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Acne
Rosacea
Acne
rosacea is difficult to treat because it involves the treatment of two
different conditions. Some of the ingredients used in many acne
treatments are irritating and inflaming to the skin and may be especially
irritating to
rosacea. Using these products may cause a rosacea flare-up, which in turn
will stimulate or aggravate the acne.
Areas of the skin
affected by rosacea are sensitive to stimulants that cause vasodilation
(opening of the capillaries). These include direct hot sunlight, hot
temperatures, vigorous exercise, hot showers, saunas, etc. Hot drinks or
foods, spicy foods and alcohol that cause skin flushing may also provoke the
condition. These physical conditions and foods should be avoided, as they
may provoke rosacea and in turn provoke acne.
Vasodilation
causes approximately a 0.2 degree increase in the skin's temperature, which
can significantly increase the reproduction activity of bacteria on the
skin. In turn this increased bacteria population generates additional
bacterial "lipases," enzymes produced by bacteria that create irritating
free fatty acid from sebum. Propionibacterium acnes (the bacteria involved
with acne), bacterial lipases and free fatty acid all irritate and inflame
the skin and thus are rosacea flare-up promoters as well as acne promoters.
Experience has taught us that washing the skin with an effective
antibacterial cleanser within twenty minutes of vasodilation reduces
bacterial populations, lipases and free fatty acids that promote acne and a
rosacea flare-up. Septicide Cleanser (the antibacterial
cleanser developed for acne rosacea and sensitive or dry skin) effectively
kills numerous forms of bacteria (including propionibacterium acnes that
causes acne) and removes lipases and free fatty acids from the skin. Used
on a routine bases and within twenty minutes of vasodilation, this unique
cleanser has shown to reduce rosacea flare-ups and rosacea-induced acne.
The
very initial stage of a rosacea flare-up also involves inflammatory
"histamines" produced by the skin. They cause redness, puffiness and
sometimes itching. Histamines promote the production of inflammatory skin
"cytokines" such as interleukin-1, interleukin-6, interleukin-8, tumor
necrosis factor-alpha and interferon-alpha and collectively they produce a
full flare-up. Bacteriostat Cleanser, plus Green Tea
Poultice and Treatment Moisturizer contain ingredients that
block the production of histamines and inflammatory cytokines and thereby
inhibit vasodilation from becoming a full flare-up.
Ingredients used in
topical products can cause vasodilation, such as benzoyl peroxide, menthol,
alcohol, witch hazel, higher concentration of glycolic acid and salicylic
acid, etc. These ingredients are traditionally used in acne products to
keep follicles open and may stimulate rosacea inflammation and in turn
provoke acne. Gentle Follicle Exfoliator was developed for
acne rosacea. It contains a variety of natural plant extracts that inhibit
the type of over-production of cells that block and plug follicles and
induce infections. This product will not stimulate vasodilation and is
non-irritating to even the most sensitive skin. The product does contain
salicylic acid, but only 00.2% (two tenths of one percent) which is well
below the threshold of irritation, but enough to provide antibacterial
benefits.
Science does not have a
clear understanding of the causes of rosacea. There has been research
showing a relationship between an intestinal bacteria, Helicobacter pylori,
and rosacea and other research questioning this relationship. The bacteria
is associated with higher serum (blood) levels of interleukin-8 and tumor
necrosis factor-alpha (mentioned above), which can travel to the skin, or
these two cytokines can also be manufactured within the skin. Both
chemicals can cause skin inflammation, which can aggravate or stimulate
acne. High levels of interleukin-8 are found in the crusty skin produced by
flare-ups in advanced stages of rosacea. Several BiON products inhibit the
production of these flare-up promoters.
Significant systemic (bodily) zinc deficiency is associated with moderate to
severe acne. Zinc deficiency is also associated with skin diseases
which produce high levels of interleukin-8, such as seborrhea. Zinc
deficiency is almost always associated with rosacea and acne rosacea.
Skintactix acne products contain zinc in
the form of zinc additives and as a natural element in the pascalitic clay
used in our products. These products (such as Green Tea Poultice)
block rosacea promoting skin chemistry. A multivitamin with 20-25mg of zinc
is also beneficial.
Disruption of the skin's
calcium gradient occurs in the infection sites of acne as well as in the
crusting that follows a rosacea flare-up. Skin antioxidant levels are
reduced in active acne sites and rosacea flare-up sites. Inhibiting Gel contains volumes of zinc, calcium and antioxidants
needed to correct the chemical imbalances caused by acne or by rosacea.
These ingredients and this product can be especially beneficial in the
effective treatment of more severe cases of acne rosacea.
Acne Treatment Information: Go to the section on Acne Vulgaris
or Cystic Acne for an explanation of the Skintactix products and how they
achieve control of acne. Make your product selection from the kits
below which were specifically developed for acne rosacea.
Treatment Progress:
Be sure to review the Acne Cure Progress page. It explains with words and
photographs how the skin responds, including time-frames.
Special Value Kits for Treatment of Acne
Rosacea:

Kit R3:
For Normal, Combination or Oily Skin (Septicide Cleanser, Gentle Follicle
Exfoliator, Green Tea Poultice) (Retail $45) Kit Price $33.95

Kit R4: For Dry Skin (Septicide Cleanser, Gentle Follicle Exfoliator,
Green Tea Poultice, Treatment Moisturizer) (Retail $59) Kit Price $41.95

Daily
Treatment Routines:
Acne
Rosacea –
Oily, Combination or Normal Skin
Light, Moderate or Severe Acne
AM
Septicide Cleanser – Apply to damp face, work into lather, rinse off
Gentle Follicle Exfoliator - Apply very thinly, lightly rub into skin to
disappear, leave on
Green Tea Poultice – Apply very thinly to problem areas and rub in
to disappear
PM Septicide Cleanser – Apply to damp face, work into lather, rinse
off
Gentle Follicle Exfoliator – Apply very thinly, leave on
Green Tea Poultice – Apply more liberally than in AM, rub into
skin, leave on
Note: For severe acne cases Inhibiting Gel can be added to the twice daily
regimen, following the
Septicide Cleanser and before the
Gentle Follicle Exfoliator.
Note: If the Poultice rolls or doesn't absorb when applied, the Gentle
Follicle
Exfoliator has been
applied too liberally and is creating a barrier.
Acne Rosacea – Dry Skin
Light, Moderate or Severe Acne
AM Septicide Cleanser – Apply to damp face, work into lather, rinse off
Gentle Follicle Exfoliator – Apply thinly following cleansing,
leave on
Green Tea Poultice – Apply very thinly to problem areas, rub in to
disappear
Treatment Moisturizer – Optional, for dry skin. Use as needed,
leave on
PM Septicide Cleanser – Apply to damp face, work into lather, rinse off
Gentle Follicle Exfoliator – Apply following cleansing, leave on
Green Tea Poultice – Apply more liberally than in AM, leave on
Treatment Moisturizer – Optional, for dry skin. Use as needed,
leave on
Note: For severe acne cases Inhibiting Gel can be added to the twice daily
regimen, following the
Septicide Cleanser and before the
Gentle Follicle Exfoliator.
Note: If the Poultice rolls or doesn't absorb when applied, the Gentle
Follicle
Exfoliator has been
applied too liberally and is creating a barrier.
Skintactix products control
acne or provide a complete acne cure in over 90% of cases, including the
toughest cases.
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