Acne Proactive Solution: Treatment to the Stars
by Jay Moncliff
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You may have seen the infomercials featuring stars like Jessica
Simpson and Vanessa Williams, but is the science behind the acne treatment
Proactiv Solution solid? Is it all sales pitch or does this product
really work?
With over one half of adult women and one fourth of adult men
experiencing some form of adult acne, it is no longer just a problem
associated with adolescence.
Acne occurs when a pore or hair follicle gets clogged with oil and
bacteria. As more and more oil enters the follicle from the skin,
the pore eventually becomes inflamed and turns into a pimple.
Pimples can be whiteheads, or small white lesions below the surface of the
skin, or blackheads, formed when the trapped oil and bacteria come to the
surface of the skin. Both the whitehead and blackhead are considered
non-inflammatory acne. Inflammatory acne can take the form of
papules, pustules or cysts. These are more serious forms of acne and
may cause scarring.
Acne can occur on the face, neck, shoulders, chest and back.
Although your teenager may not believe it, acne is not life threatening,
but it can lead to scarring, embarrassment and lack of self
confidence. Most doctors agree that acne can’t be cured.
Several strong prescription medications are prescribed for the most severe
forms of inflammatory acne, but these often have side effects.
As a solution for acne, Proactiv Solution works by helping to clear
existing blemishes and stop new ones from forming, The core system
is a three step system combining several different medicines to accomplish
these goals. Proactive was developed by two dermatologists trained
at Stanford University.
First, the benzoyl peroxide in the renewing cleanser gets down into the
pores and kills the bacteria residing there. Gentle cleansing grains clear
the clogs in the pores and help exfoliate the dead skin cells to prevent
future clogs.
Next, the toner helps further open the pores and remove the rest of the
dead skin cells. The alcohol free formula is gentle and refreshing
and helps balance the skin’s surface.
Finally, the repairing lotion soothes the skin, provides moisture and
treats the pores with micro formulated benzoyl peroxide to protect the
skin against future breakouts.
Proactiv doesn’t just treat current blemishes, it works to prevent
future ones by removing the bacteria and dead skin cells that can
accumulate in the pores. Botanical extracts in the formulas leave
skin soft and supple without the redness that accompanies most other acne
treatments.
It’s gentle, effective formula is unique in the industry, and
testimonials from many users attest to its effectiveness. The
beginning kit is priced at about $40, so it is not prohibitively
expensive, although you must order it from the infomercial or online
retailers. It is not available in drugstores.
If you have been suffering with acne, you may want to try
Proactiv. Not only will you most likely see an improvement in your
skin, you’ll be in the company of stars like P. Diddy and Jessica
Simpson!
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