Download 'Information Guide' in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format CLICK HERE Download 'How to Apply Mask' in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format CLICK HERE   Web www.preeventacne.com Acne Products>Acne Treatments> >Acne Treatment >How to get rid of Acne >Over the counter products for Acne treatment >Mild acne >Moderate acne >Severe Acne >Microcomedones >How to prevent acne >Choice of Treatment and Acne products >Comedogenicity and Acnegenicity >Avoid cosmetic products that may cause or aggravate ACNE >Topical products for acne >Topical Antibacterial products for acne >Topical Retinoids and other similar products for Acne >Other topical preparations for Acne >Combination Therapy >Oral preparations for Acne >Oral Anti Androgens >Oral Antibiotics >Oral Retinoids for Acne (ISOTRETINOIN) >Unconventional and unusual treatments for acne >Add Devina`s choice to your skin care regime   >Choice of Treatment and Acne products Comedogenicity and Acnegenicity >Avoid cosmetic products that may cause or aggravate ACNE It is a well known fact that certain chemicals and other materials used in the manufacture of cosmetics can cause and aggravate existing ACNE.These substances are called “comedogenic” materials. However, since the end result is the production of an ACNE flare up, these substances are often described as “ACNEGENIC”. An acnegenic substance has the ability to cause and aggravate both COMEDONES and ACNE (pimples)back to top If you wish to avoid cosmetic products that may cause or aggravate ACNE look out for any of the following ingredients on the list on any product label for acnegenic materials: Butyl stearate Cocoa butter Coconut oil Grapeseed oil Isopropyl isostearate Isopropyl myristate Isopropyl palmitate Isostearic acid Lanolin Oleic acid Oleyl alcohol Octyl palmitate Add Devina`s choice to your skin care regime Acne is best treated and prevented by addressing ALL the factors that lead to the formation of lesions. Therefore it is logical to combine treatment with products that address different causative factors(sebum, bacteria, dead skin). The action of each preparation will be ADDITIVE and lead to a more effective and faster result than can be achieved by a single product alone. It is usual to apply one product in the morning and a different one in the evening. However there are also products available that contain TWO of the active agents in the one application. All sufferers want instant results. You can help yourself by using this technique. Complement, augment and enhance your existing acne treatment by taking advantage of the fact that by adding a product that addresses a different causative factor to your regime will enhance the existing treatment synergistically (An additive action) by producing FASTER and more EFFECTIVE results. Add DEVINA`S CHOICE peel-off face and body mask to your existing medical treatment for acne to enhance its effects.back to top
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