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Usually Used Ingredients In Otc Acne Treatment Products PDF Print E-mail
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Saturday, 20 February 2010


Of all the various ways to treat acne, not many are as hot as OTC Anti Acne products. Being OTC or Over The Counter products, they are very easy to get. You don't need any prescription from a consultant and these systems are rather effective in curing your acne problems. Below, you will find a listing of some of the basic ingredients of these products.

Salicylic acid
This is one of the commonest ingredients of non prescription acne treatment medicine. Salicylic acid is used in facial cleansers as well as acne treatment creams. This actual ingredient helps treat clogged pores- a primary trigger for the condition. It opens up the pores and stops them from getting blocked again. However, the acid needs to be used in acceptable quantities and anything nearly could lead to some upsetting complications.

Benzoyl Peroxide
Benzoyl Peroxide can be found in pretty much every anti acne treatment available in the market today. This actual ingredient destroys acne causing bacteria called P acnes and also boundaries their growth. What's more, it also manages the sebum production of the skin and keeps it shine free.

At the same time, you must understand that that this chemical has a side effect. Over the top absorption of this chemical would lead to a dry skin. Such a case may occur for folk with sensitive skin, in case they use a product with an imbalanced amount of benzol peroxide. For people such people, OTC products like Zenmed Facial Cleanser and Zenmed Derma Clean system are particularly endorsed.

Pro Vitamin B5
This ingredient has little do with treating acne and more to do with skin nourishment which explains why it's incorporated into most acne treatments. It renders the skin soft and pure and further nourishes it to shine with a healthy glow.

Aloe Vera Extract
Aloe Vera is utilized in OTC acne treatment products because of its skin moisturizing properties. This ingredient soothes irritated and itched skin. It also calms the inflammation associated with acne.

Glycolic Acid
This is another important component of the acne treatment products. It removes the old and dead skin cells and helps new skin cells grow. It is really helpful removing the scarring and blemishes that are left over by acne.

Green Tea Extract
Green Tea is legendary for its antimicrobial properties. It fights varied bacteria and pathogens that contribute to processes related to impure skin.

Azelaic acid
This is another anti bacterial component of the modern anti acne OTC treatments systems. It also has a number of anti inflammatory capabilities. More than the rest, it permits the body to ensure an orderly expansion of skin cells.

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