NEW! On the 7th July 2009 Azap Skin Care announced the launch of a new, more effective acne treatment product for both oily or normal skin. The scientists at Azap have created a new approach to skincare using new, innovative acne treatment products that gently exfoliate dead skin cells, balance the bacteria on the skin, and reduce inflammation. azap’s skincare products restore the overall health and beauty to the skin.

What Makes Their Approach Different?

Azap has used the latest research resulting in developing a powerful acne treatment that combines the best of natures ingredients  together with the best of scientifically developed acne fighting agents. The natural botanicals fight acne bacteria, promote healing and reduce inflammation leaving a clear rejuvenated complexion.

Azap have introduced a total system with unique additional products that are not available in other treatments.

The complete system comprises of

1. PURIFYING tonic - clears clogged pores and removes excess oil and debris. It helps to regulate the five main causes of acne by combining three powerful, effective extracts. Leaves skin fresh and clean without that “stripped” feeling.
2. DEFEND / azap SPF 15 – Protect your skin from free radicals and UV rays with this moisturizing lotion. Essential protection for your face, neck and arms.
3. HARMONIZE / Balancing Tonic -  Balancing Tonic clears clogged pores, removes excess oil and debris, absorbs free radicals. It helps fight bacteria, which causes acne inflammation, minimizes the appearance of pores, balances the skin. Leaves skin fresh and clean without that “stripped” feeling.
4. POLISH / Green Tea Fusion Scrub – Green Tea Fusion Scrub is an effective skin conditioner, cleanser and exfoliator. This extract-glyceride blend helps to deep clean pores, reduce acne breakouts, control excess oil and provide healthier looking skin.
5. RECHARGE / Exfoliator Plus – A light daily exfoliator designed to keep pores and clean and minimize breakouts. Salicylic acid helps to lessen the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while rejuvenating the skin. Combination, oily and acne skin will greatly benefit from daily use.
6. REGENERATE / Vitamin A Renewal – The Ultimate Age-Fighting Weapon! A pure, stable form of Vitamin A (Retinol), produced under 12,000 psi conditions, designed to dramatically enhance absorption to the deepest layers of the epidermis. Used as directed, this product can produce dramatic results in skin texture, reduce fine lines, and provide overall healthier-looking skin.
7. RENEW X5 / Treatment - Directions- Use daily, spot treat or spread thin layer to entire breakout area. Follow with sunscreen. If irritation persists, discontinue use. Avoid contact with eyes.
8. RESTORE / Oil Regulating Complex – Non greasy, lightweight gel that features salicylic acid and a botanical blend that is clinically proven to control and regulate sebum. Also contains natural anti-bacterial ingredients to decrease bacteria on the skins surface.
9. SOFTEN / Smoothing Serum – Provides superb exfoliation, while moisturizing the skin, leaving it smooth and soft.
10. SHINE shampoo – Ultimate Shampoo cleans hair and scalp while it balances your skin.
11. REVITALIZE / Purifying Clay Masque -  A luxurious once a week purifying treatment,  fused with French Green Clay, Bentonite, Tea Tree & Peppermint.

[For more information visit Azap Skin Care...]

Our Assessment

‘Unique’ is a generally overused term aimed at describing products thought to be different to its competitors – which in most cases they are not.

However, we have decided to use this term to describe the Azap Skin Care acne product range, because of its remarkable  extensive line of acne products . We cannot think of another system that comprises of so many different acne treatment elements targeting different symptoms;  everything from acne hair wash right through to acne skin rejuvenation products.

We are also delighted to see that azap have a Green Tea based product (Skin Polish – deep clean scrub). The use of Green Tea we have always advocated for its powerful natural anti-bacterial and skin calming properties;  you can read all about Green Tea’s Natural Anti-Bacterial / calming properties in our own article here >>

And all azap products are covered by a risk free 60 day money back guarantee.

Where To Buy

**Just now azap Skincare  are promoting their newly released products at discounted prices!

A topical emollient, anti-inflammatory preparation that blends into the skin to cosmetically neutralize and reduce the appearance of redness and blotchiness associated with rosacea. Contains bisabolol, an anti-inflammatory ingredient, to restore smoothness while calming and cooling skin. May be applied alone or in conjunction with other topical treatments.

[Read more about the B.Kamins Rosacea Kit...]

Our Assesment

B. Kamins has created its excellent reputation by fusing the visible results of clinical skincare with the luxurious experience of a spa visit.

Ben Kaminsky with 40 years of experience as a Dermalogical Chemist and founder of B.Kamins, has made his award winnng effective skin care Spa Clinic Treatments available to everyone.

The B.Kamins Rosacea Starter kit a complete rosacea and redness treatrment system, is a great way to discover the redness reducing and healing properties of this product for a smaller cost. Once you feel satisfied with these results, it is definitely worth investing in the B.Kamins Rosacea Maintenance Kit – a larger quantity aimed at a  long term Rosacea and Facial Redness  treatment.

Where To Buy B.Kamins Rosacea Starter Kit

The ZENMED Derma Cleanse System is endorsed by doctors and recommended by customers. The herbal supplements fight the acne at its source, supported the acne gel and maintained with our cleanser. We hear the success stories and see the results. Because there are so many choices available when it comes to treating acne, we have worked hard to create a system that is far better than anything available.
Why is it more effective than other products?

The ZENMED Derma Cleanse System cleans, heals and sustains healthy skin like no curative system. For the first time acne’s complex origins are addressed and treated comprehensively.

In just three easy steps, The ZENMED Derma Cleanse System arrests the causes of acne at the source, instead of just concealing the symptoms. ZENMED therapies are developed using the most advanced techniques in skin care.

ZENMED’s unique fusion of all-natural botanicals and proven pharmaceutical formulas is revolutionary in skin care. Many products available from other companies contain ingredients that are either natural or synthetic.

ZENMED decided to take the best from both worlds and create products which have great natural and chemical ingredients. We use only use the ingredients that are important for soothing and healing, not ingredients that will irritate or aggravate. Zenmed have merged ancient wisdom with advanced science to deliver the most effective long-term acne control system available

Our Assessment

Zenmed has a reputation second to none in the treatment of acne. Its world renowned product Derma Cleanse has been endorsed by the medical profession, and is made to strict FDA manufacturing standards. This product which was developed by scientists, was the first acne system to be truly holistic that works both internally. Derma cleanse comes with a 60 day money back satisfaction guarantee and they have a 24 hour live chat support service. [Read more about Zenmed Derma Cleanse...]

Where To Buy

Acne Complex kit is a maximum strength regimen that delivers rapid results without dryness or irritation. Murad Acne products are both effective and gentle because they are formulated with pharmaceutical grade ingredients and enriched with hydrators, anti-inflammatories and antioxidants according to Dr. Murad’s recipe for skin health. 90% of Acne Complex users experienced a reduction in blemishes in just 4 weeks!

Cleanse | Tone – Clarifying Cleanser

Prevent breakouts with this maximum strength cleansing gel. Triclosan eliminates 99.9% of irritating surface bacteria while Salicylic Acid heals blemishes and prevents future breakouts.

Treat | Repair – Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel

Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel’s patented Hydrogen Peroxide delivery system enables Retinol, Glycolic and Salicylic Acids to penetrate deeply for maximum effectiveness. Cell turnover is stimulated, breakouts are controlled, pore-clogging impurities are eliminated and clarity is restored. Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel is clinically proven to reduce acne in 90% of users in just 4 weeks when used in combination with our Acne Complex regimen.

Hydrate | Protect – Skin Perfecting Lotion

This oil-free moisturizer provides ultra-light hydration while minimizing pores and refining texture. Queen of Meadow and Algae Extract penetrate to clear pores and balance oil production. Retinol encourages healthy cell turn-over while Arnica soothes irritation.

Our Assessment

Like Zenmed, Murad has a complete holistic acne treatment series which has been developed for different skin types for example; dry skin types or oily skin types. Murad’s acne complex has a excellent history of clinically proven successful results and is endorsed by the medical profession. [Read more about Murad Acne Complex ...]

Where To Buy

Healthy Pores is an effective holistic 3-step-system working both inside and out, that treats and prevents acne by using the most powerful but gentle on the body natural ingredients.

Step 1. Ex-Foliation Cleaning The Pores

The Healthy Pores face wash contains a 2% concentration of Salicyclic Acid, clinically proven to be one of the best ex-foliants to clean clogged pores; the main cause of acne.

Many acne sufferers make the mistake of cleaning and scrubbing too hard that causes lesions and pimples to burst which can result in acne scarring. This is not necessary with the Healthy Pores cleanse, a gentle wipe will deep clean and remove the accumulations of dirt, oil and dead skin cells.

Regular users of Healthy Pores Facial Wash have been amazed at the disappearance of blackheads and whiteheads that have been trapped for years. A more radiant glow is another common result as healthy, open pores mean that new skin cells constantly replace old, ex-foliated cells.

Step 2. Eliminating Acne Bacteria

Killing the bacteria which are responsible for infecting the pores which then become acne. Healthy Pores uses Tea Tree Oil a natural, but powerful anti-bacteria agent that matches a 5% concentration of the synthetically man made Benzoyl Peroxide found in other acne products.

The advantage of using natural Tea Tree Oil is that it is kind and gentle on the skin. It does not cause the skin irritations, soreness or dryness that many have experienced when using Benzoyl Peroxide based acne products.

Step 3. Controlling Excessive Skin Oil Production and Balance Hormones

By treating the inside by taking the Healthy Pores capsules which contain a unique formula of herbal extracts known for there; detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, soothing and calming properties that balance the hormonal system.

As a result excess Sebum oil produced by hormonal changes responsible for clogging the pores and causing acne is now controlled, preventing future occurrences.

Our Assessment

Healthy Pores is another effective holistic acne treatment working both inside and out, that uses the power and the gentleness of natural acne ingredients, Healthy Pores also offers a 60-day Money Back satisfaction Guarantee removing the risk of wasting your money if you are not satisfied with the results. [Read more about Healthy Pores...]

Where To Buy

NEW! Keep redness and irritation at bay with our Anti Redness Kit. This three piece set contains our most effective products in full sizes to help soothe and calm sensitive, irritated skin. Gently cleanse the skin with the Cream Soap, instantly soothe sensitive skin with the Calma Mask, reduce redness and hydrate with Control Cream.

Best results when used in conjunction with the Chamomile Cleansing Lotion and the Chamomile Eye Cream.

Mario Badescu famous anti-redness cream

Is an effective treatment for red, rashy, flaky and irritated skin types and Rosacea sufferers. Balsam Peru is the active, soothing botanical ingredient that will make a visible difference immediately upon application. Non-greasy, low oil formula. May be used for troubled areas of the face or in place of a moisturizer. Works well with the Azulene Calming Mask.

Tip:

For excessively flaky, dry skin apply Rose Hips Nourishing Oil all over the face and layer Control Cream on top. For a redness reducing mask treatment apply Control Cream all over the face and apply Calma mask or Azulene Mask over it for 20 minutes and rinse. Excellent as a post-shave, soothing cream.

Control Red Irritated Skin.

This oil-free formulation helps treat acne inflamed and very sensitive skin by calming redness. Also helpful for those with Rosacea conditions. This product contains Balsam Peru, Kaolin (clay) and soothing Calamine.

How to Use:

Apply a thin layer of mask on clean skin avoiding eye area. Wait 15-20 minutes and rinse thoroughly with tepid water. Follow with moisturizer or night cream. Use 2-3 times a week. May be used more often if necessary.

Tip:

Following the regular directions, use this mask to calm irritated skin after brow, lip or face waxing. Great for soothing razor burn for men.

This is a very mild, non-detergent cleanser formulated for very sensitive or irritated skin. Will not leave skin feeling tight or dry. For best results follow with our Chamomile Cleansing Lotion.

How to Use:

Twice daily, massage in a circular motion on wet skin, avoiding eye area. Rinse with tepid water. Pat dry and follow with toner or astringent.

Tip:

For extremely red or sensitive skin, Control cream, Chamomile Cleansing Lotion and Azulene Calming mask make perfect companion products for this cleanser.

[Read more about Mario Badescu Anti-Redness Kit...]

Our Assessment

A quality effective treatment that is we think is better targeted towards reducing facial redness than type-1 Rosacea. It reasonably priced compared to other leading anti-redness systems. The one minus that we can see is that the Mario Badescu Anti-Redness Kit is not covered by a Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee.

Where To Buy

Murad is a specific Rosacea therapy designed to strengthen affected skin while soothing and calming it at the same time. Control the symptoms of redness and skin sensitivity, while encouraging a healthy, even skin tone. Regimen includes: Soothing Gel Cleanser , Recovery Treatment Gel , & Correcting Moisturizer SPF 15

The Murad regimen includes:

Step 1: Cleanse and Tone

The Soothing Gel Cleanser is meant to clean the skin of any impurities that have built up. It reduces irritation and redness, as well as the skin sensitivity felt by rosacea sufferers. It is recommended to use the cleanser twice daily and the toner a maximum of twice daily.

Step 2: Treat and Repair

The Recovery Treatment Gel is the star of the Murad regimen as it repairs the skin. It treats skin that is affected by rosacea and helps to heal the damage done. It makes the skin feel and look better, as well as making it healthier and stronger so it has a good defense against rosacea triggers.

Step 3: Hydrate and Protect

The Correcting Moisturizer SPF 15 is a double duty product. It has a tint to the help correct the look of redness in your skin. The SPF 15 protects against additional irritation from the sun. For many Rosacea sufferers, the sun is a major trigger of symptoms, therefore sun protection should be worn daily.

Our Assessment

Murad is a very complete system which has effective redness reducing properties. The formula contains a good selection of soothing and calming botanicals known for their ability to reduce inflammation and redness and aid the skin healing process. The formula is also complimented with other remarkable natural ingredients that nourish and strengthen the skin; helping to protect it against future rosacea and redness flare-ups. [Read more about Murad Redness Recovery Gel...]

Where To Buy

Medik8’s advanced Red Alert® treatment contains an 8% professional strength of vitamin K that reduces redness, rosacea and removes visible spider and thread veins from the face and other parts of the body.

Red Alert is among the most advanced spider vein creams available for managing skin redness, it also aids the healing of brusing

Powerful active ingredients help to target skin redness. They act by promoting anti-oxidation, vein-wall strengthening and enhanced coagulation (blood clotting at site of capiliary damage).

The powerful active ingredients promote anti-oxidation, vein wall strengthening, and enhanced coagulation. There is not a more powerful formula for managing the removal of visible spider/thread veins and broken blood vessels.

Highly Effective Ingredients

Still formulated with it’s high dose, pharmaceutical grade Vitamin K, but now including liquorice and bearberry, plus a new clinically proven active ingredient.

A Unique, New And Remarkably Effective Formula

Vitamin K treatments have been available for a long time. They are renowned for being used after plastic surgery to aid and speed up the healing process as well as minimizing scarring. Vitamin K has a long history of proven medical results and is probably one of the best methods after Laser treatment for removing visible thread and spider veins. We have also noticed that this formula contains natural calming and soothing ingredients to reduce facial redness. We highly recommend this product primarily to people with visible veins and permanent facial redness which could be either Rosacea or the beginnings of it. [Read more about Red Alert...]

Where To Buy

Vilantae The Safe Alternative To Istretinoin ( generic: Accutane / Roaccutane)

Vilantae is an oral acne treatment that comes in both pill and powder form and is based upon Vitamin B5; which claims to be the safer alternative to the controversial prescription Isotretinoin acne-drugs, such as Accutane / Roaccutane

Both the Vilantae (Vitamin B5) and Istretinoin(Accutane) treatments work in similar ways by reducing or shutting down the Sebum (skin oil) production respectively.

Acne is Caused By Excess Sebum Oil

Sebum is the skin’s natural lubricant and moisturizer that maintains the skin pliability and prevents it from drying out. However, in some cases especially in teenagers, excess Sebum oil is produced which traps dead skin cells within the pore, resulting in clogging.

Bacteria known as p.Acnes that lives in the Sebum oil,  becomes entrapped within this clogged pore and proceeds to infect it; causing the swelling known as a pimple (spot or zit in non-medical terms).

How Accutane Works

Accutane and it’s generic counterparts virtually shut down the entire Sebum production which has produced amazing results whereby 95% of severe acne sufferers prescribed with this medication had a complete reduction of acne within 6 months. And only 25% required further treatment after a year.

However, there is almost an endless list of severe side effects caused by using Accutane type acne-drugs; which as resulted in thousands of laws suits against these companies. You can read more about this in our press release dated 2009-08-07

http://www.acne-rosacea-times.com/accutane-removed-from-the-us-market.html

How Vilantae Works

Vilantae, the natural safer alternative works by only reducing excess oil production which makes it slightly less effective than Accutane The advantage of using Vilantae or other Vitmain B5 acne products is that they eliminate the irritation, dryness or soreness experienced by some people using the Benzoyl Peroxide or Salicylic Acid based lotions and creams. And most importantly, only minor side effects have been noted

Vilantae (d-calcium Pantothenate) was relatively unknown until 1997, when Dr. Lit-Hung Leung M.D. published his research and the astonishing effective results he discovered.

Vilantae is a very popular acne treatment in Asia where natural treatments are received with open arms. However, the medical profession in the west have been slow to endorse this product as a clinical study needs to be completed first by a certified authority.

Even without this medical endorsement the reputation of Vilantae is expanding exponentially and it has gained backing from leading Dermatologists and Medical Professionals who have staked their reputations upon it.

Our Assessment

We can not base our assessment upon clinical results, only on what we have heard from acne sufferers who have used this. Most were very pleased with the results and the only complaints we heard by a few were; that it is quite an expensive treatment and takes a little longer to work than advertised. However, Vilantae is covered by a 90 day Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee – eliminating the cost risk, if it does not live up to your expectations

As usual, we always recommend that you consult a dermatologist or a Physician before trying any Oral acne treatment.

[Read more about Vilantae...]

Where To Buy

Zenmed gives you that clear complexion of your dreams

Do you suffer from those frustrating rosacea symptoms such as: intense facial redness; swelling and soreness? Then you’ll know how a bad complexion makes you feel embarrassed and drains your confidence.

We at Zenmed are aware of the emotional impact that this skin disorder has on your daily life.

Just imagine how you will feel to have that clear complexion of your dreams, and to enjoy the freedom of meeting people, without having to hide your face with embarrassment.

After many years of research, Zenmed has developed a remarkably effective Doctor-formulated treatment, that controls, reduces and helps to prevent the symptoms of rosacea within  weeks  – guaranteed of your money back!

And it works … read Rachel’s story.

For the longest time, my raw, red skin had plagued me, and I tried everything to cure my rosacea!! I thought my skin was too sensitive to products I washed with, so I changed them often and nothing worked.

I even tried using sunscreen, but it wasn’t sunburn I was suffering from, although it often felt like it. It seemed I was doomed to have a burning red face.

At work, I splashed my face with water when I felt one of my frequent burning sessions coming on. Nothing worked.

Then I found Zenmed treatment for rosacea called the Support Serum System. When I wash with the cleanser, it feels like heaven on my face.

Both treatments together have taken the redness and irritation out of my skin. I hate wearing makeup, and it was only a few short weeks later, on Christmas, I wore no foundation for the first time in a year! My skin looked great in pictures! I love the feeling of this treatment. I strongly recommend it!

How the treatment works.

Zenmed’s years of research have shown that rosacea must be first prevented from spreading, before the symptoms can be controlled and reduced.

Zenmed has developed its unique 3-step treatment, that tackles this skin disorder in the most effective way possible.

During this extensive research Zenmed also discovered that synthetic man-made substances can cause rosacea symptoms. As a result, the Rosacea Support System contains only all-natural-botanicals known for their anti-inflammatory, soothing, calming, healing and skin-strengthening properties.

This effective 3-step system works as follows

Step 1 Prevention

A cleansing cream that contains all-natural anti-bacterial agents that gently cleanse the skin by removing any impurities.

Step 2 Calming

A non-pore-blocking soothing mask which contains the anti-inflammatory ingredients; Green Tea; Cucumber and Willow Bark Extract. This calming mask soothes away inflammation and that annoying redness.

Step 3 Healing

The Support Serum is the essential step that strengthens, heals and nourishes the skin against future flare-ups. This serum also contains a verity of all-natural ingredients that soothe away the redness

Why suffer any longer, invest in your happiness now!

You can get that clear complexion of your dreams

for just $64 – and money back if you don’t like it.

Click here to buy now >>

Zenmed products are made to the highest manufacturing standards and has been approved by both the, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Zeno is a hand-held battery operated device that delivers a precisely calculated impulse of heat to the zit, spot or pimple. This is achieved by Zeno’s microprocessor(computer ship) that controls and adjusts this precise amount of heat to be applied to your own particular skin-type.

This precisely delivered impulse of heat painlessly destroys the bacteria within the lesion, spot or zit, which causes 90% of all acne.

As the acne bacteria are immediately destroyed, the inflammation will reduce within 24-48 hrs as your skin returns to a natural and zit free and wonderfully healthy state.

Not only does Zeno adapt to your own skin-type but it also calculates the precise location of the pimple and the exact amount of time the heat needs to be applied. This Hi-Tech precision pimple treatment, prevents the possibility of any damage to your skin.

The Zeno device has been endorsed by the medical profession and is backed up with clinically proven results.

Our Assessment

Zeno is an excellent option for you if you only have very mild acne with a few pimple breakouts here and there. Zeno is not designed to treat the acne root cause, but only the immediate zits, spots, pimples and blemishes that appear.

This zit / spot treatment cost is fairly high though; which we have calculated to be around $0.25 USD (25 cents) per zit; and the initial cost of the zeno device is around $130 USD

However, this is possibly a small price to pay if you want to look your best, and remove those pimples within 24-48 hours.

Where To Buy

If you buy direct from MyZeno’s site, free shipping is available and the product is covered by a 30 day money back guarantee. There are other resellers that often sell this product at a considerable discounts, but a money back guarantee is not always available with them. We have included these other online places to buy in the summary table below.

Where To Buy

Zenmed has formulated an Acne Scar and Hyperpigmentation removal system that competes with expensive Salon Dermabrasion and Chemical skin peel sessions, at a fraction of the cost.

It can be applied in the comfort of your own home and within minutes you will see visible results after only the first application.

Apart from reducing visible scars and wrinkles, this treatment also fades Hyperpigmentation flaws such as dark spots, uneven skin tone and even unwanted freckling.

The Zenmed Scar Treatment kit works by a simple skin peel process that brings your old-dead skin cells to the surface more rapidly than usual. These dead skin cells are then slough off leaving your skin with a bright new fresh clear complexion.

This treatment only needs to be applied 2-3 times a week. The formulation also contains natural anti-inflammatory and collagen strengthening ingredients with healing properties; that prevents the irritation that are ofter prevalent in other scar removal and skin peel products.

A single salon session costs between $80-$300 USD, where as Zenmed Scar and Hyperpigmentation Kit costs only $59.00 for 10 sessions.

Zenmed claims that after a 5 minute session

• Fading of acne scars
• Fine lines diminish, skin appears younger
• Skin appears glowing and fresh
• Fine bumps disappear and skin surface is more even and smooth

After 3-4 treatments:

• Flaws such as acne scars and Hyperpigmentation gradually diminish
• Collagen levels are increased causing skin to look and feel more plump and alive
• Combination skin is balanced, dry rough patches are gone

After 8-10 treatments:

• Appearance of wrinkles is minimized
• Minor imperfections are diminished
• Acne scars appear lighter and less visible

Our Assessment

The Zenmed formulation contains Glycolic Acid which is used by salons and is generally found in other reputable scar removal products. However, the reason why we like this one, is not just because of the remarkable results it gives, but because of the other ingredients that prevents irritation; a discomfort experienced by many after using this type of scar treatment. And this product is covered by Zenmed’s 60 Day Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee.[Read more about this product...]

Where To Buy

How Does The Laser Remove Acne

The procedure works by emitting a laser over the acne infected areas. Initially the heat from the laser kills the bacteria within the skin, which are responsible for these infected swellings. The pulsating laser heat is then applied deeper down to shrink the Sebaceous oil glands. This of course will result in a reduction of Sebum oil being produced; the main cause of acne.

The Laser treatment also stimulates the body’s natural bacteria fighting mechanism, which helps to reduce the severity of future breakouts.

Is Laser Treatment Painful?

There are two conflicting reports about this; some acne sufferers found this treatment extremely painful and experienced substantial redness and swelling that remained for several weeks; while others experienced only a mild tingling sensation and a little redness that resembled mild sunburn.

A topical anesthetic can be used to numb the skin prior to treatment depending the level of your treatment. Your can discuss your concerns at the initial consultation with your physician, which is aimed to inform you of what the laser treatment entails and the risks involved, if any.

How Safe Is It?

Acne laser treatments has been approved by the FDA.

How long Does Each Treatment Session Last?

Each session can last between 5-30 minutes depending on the severity of your acne.

How Many Treatments Are Needed?

Most acne sufferers experience significant improvement after 1-2 treatments per week over a 3-5 week period, depending on the severity. In severe cases the treatment can continue for several months.

How Long Do The Results Last?

You will get faster results with this laser treatment relative to the other types, However, laser does not really treat the root cause as a results follow-up treatments are needed to prevent further out-breaks. To maximize the  results it is recommended to use in combination with a topical acne gel/lotion.

How Much Does it Cost?

The cost is probably more painful than the physical discomfort experienced by the actual treatment. Each session can cost between $60-$200 USD depending on the level of treatment required. And a full treatment requires around 6-20 sessions; resulting in a total cost anywhere between, $360-4000 USD; excluding  the cost of follow-up sessions and the additional acne topical products

Our Assessment

This would not be our first choice of acne treatment. It may produce fast results but it does not tackle the root cause and the cost is extremely high that would increase significantly with the follow-up laser treatments; and there is no money back guarantee; or insurance coverage.

Where To Obtain Treatment: Dermatology or Skin Care Clinics With Certified Laser Professionals

Treatment Guarantee: None

Average: Cost $360-$4000

This therapy has not yet shown to be as successful for the bumps and pimples of papulopustular rosacea, which may be more effectively treated with oral and topical medications.
This articles will help you understand the benefits, risks, and issues to consider for laser and IPL therapies, so that you can make an informed choice when talking with your dermatologist about how to treat your rosacea.

The information will include findings from some recent studies investigating the safety and effectiveness of laser and light therapy in treating rosacea.

How Do Lasers Work?

Laser therapy works by using high-energy beams of light to heat and disintegrate tiny blood vessels under the skin, as well as sculpt areas of the face that have been disfigured by rosacea. Lasers are used to treat these signs of rosacea:

• Persistent redness
• Dilated, visible blood vessels
• Thickening skin on nose and cheeks (also known as rhinophyma)

For the first two symptoms, dermatologist may use a pulsed dye laser (PDL), whichdelivers pulsed light beams (instead of a continuous wave of light) to treat damaged skin while leaving surrounding tissue intact.
Results from a recent study showed significant improvement (such as a 40%–60% reduction in facial redness) after just one or two of these types of laser treatments, with ongoing improvements maintained with each ensuing treatment. Patients in the study also reported less flushing, burning, itching, dryness, swelling, and sensitivity.1
The study also monitored the side effects from PDL therapy, which included crusting and dark spots around treated areas. Physicians in the study treated the side effects successfully, and the side effects did not diminish PDL’s other benefits.
Another side effect is bruising, notable because the same study found that PDL treatment is more effective when the pulsed dye laser causes temporary bruising, which may last for 1 to 2 weeks. Newer pulsed dye lasers (such as the KTP, diode, and Nd:YAG lasers) are less likely to cause bruising; however, for that reason researchers found these lasers may not reduce redness, burning, and itching as effectively as the older PDL treatment.
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A more advanced form of rosacea is the thickened skin on the nose and cheeks, which is called rhinophyma. This condition calls for a more ablative treatment, such as a CO2 or erbium:YAG laser, which reshapes the affected tissue by cutting, heating, or abrading it.

For tenacious cases of rhinophyma, some physicians combine this type of laser therapy with another procedure such as dermabrasion.

What Is Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Therapy?

IPL is a non-laser light therapy that was approved in 1995 by the FDA. Although initially used for treating dilated facial blood vessels, dermatologists in recent years have expanded IPL’s uses for the persistent redness and flushing of rosacea.
Intense pulsed light therapy works by sending light energy through the skin’s outer layer to the dermal layer underneath, which minimizes visible after-effects and reduces healing time.

Because IPL works from the skin’s inner layer, the side effects are generally much milder than those of laser therapy or other treatments such as dermabrasion.
As a newer form of light therapy, IPL has been the subject of several recent studies, with results confirming IPL’s promise as safe and effective tool for reducing the signs of rosacea.
For example, researchers in the Netherlands used IPL therapy on sixty patients afflicted with visible red blood vessels (telangiectasia), treating a total of 508 instances of these signs. The results showed meaningful, sustained results for clearing up rosacea symptoms. After three years and a 77.8% rate of symptom clearance, the rate of lesion recurrence was less than 1%. Patients in the study reported minimal side effects.
Another study examined IPL’s effects on a broader set of rosacea symptoms, treating patients for persistent redness, flushing, and breakouts. After a regimen of one to seven IPL treatments, the 32 patients in the study yielded these results:

• An average of 83% experienced reduced redness.
• An average of 75% reported less flushing and improved skin texture.
• An average of 64% reported fewer acne-like breakouts.3

Although studies do indicate that some patients will experience no significant benefits from IPL therapy, most will see some reduction in symptoms, especially in dilated blood vessels and facial redness. Side effects are temporary and include redness, swelling, bruising, pigment, and crusting and blistering. Your dermatologist may conduct a patch test to see how your skin will react.

Is Laser and Light Therapy the Right Choice for You?

Even with such encouraging findings, the study results nonetheless indicate that some rosacea patients will see little or no effect from treatment. These therapies are not for everyone. If you are considering laser therapy or IPL to treat your rosacea, keep the following points in mind:
1. Expense—These therapies are not typically covered by health insurance, so you may have to cover the expense of these treatments out of your own pocket. Each
treatment session may cost several hundred dollars per session, and multiple sessions and follow-up treatments may be required.
2. Not a quick fix—Laser and light therapies may seem like a miracle cure, given that many patients do see long-term, dramatic results. But there is no cure yet for rosacea, and laser and light therapies may provide only temporary or partial relief of your symptoms. It is important that you continue to avoid triggers, avoid sun exposure, and be aware that you may need multiple or maintenance treatments, as well as supplemental medications.
3. You may not be a candidate—Patients with the following conditions may not be eligible for laser and light therapies:

• Clotting disorder
• Tendency to develop keloids (thick fibrous scars from skin injuries)
• Diabetes
• Pregnancy
• Light sensitivity

Also, if you have even a mild suntan, you may have to wait until your skin fades to its palest color before receiving laser and light therapies.

It works by stimulating the dermis to produce collagen or increasing absorption of active ingredients with the use of hundreds of very thin needles.

The Derma Roller is specifically designed to create small openings in the top layer of the skin which create pathways for product applied to the skin to absorb into the deeper layers of the skin. The pores then close up again after about an hour.

The various Derma Roller manufacturers claim their products give  similar results to those of Laser, Chemical Peels and Dermabrasion treatments at a fraction of the cost; and without the trauma and soreness to the skin afterwards.

How To Use The Derma Roller

The Derma Roller is rolled over the scar or wrinkle area to be treated in the; vertical; horizontal;and both diagonal directions. It is advised to use a skin numbing gel such as Topicain for the more vigorous treatments, as this is not entirely without discomfort. However, when applying a lighter treatment using less pressure, a numbing gel is not needed, and excellent results are still obtained. A tingling sensation is experienced, leaving a little redness on the skin which resembles mild sunburn that lasts for an hour or so.  This procedure is applied 5 times a week for best results

**Hygiene is vitally important, the environment must be sterilized with disinfectant and anti-bacterial cream must be applied to the skin afterward; eliminating the risk of infection.

How Long Before You See Results

The rate at which you will get results depends on what condition you are treating and how extensively your skin needs to remodel. This process of skin re-modeling can continue for literally months after each Derma Roller treatment, but visibly noticeable changes can be seen within a week! Your skin naturally renews itself every 40 days, so with a little stimulation, changes can be dramatic and fast. To maximize the results, it is best to use vitamin rich creams with anti-oxidents and ingredients that strengthen collagen, promote healing and calms the skin – the Derma Roller manufacturers usually supply these as well.

Our Assessment

This product is relatively knew in the anti-ageing and scar removal market, but its reputation has grown rapidly – it’s even rumored that Angelina Jolie bought one for Brad Pitt.

This treatment is ideal for you; if you are sensitive to chemical skin peels; you do not have the money for laser treatment and you do not want to experience the discomfort of dermabrasion.

A Derma Roller that we recommend is made by Scientia because it is FDA approved, and manufactured and quality controlled in accordance to ISO standards. And  it comes with a 6 month Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee. (see video below)  [To read more about the Scientia Derma Roller...]

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Mario Badescu’s claim to fame is their highly publicized celebrity clientèle list and their exclusive salon formulas developed through 40 years of research and skin care expertise. Maria Badescu have become renowned for commercializing their salon formulas which are used by their celebrity customers

First let us cut through all the hype and take a good look at the Mario Badescu Acne Repair to see if it does live up to the advertised expectations.

The Acne Repair kit consists of a 3-step system; the renowned Drying Lotion that clears up whiteheads overnight; the Drying Cream which conceals the blemishes and acne while it heals them; and finally the Buffering Lotion that fights the large areas of deep eruptions helping to prevent the acne breakouts before they start.

The main ingredients in this 3-step system are

Salicylic Acid – Which is an effective exfoiliating agent that removes dead skin cells that can clog the pores; which is the main cause of acne. Salicylic Acid in a more concentrated form is often used in chemical skin peels for removing acne scars.

Sulfur – Which is a powerful antiseptic that destroys acne bacteria which are the cause for the infection, inflammation and swelling of pimples.

Calamine And Allatonin – These ingredients have anti-inflammatory properties which also aid the healing process.

This formula is not unique but it is effective. Most leading quality acne products have a balanced fusion of anti-inflammatory, exfoiliating and bacterial killing ingredients.

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Our Assessment

This formula is not unique but it is effective. Many leading quality acne products have a balanced fusion of anti-inflammatory, exfoiliating and bacterial killing ingredients.

However, the Mario Badescu Acne Repair kit is very reasonably priced compared to other leading acne systems within the same FDA clinically approve league. The only drawback that we can see with the Mario Badescu Acne Repair Kit is that it is not covered by a Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee.  

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NEW!Hydra-Pure Redness Soothing Serum is a breakthrough serum containing multiple ingredients to control redness due to inflammation, rosacea and flushing. This product is ideal for post-laser use or to treat any other stress to the skin. Bisabolol and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate calm skin, while Gatuline prevents the dilation of blood vessels to reduce redness.

In addition, Silymarin and Licorice Root Extract soothe and alleviate redness and irritation. The Hydra-Pure Chelating Complex softens water and detoxifies skin by neutralizing the heavy metals found in tap water. Antioxidants do not have the ability to neutralize heavy metals – only Chelators do.

Innovative That Effectively Combats Rosacea And Facial Redness

• Soothes and calms skin by controlling and alleviating signs of redness
• Incorporates active ingredients to address all redness issues including excessive circulation to blood vessels (flushing), inflammation, free radicals, irritated skin and impure tap water
• Removes heavy metals and impurities from the skin that cause chronic redness
• Acts as a water softener by removing Calcium * Ideal for use post-laser or for any other stress to the skin

Our Assessment

Dr Gross is a practicing dermatologist and board certified dermatological surgeon in New York City.

Gross has a gained a prestigious reputation for formulating breakthrough products with advanced technology in a relatively short time since introducing his unique innotive products to the global market. He has received accolades throughout the media for developing the Breakthrough Product of the Year with the innovative Hydra-Pure category.

The Hydra-Pure Redness Soothing Serum was uniquely formulated after researching data from throughout the world Dr Gross’s products have filled the void by providing the same effective unique formulas that he treats his patients with to those who are unable to visit a dermatologist. [Read more about the MD skincare Redness Soothing Serum...]

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Eradicate the red and reassure your skin. MD Skincare Hydra Pure Redness Soothing Serum is powerful combatting redness due to skin irritation, rosacea, and blushing, but easy on your skin. By preventing the dilation of blood vessels that create a flushed tone and adding a blast of skin-soothing Green Tea, your skin will look and feel better

The Acnezine Solution is not just another topical acne treatment product. It is an entire skin care management system that finds the source of your acne and the blemishes you have, but also treats future outbreaks that you don’t even see yet! Most acne products available today only treat blemishes that you already have, without helping your skin prevent more from forming.

How Does Acnezine Work?

The Acnezine treatment consists of 2 parts which battle acne from both the outside and from within.

Part 1. A Supplement To Regulate Hormone Levels.

This supplement contains ingredients aimed at detoxifying and balancing your metabolism and regulating your hormones(known as androgens). It is a proven fact that increased hormone (androgen) levels; which usually occur during menstrual cycles and the teenage years especially, leads to an over production of Sebum skin oil. This in turn clogs the pores, entrapping the bacteria within; which then proceeds to infect it, causing the inflammation known as a pimple, zit or spot.

Step 2. Benzoyl Peroxide 5% Lotion for Cleansing And Killing Acne Bacteria

The second step involves applying the Acnezine topical lotion that contains 5% Benzoyl Peroxide clinically proven for its effective ex-foliation and bacteria killing properties. This lotion also contains a variety of ingredients that aim to calm and moisturise the skin, as Benzoyl Peroxide can cause some irritation and dryness.

REVITOL Inc- The Makers of Acnezine Give The Following Advice

“Along with Acnezine you can help regulate your hormones by:• Avoiding stress — stress causes the over-production ofhormones• Using relaxation techniques, such as Yoga and deep breathing• Avoiding caffeine — caffeine stimulates hormone production• Exercising — exercise rebalances hormones and reduces stress• Eating hormone-regulating foods such as alfalfa, linseed(flaxseed), oats, celery, parsley, rhubarb, fennel and eveningPrimrose oil• Drinking still mineral water, preferably in glass bottles• Avoiding foods stored in plastic packaging• Eating organic produce where possible

While undergoing treatment with Acnezine it is better to avoid• Dairy products (milk, cheese, cream, yogurt etc)• Meat (beef, pork, chicken, lamb etc)• Refined and cooked carbohydrates (white flour, bread, rice,crisps and chips, sugar etc)• Cooked fats (fried food, hydrogenated and partiallyhydrogenated oils, roasted nuts)All the above foods are acid-forming in the body.

If you really want to get rid of acne, you need to eat more alkaline-forming foods — freshvegetables and fruit, nuts (but not peanuts as these contain alfatoxins)and seeds.”

Avoiding stress — stress causes the over-production ofhormones• Using relaxation techniques, such as Yoga and deep breathing• Avoiding caffeine — caffeine stimulates hormone production• Exercising — exercise rebalances hormones and reduces stress• Eating hormone-regulating foods such as alfalfa, linseed(flaxseed), oats, celery, parsley, rhubarb, fennel and eveningPrimrose oil• Drinking still mineral water, preferably in glass bottles• Avoiding foods stored in plastic packaging• Eating organic produce where possible.

[Visit official Acnezine Website to read more...]

Our Assessment

The Acnezine topical treatment is nothing unique it is a standard effective Benzoyl Peroxide based product that contains soothing ingredients like in so many of the better quality acne treatments. However, Benzoyl Peroxide has been known to cause irritation on delicate and sensitive skin.

The supplement contains a variety of soothing, collagen strengthening(CoQ10) ingredients, which appear to be little more than an elaborate vitamin supplement.

In researching our information, we heard that Acnezine gives quite good results. However, we are unable to determine if these results were attributed to the effectiveness of the; Acnezine supplement; Acnezine topical lotion; or the recommended dietary controls and lifestyle management above.

The ingredients in Acnezine have been approved by the FDA, but the actual Acnezine product has not. This product is worth a try if you have found that other treatments did not work as you expected. Acnezine is covered by a 90-Day Money Back Guarantee, eliminating the risk of you losing your money if it fails to live up to your expectations.

We as usual recommend that you consult your physician before taking any oral supplements.

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