Thursday, October 2, 2008

Sulfur vs. Benzoyl peroxide for acne

« ...Antibacterial/ antifungal - echinacea, white willow bark, calendula, goldenseal, blue flag, nettles, cleavers. Lavender kills germs on the skin, stimulates new cell growth and helps heal acne scars....
...Sebaceous glands are attached to hair follicles and are found mostly on the face, neck, back and chest. Sebaceous glands produce oil (sebum), which combines with dead skin cells and creates a plug in the pore. Sebaceous glands become more active during periods of elevated hormone activity. Sebaceous glands produce a substance called sebum, which is responsible for keeping the skin and hair moisturized. Sebaceous glands produce sebum, which moisturizes hair and skin....»

«...Acne scars. The FDA has just approved the wrinkle smoothing Fraxel laser for those unsightly "pits". In clinical trials, acne scars were significantly reduced within three months for 92% of subjects. The Fraxel penetrates deep into the skin's middle layer, where it breaks up scar tissue and stimulates collagen production to fill in the indentations. And because only about 15% of the skin is treated at one time, you can go to work the next day with your face only a little red. The cost starts at about $500 a session, with four to six sessions required....»
Full Text: helioeropr.blogspot.com

tags: ive suffered from acne for 3 years on my back, adult acne, home remedy for acne

1 comment:

susanmeade said...

For acne scar removal, I highly recommend the fraxel treatment! The procedure is very effective, safe and affordable. Last year, I personally underwent a Richmond Hill fraxel treatment to eliminate acne scars on my face. I was very happy with the results! I'm looking now much better and more beautiful due to this cosmetic procedure!