
There also is the concern about how it has silicone in it. This is another possible skin irritant for some people. Furthermore, Neutrogena 3-in-1 may not be useful for all skin types.
Usage Tips
Since it is oil-free Neutrogena 3-in-1 is best used on people who have oily skin. Otherwise, it may strip away the skin’s natural protective layer, or it can dry the skin. Be very careful if you have sensitive skin as this may not be the right product for you, although it is fairly mild.
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