Spotlight on Spot Treatments
Benzoyl Peroxide works by destroying p.acne bacteria, the bacteria that contribute to acne conditions like bumpy pimples. Benzoyl peroxide acts as an antiseptic (killing bacteria) and oxidizing agent. By providing oxygen to the follicles it kills p.acne bacteria, which need an oxygen-free environment to survive. Try DDF BP Gel 5% with Tea Tree Oil.
Salicylic Acid penetrates into pores to essentially exfoliate the "walls" of the pores, and eliminate the clogging residue that causes acne. For this reason, it is particularly effective against comedonal acne, or blackheads. Salicylic acid products must be used continuously to prevent acne on acne-prone skin. Try Obagi Clenziderm M.D. Pore Therapy.
Sulfur possesses antibacterial, antifungal and keratolytic properties. Its antibacterial and keratolytic properties are especially important to acne treatment. Although sulfur can kill acne-causing bacteria, sulfur is best noted for its keratolytic property, which means that it causes the skin to peel which helps unblock clogged pores, thereby drying out any pimples and loosening any blackheads. Try Dermalogica Concealing Spot Treatment.
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Now for those of you who have pimples, blackheads, acne scars, clogged pores, oily skin, dry skin, or any combination of the above, look for products or kits that combine the above ingredients to fight your particular issues.
Bioelements Poreplex combines 2% Salicylic Acid with 3% Sulfur for a nighttime treatment that will control oil, unclog pores, heal pimples, and help visibly fade the signs of past acne blemishes.
Obagi Clenziderm M.D. Acne Kit contains a cleanser, and two treatment products that use both Salicylic Acid and Benzoyl Peroxide to treat existing acne and prevent future flare-ups. The Benzoyl Peroxide has been molecularly altered to travel deep within the pore to kill acne-causing bacteria without drying or irritating the skin. Salicylic Acid keeps pores clear of dead skin cells and oil so blackheads can't form. For acne sufferers with dry skin, try the Obagi Clenziderm M.D. Kit for Dry Skin.
Dermalogica Skin Renewal Booster utilizes Salicylic Acid and Pharmaceutical Grade Sulfur to accelerate the skin’s cellular turnover rate which loosens dead skin cells, minimizes breakouts and lessens the appearance of acne scars while eliminating rough, uneven skin.
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