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Moderate to Severe:
Cystic Acne and Acne Vulgaris

You have probably tried a number of prescriptive medications and over-the-counter products without success.  Most prescriptive medications work by killing propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) but approximately 30%-45% of today's P. acnes strains are resistant to one or more of the more common antibiotics, making them useless.  Additionally long-term use of antibiotics is associated with increased cancer risks.  (See the Skintactix "Acne Tips" page for additional information on this subject.)  Over-the-counter products focus on the symptoms of acne rather than the biochemical causes of acne.  While this may be okay for light to moderate acne, these products provide little benefit for acne that has progressed to the moderate to severe stages.  Skintactix

Biochemically Speaking, Acne Is Easy to Understand:  Testosterone (an androgen hormone) targets the skin and the sebaceous glands where sebum is produced.  It combines with the enzyme 5alpha-reductase to produce dihydrotestosterone, which stimulates the sebaceous glands to produce increased volumes of sebum.  Sebum is expelled out into the follicular tube.

Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) and other bacteria on the skin and within the follicles produce bacterial lipases (enzymes) that move into the follicle opening and convert sebum into free fatty acids, which irritate the follicle lining.  This irritation causes excessive production of cells and cellular debris, which block the follicle and trap P. acnes inside.  The P. acnes inside the blocked follicle breed and produce acne infections.  Infections grow and irritate and inflame the skin and macrophage cells produce histamines that cause the skin to become red, puffy and sensitive or even itchy.  This causes more follicle blockage and promotes more acne infections.  Skintactix

Most Other Acne Products:  Most acne products attempt to kill P. acnes with ingredients like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, and keep the follicles open with ingredients like benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid and glycolic acid.  They do not address the other issues that cause acne.  Benzoyl peroxide can cause premature skin aging, slow healing and is associated with increased skin cancer risks.  In 1995 the FDA issued warnings regarding the use of benzoyl peroxide and changed its status from safe to uncertain.  (See the Skintactix "Acne Tips" page for additional information on this subject.)

Skintactix Acne Products:  Skintactix acne products kill P. acnes and a variety of other undesirable bacteria that produce lipases.  Antibacterial agents include cinnamon extract, sage extract, turmeric extract, wild marjoram extract and small amounts of salicylic acid.  The products keep follicles open with sage extract, green tea extract, calcium, minerals in pascalitic clay and small amounts of salicylic acid.  Skintactix acne products block 5alpha-reductase with cinnamon extract, zinc and green tea extract, and thereby reduce dihydrotestosterone.  This reduces sebum production.  The products very significantly reduce bacterial lipases by removing a variety of undesirable bacteria, and thereby reduce the production of free fatty acids that promote follicle blockage.  The products block the production of histamines with specific extracts from green tea and turmeric to prevent additional histamine-induced acne.  Skintactix acne products address all aspects of the biochemical progression that cause acne and achieve control or a complete acne cure in over 80% of cases, including tough acne cases that have even resisted treatment with Accutane.

Skintactix's high rate of success comes from its comprehensive approach of treating the multiple causes of acne, rather that focusing on the symptom like most other over-the-counter products.  The dermatologist and biochemist who develop Skintactix products have a clear understanding of the skin biochemistry involved with acne and the natural plant extracts that will correct this skin chemistry and provide an effective acne cure.

More Biochemistry:  Over a period of time moderate to severe acne creates specific chemical deficiencies in the skin.  In some cases these deficiencies become systemic (bodily) deficiencies and this cause acne to become chronic (perpetual).  As an example, the skin requires huge amount of zinc to fight acne and to repair/heal its infections, placing a strain on skin and body zinc supply.  The majority of people with moderate to severe acne develop systemic zinc deficiency based upon the severity of the acne.  As a result infections tend to become larger, last longer and heal more slowly. 

Skintactix acne products contain zinc to help provide the skin with an adequate supply to block new infections and promote the repair/healing of existing infections, in the forms of zinc sulfate, zinc contained in pascalitic clay and zinc contained in plant extracts.  Taking a multivitamin supplement daily with 15-25mg of zinc is beneficial in replenishing the body's supply, or a 20-30mg zinc supplement daily for several weeks.  Do NOT take zinc supplements if pregnant or nursing without the advise and consent on your physician.  Meats, poultry and fish are main sources of dietary zinc.  Vegetarians should research other sources (such as beans) or consider some form of supplementation.  Skintactix

Linoleic acid is a normal component of sebum.  It is an "essential fatty acid" required by the body and you may be more familiar with this bio-chemical as omega oil, fish oil, flax seed oil, safflower oil, evening primrose oil, or a number of other terms.  Essential fatty acids are very powerful anti-inflammatory agents and sebum made with linoleic acid is calming to the skin.  Modern foods have avoided these essential oils in favor of "designer" lipids like trans-fatty acids and research has found links suggesting trans-fats may break down the body's supply of essential fatty acids.  When linoleic acid is not available in the skin, the sebaceous gland produces sebum with oleic acid and this form of sebum is irritating to the skin and promotes acne.  It has been suggested that oleic acid sebum is drier, firmer and more prone to cause blackheads, whiteheads and promote follicular plugs that lead to acne infections.  Skintactix

Skintactix acne products contain linoleic acid to ensure it is available for production of non-irritating sebum and to act as a powerful antioxidant and reduce skin inflammation.  People with very dry skin and continual follicle blockage (blackheads, whiteheads and/or acne) may benefit from increasing their consumption of foods rich in linoleic acid/omega oils or taking supplements such as flax seed oil.  Do NOT take flax seed supplements if pregnant or nursing.  (For additional information see the Acne & Essential Fatty Acids page.)

Moderate to severe acne involves other deficiencies, usually at skin level, such as antioxidants, calcium and other minerals.  Skintactix acne products contain these elements to normalize skin functions and reduce inflammation.  Inhibiting Gel contains all of the elements that have become deficient as a result of long-term moderate to severe acne and this highly specialized product rebalances the skin's chemistry.  Therefore it is contained in all kits for moderate to severe acne.  Once acne is fully under control this product is no longer necessary to maintain control.  Green Tea Poultice also contains many of these elements and is extremely effective in drawing infections out of the skin and preventing new infections.

Chronic Moderate to Severe Acne:  People who have had moderate to severe acne for several years and have tried multiple forms of prescriptive and non-prescriptive treatments without success should review the Acne & Wheat and the Acne & Essential Fatty Acids pages to determine if these factors may be involved.

Specialization of Products:  Moderate to severe acne occurs in excessively oily skin and oily, normal and combination skin and even dry and dry, sensitive skin.  Skintactix has products specifically developed for each of these skin type groups so the products don't irritate or dehydrate the skin.

Cleanser Group:
   
Glycolic Cleanser - For Excessively Oily Skin:  Very effectively removes oils and lipid while washing off P. acnes and other bacteria and their lipases.

Antibacterial Cleanser - For Oily, Normal and Combination Skin:  Cleanses without stripping the skin's moisture barrier.  Contains cinnamon bark extract, which effectively kills P. acnes, as well as E. coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus (staph infection) and other dreaded bacteria.  Cinnamon also blocks 5alpha-reductase.  Skintactix

Septicide Cleanser - For Dry and Dry, Sensitive Skin:  Gently cleanses without stripping the skin's moisture barrier.  Contains sage, turmeric and wild oregano, which effectively kills P acnes, as well as E. coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus (staph infection) and other dreaded bacteria.  Turmeric blocks histamines in the skin that promote irritation in dry and dry, sensitive skin types and sage helps keep follicles open.

Follicle Exfoliation Group:

Glycolic Exfoliator - For Excessively Oily, Oily, Normal and Combination Skin: Uses modest amount of glycolic acid and salicylic acid to keep the follicles clear of cellular debris without irritating the skin.  Also kills P. acnes.

Gentle Follicle Exfoliator - For Dry and Dry, Sensitive Skin: Uses a combination of natural plant extracts that clear the follicles, reduce the over-production of cells and cellular debris and reduce skin inflammation that contribute to acne.  Also kills P. acnes.  Skintactix 

Chemical Rebalancing:

Inhibiting Gel - For Moderate to Severe Acne, All Skin Types
Introduces new technology in the treatment of acne.  Corrects the biochemical imbalances within the skin that are created by moderate to severe acne and cause acne to become self-perpetuating.  This chemical re-balancing boosts the skin's immune functions to work with other Skintactix products and successfully combat acne.  Kill P. acne, blocks 5alpha-reductase, stimulates immune/healing processes and reduces histamine inflammation. Skintactix

Poultice Mask Group:

Green Tea Poultice - For All Skin Types: Uses natural pascalitic clay rich in zinc, calcium and other minerals to literally draw infections out of the skin.  Green tea, safflower and yeast extracts reduce inflammation and promote quick healing.  Blocks 5alpha-reductase and kills P. acnes and bacterial lipases.

Kits - Kits (below, called Special Value Packages) are product groupings based upon skin types.  There are three different cleansers and two different exfoliators, developed for different skin types and they are part of the variation between kits.  Write down the code number of your selection and find this code on the order form.

Product Descriptions - You may read more about each product on the "Products" page, including descriptions, ingredients and label instructions.

Daily Regimens - Complete instructions are included with each order.

Treatment Progress - Be sure to review the "Treatment Progress" page.  It explains with words and photographs how the skin responds, including time-frames.

Guarantee - All kits are money back guaranteed to control acne.  Be sure to review the "Guarantee" page.  A copy of the guarantee and return mailing address is included with each order.

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Skintactix products control acne or provide a complete acne cure in 85% of cases, including the toughest cases.  With diet modification in an additional 10% of cases, control can be achieved in 95% of cases.

Special Value Packages

Moderate to Severe Acne with Excessively Oily Skin #A1-X
This package contains 4 full-size products.
The products should last 2-3 months.
    Glycolic Cleanser (5.0 ounces)
    Inhibiting Gel (2.0 ounces)
    Glycolic Exfoliator (2.0 ounces)
    Green Tea Poultice (2.0 ounces)
    $58.00 in products for $40.95

Moderate to Severe Acne with Oily, Combination or Normal Skin #A3
This package contains 4 full-size products.
The products should last 2-3 months.
    Antibacterial Cleanser (5.0 ounces)
    Inhibiting Gel (2.0 ounces)
    Glycolic Exfoliator (2.0 ounces)
    Green Tea Poultice (2.0 ounces)
    $55.00 in products for $38.95

Moderate to Severe Acne with Dry Skin and Dry Sensitive Skin #A5
This package contains 5 full-size products.
The products should last 2-3 months.
    Septicide Cleanser (5.0 ounces)
    Gentle Follicle Exfoliator (2.0 ounces)
    Inhibiting Gel (2.0 ounces)
    Green Tea Poultice (2.0 ounces)
    Treatment Moisturizer (2.2 ounces)
    $71.00 in products for $49.95

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