Retinols, Alpha Hydroxy Acids and Acne:
Retinols are derived from a well-known micronutrient: vitamin A. Vitamin A is usually hailed as the "eye vitamin". In reality, it benefits the skin, hair and nails as well. Vitamin A is stored in the body in small amounts and used to catalyze other vitamins.
Retinols can be used on their own as treatment for inflamed skin (like cases of acne). Often, it's formulated along with other chemicals. Usually, these chemicals are Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs).
Some of the acids used for the purpose of treating acne and renewing skin are the following:
- Glycolic acid
- Lactic
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What is Severe Cystic Acne and How Do You Treat It?
One of the most difficult forms of acne that anyone could have is called severe cystic acne. This type of acne is very severe, the roots are very deep, and it is usually the most unsightly of all types of breakouts. What is severe cystic acne and how do you treat it?
All forms of acne are collections of dirt, oil and bacteria that get trapped in enlarged pores or hair follicles and which are not allowed to escape through regular rinsing or washing of the face because the skin forms a small barrier over these. Everyone has dirt and oil
History of Acne Treatment
In the USA, a reported 80 percent of people between puberty and middle age suffer from acne. Although, the condition is not life threatening, it can cause embarrassment and emotional stress for those suffering. Let's take a closer look at the history of acne treatment and see where we are now in clearing up this nasty bump in the road most of us face on the way to becoming an adult.
History of acne treatment:
The term acne comes from a Greek word meaning a skin eruption. In Greece, a vegetable-based acne medicine was prescribed.
In Ancient
How to Treat Acne Scars
Acne scars will generally reflect the severity of your acne. More severe acne will mean more severe scars. Acne can often disappear only to leave a discolored or raised mark where it once was, or even small craters in severe cases. This redness often fades in a matter of months or in a year but in some cases these acne scars can be permanent. Luckily, you can take steps to reduce this scarring or even make it disappear.
The Benefits Of Sunscreen
You will probably know that wearing sunscreen protects your skin from sun damage, but it does more than that. Exposure
Benzoyl Peroxide and Salicylic Acid Giving Acne the Old One-Two Punch
Benzoyl peroxide, a key ingredient in acne medications for over 50+ years, has long been considered a success in skin care treatments. Salicylic acid, no newcomer itself, enjoys much the same reputation. In fact if we were to make an examination of many well known , brand name products, we would most certainly find these two ingredients widely used. But is it only marketing hype? Is there any basis for the assumption that they must work? What would happen if we used them in combination? Are there any special considerations we need to know? Would they make an effective one-two