Back-ne help
May 30, 2009
How can I improve the skin on my back and chest, which is prone to breakouts?
Glycolic has major benefits for acne prone skins; firstly it breaks down the glue that holds dead skin cells in place. This gives an immediate exfoliation effect for smoother and clearer skin. Secondly it speeds up the skin cell metabolism, which means any damaged or sensitive cells are being moved through more quickly with the aim of normalizing the skin. We like the MD Formulations range, which combines Glycolic and Ammonium Glycolate, which helps to make it comfortable on the skin. Twice a week you could use Face and Body Scrub, $80, on the area; also try VIT-A-PLUS Clearing Complex, $150, which is a gel-based Vitamin A corrector with the multi-action formula of retinol, retinyl palmitate, salicylic compound and lactic compound, to clear and improve skin texture You could also check out your local beauty therapy clinic to see if you can get a ‘facial’ for your back. Most clinics offer some sort of back and chest treatment for this problem.
Tania Malone George
Dr Howard Murad leading US dermatoligist and fonding father of cosmecueticals has a special Acne range within the Murad range of skincare products. Included is an Acne Supplement for those that really need the heavy artilary on an ongoing basis as opposed to the occassion spot remedy which he also has.