Nowadays, a lot of
medications are sprouting out claiming that they can treat acne. But can they
really treat acne? For years now, the gold standard of treating mild to moderate acne is the benzoyl peroxide. This is because it is a topical antimicrobial medicine, an oxidizing agent that specifically kills P. acnes, the bacteria that cause acne breakouts. To a lesser extent, it also helps to unblock pores and has an anti-inflammatory effect.
BPO is not an antibiotic, and in 50 years of use, there has never been a documented case of BPO bacterial resistance; it is the cornerstone of prescription and over-the-counter acne therapy.
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BPO is not an antibiotic, and in 50 years of use, there has never been a documented case of BPO bacterial resistance; it is the cornerstone of prescription and over-the-counter acne therapy.
And Proactiv Solution knows
that.
That’s why Proactiv
Solution has Micro-crystals (micro-crystal medicine) benzoyl peroxide! The exclusive form of
benzoyl peroxide (BPO) found in the Proactiv 3-Step System’s Renewing Cleanser
(Step 1) and
Repairing Treatment (Step 3). A crystalline BPO that is finely milled in order
to achieve the pore penetration required to control the acne cycle. The
Proactiv micro-crystal BPO features exceptionally small and uniform particles—designed
specifically to penetrate pores faster and to be gentler on the skin.
While it may seem
counter-intuitive, harsh scrubbing does not unclog your pores any better than
gentle cleansing, and may actually worsen your acne. Cleansing and scrubbing
only reduce surface oils and dead skin cells. Many people use harsh products,
laden with alcohol and foamy surfactants (detergents) somehow wash the acne off
their skin. However, these actions often produce irritation and worsen acne. It
is possible to gently unplug pores with fine polyethylene beads that gently
relieve impacted pores without irritation.
Proactiv Solution does not
contain any surfactants that can harsh the skin. Proactiv® Renewing Cleanser is
formulated
without the harsh detergents, known as surfactants, found in many other
cleansers. Surfactants, which are responsible for a sudsy foam and lather, strip
skin of its essential oils. As a result, the skin’s barrier becomes damaged and
vulnerable to irritation and infection.
PROACTIV SOLUTION vs SALICYLIC ACID
Salicylic acid in a
cleanser breaks through the plug but does not kill the P. acnes bacteria, the
bacteria that cause acne breakouts. Acne is caused by a variety of factors that
take place below the surface of the skin. That’s why it’s best to gently wash
with a medicated cleanser with proven ingredients, like benzoyl peroxide, or
sulfur, that can penetrate the skin to help unclog pores, kill bacteria
and/or reduce inflammation.
PROACTIV SOLUTION vs ORAL DRUGS
When acne is severe,
dermatologists sometimes prescribe oral drugs like isotretinoin or hormonal
pills. There are studies that support that these methods are
extremely effective for severe cases, but because of the nature of these
drugs there are side effects that make it questionable if the benefits truly
outweigh the cost. For example, there were reports in 2010 linking suicidal
tendencies and psychotic behaviors among acne patients on isotretinoin.
Hormonal pills,
which are mainly indicated as a contraceptive sometimes causes water retention,
weight gain, mood swings, and in the long run, even breast cancer.
Proactiv Solution does not
have these side effects!
Hope this helps to prevent
your skin from ugly acne. By knowing the proper way of taking care of our skin,
I’m sure we will be acne-free!
For more information, visit www.proactiv.com.ph.
Stay safe and dry, Darlings!
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