Archive for July, 2008

Acne light therapy is a relatively new treatment for those suffering from breakouts. Lumens Inc. is a company housed in Santa Clara, California that markets a product known as ClearLight.

This product has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration and it is deemed very safe to use for the general public.

Although the ClearLight acne light therapy product was developed in Santa Clara, California, its roots are deep in Israel. This country was where the initial research behind the concept took place. The product was also initially produced there and Israel is an active participant in marketing lasers for medical treatment. 

An estimated eighty-five percent of the world’s population has regular breakouts. The acne affects adults as well as adolescents and the introduction of the acne light therapy to the United States and the rest of the world is welcomed by the high number of people who are affected by acne world wide.

The makers of ClearLight believe that the cause of acne is sebum. The acne light therapy is supposed to suppress outbreaks. Sebum is a natural oily substance that can get trapped in the skin. When it is blocked in the skin, acne forms. This is because the sebum mingles with nasty bacteria that are living in the skin as well. The two get together and break out in the form of pimples on the surface of the skin.

The acne light therapy kills the bacteria that mingle with the sebum below the surface of the skin. Porphyrins are elements found in the bacteria. These elements interact with the blue light waves found in the acne light therapy treatments. When they interact with the light waves, they create oxygen. The oxygen, in turn, kills the bacteria found in the acne.

This all sounds a little complicated, but it really is not. There are a few things that concern me with this process. The acne light therapy is supposed to kill bacteria in the pimple itself. This suggests that the person already has significant acne. This is a great treatment for existing acne, but does it benefit those of us who want to use it as a preventative measure?

Another thing that strikes me as odd about the process is that the makers claim that the benefits of the acne light therapy last up to four months. This makes me think that the therapy can be used as a way to prevent acne breakouts, but I am confused as to how. I think that some acne needs to present in order for the chemical reaction to occur.

The four-month benefit is not really that beneficial. The acne light therapy may seem like a relatively long-term solution. It is reasonable to address acne only three times each year. The problem I have with using the acne light therapy is the cost. One treatment costs around eight hundred dollars.

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Michael

Although we all want to prevent acne breakouts on our faces, sometimes we have to address the blemishes we already have. It is good practice to put time and effort into keeping a clear complexion, but it is also good practice to look in the mirror and face the pimples. They are there and they will not simply vanish. Or will they?

Here is where acne makeup comes into play. You did everything you were supposed to do to keep your skin clear. You cleansed, exfoliated and used a good toner. You lightly moisturized without over-saturating your skin. Your pores should be clear and your skin should be glowing. Well, it’s glowing all right, glowing red with acne. Don’t despair. Acne makeup can conceal those marks in no time at all.

Applying foundation can be tricky and it becomes even more complicated when dealing with blemishes. Sometimes using too much acne makeup can make you look worse than you did when your face was naked. We have all seen the poor souls who try too hard to cover unsightly pimples. The foundation cakes and dries into a tell-tale clump of acne makeup that stands out worse than the acne itself.

My mother always said that women should apply foundation sparingly and this general rule is good practice all the way around. This general rule applies to acne makeup as well. Putting more and more product over the problem will inevitably accentuate the initial problem. This turns a little pimple trouble into a major all around face disaster. Keep it clean and you will be amazed at how far a little acne makeup really goes.

Using less foundation will save you money in the end as well and this is good news. There is more good news for acne makeup enthusiasts. There are beauty products available specifically for women who have blemishes that actually help to clear your complexion. This outstanding acne makeup is a dream-come-true for many of us. It treats the acne as it covers the blemishes. You not only have the benefit of concealing pimples, you also have the benefit of preventing future breakouts.

When it comes to applying foundation, remember that less is best. This includes acne makeup that promises to clear your complexion as it covers. Using less will make your skin look radiant and natural and using the right acne makeup will eventually make your skin naturally radiant.

Say Goodbye to Acne Forever!

To take control Back, Click Here Now!
http://acne-independence.com/recommends/
This article may be reprinted as long as the article is left unchanged and the links stay active.

Sincerely
Michael