Prevent Acne From Coming Back

Are pimple just keep on coming back? Most of the people never get a permanent solution from acne. Then what can you do to prevent them? Acne treatment doesn’t stops just by using an acne treatment product. Acne  never, ever gives up. According to a book by Katie Rodan, M.D., Acne is not curable. But it is controllable. As long as you have the right combination of medicines, you can prevent them from coming back.

One of the best acne treatment we probably know is benzoyl peroxide. It’s 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. 

One product that contains benzoyl peroxide which I really trust is Proactiv. It has Micro-crystals (micro-crystal medicine) benzoyl peroxide (BPO) and can be 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.

Why use Proactiv and not a soap?

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 of us might use harsh products, laden with alcohol and foamy surfactants (detergents) to somehow wash the acne off the skin. However, these actions often produce irritation and worsen acne. Yikes! It is actually 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.

Why use Proactiv and not 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.

Does your Derma recommend you to use drugs instead?

When acne is severe, dermatologists sometimes prescribe oral drugs like isotretinoin or hormonal pills.  I’ve actually encountered one derma who recommended some pills which can cure acne daw. And of course, I did not follow it! My acne is not that severe to take 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! It really helps when you do a little research first before trying out ways to cure acne. I won’t only help you to treat and prevent acne but also save money too!

You can get your own Proactiv kit online at Proactiv Philippines