Salicylic Acid:
* There is ample evidence that salicylic acid is your best attack on acne
* Salicylic acid reduces the number of primary lesions and therefore the number and severity of all lesions associated with acne.
* Salicylic acid is safe even on darker skin
* As the first step in treating acne – salicylic acid is proven to be safe and effective.
Glycolic Acid:
* Glycolic acid is one of the most widely used of the broadly popular alpha hydroxyl acids, as an efficacious chemical peel.
* Even in strong concentrations, it has few negative side effects.
* Long-term daily use of low-strength glycolic acid products may also have some useful effects on scars
* Glycolic also makes the skin more resistant to attack from ultraviolet light (thus reducing the impact of photo-aging), improves its moisture retention, and, perhaps for the same reasons, improves its general condition.
* Glycolic acid, used alone, is fairly effective against acne, and (even at much higher concentrations than recommended) is safe, however, by itself, it is not a complete solution and does work best as part of a skin care regime.
Benzoyl Peroxide (BP):
* Benzoyl peroxide has been known as a effect treatment' for acne. In the 1930's it was a leading treatment for skin care, but since then science and the understanding of skin care has come a long way to create better treatments.
* Benzoyl peroxide has been classified by the FDA as 'safety unknown' due to scientific studies, click here to learn more.
* You can find several celebrity endorsed products and web sites devoted to the benefits of acne products containing Benzoyl Peroxide
* Beside its antibacterial activity, BP also seems to have an anti-oxidant impact.
* Some users of Benzoyl peroxide experience side effects of dry or irritated skin
Last edited on Sun Sep 9th, 2007 12:14 am by kreyzy |
