Treating Acne.
What Causes Acne?
Excess sebum production
Alterered Keratinisation
Proliferation of cutibacterium acnes (C.Acnes) bacteria
What is happening beneath the skin?
Hormone disruption -> Over production of Sebum
Hyper-Keratinisation ->Oil adheres to cellular debris to the skins surface
Cells deprived of Oxygen -> Oil feeding bacteria
Acne bacteria multiplies and spreads
Targeted Action for Acne
Manage bacteria
Enhance cell turnover
Antioxidant protection for cells
Protect against UVA and UVB
Active Ingredients For Treating Acne
Salicylic Acid
Related to Aspirin, Salicylic acid is an exfoliant with anti-inflammatory properties. It is oil soluble, allowing it to penetrate follicles to effectively exfoliate dead skin cells and control acne pimples.
Oligopeptide-10
An antimicrobial peptide that works synergistically with salicylic acid to decrease the signs of acne by decreasing C.Acne.
Hinokitiol
Extracted from the oils of the western red cedar tree from British Columbia, Canada, Hinokitinol has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-melanogenic properties. It targets redness and blemishes seen in rosacea and acne and is effective against C.Acne.
Retinol
Retinol targets blemish prone skin by unclogging pores and enhances skin tone by reducing the appearance of hyperpigmentation. The retinol used by AlumierMD has been encapsulated, allowing for a slow release into the skin overnight.
Resveratol
Derived either from grape seeds or Japanese knotweed plant, this antioxidant neutralises free radical damage, protecting skin from sun damage.
Zinc Oxide (Micronised)
A safe, micro-fine mineral that offers broad spectrum protection from both UVA (ageing) and UVB (Sunburn) rays without leaving residual chalkiness on the skin.
How The Hestia Clinic Can Help.
