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How New Acne Drugs Are Developed
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states its purpose in the following mission statement: “The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. The FDA is also responsible … Continue reading
How the Liver Prevents Acne
The liver is responsible for detoxifying the blood as it comes from the colon, lungs, and lymphatic system. Once detoxified, this blood moves into your entire body to provide your cells with oxygen and digested nutrients. Because you eat, breathe, and create so many toxins, the liver has a hard time neutralizing these toxins. If … Continue reading
iPledge for Accutane
FDA Puts New Restrictions on Accutane Accutane is the most effective drug we have to treat acne, but also the most controversial. The media has been irresponsible at times by reporting stories of questionable side effects and in effect “demonizing” this very safe and useful drug. However, the one side effect that is not in … Continue reading
Is Acne Medicine Safe?
Many people take medication without giving any thought to safety or how their system will react to it’s presence. The unfortunate truth is that many medications, both over the counter and prescription, present some serious risks to users. This may range from a simple skin irritation to a more serious occurrence that may require hospitalization. … Continue reading
Adovia Natural Dead Sea Mud Soap Great for
Price: $11.49List Price: $. Our All Natural Black Mud Soap contains a unique combination of Dead Sea minerals derived from Dead Sea Mud. This effective mud soap removes dirt and cleanses your skin, while simultaneously infusing it with minerals essential to keeping your skin hydrated and moisturized. Our Dead Sea mud soap is enriched with … Continue reading
Glycolic Acid 35% Gel Peel 30ml Professional
Price: $16.95List Price: $34.95 Level 1) Glycolic/35, Lactic/35, Salicylic/20 Level 2) Glycolac/60, Lactic/50 – Twice as strong as L1 Level 3) Glycolic/50, Lactic/70, BHA+, HQ+ – Twice as strong as L2 Choosing a Peel: Glycolic: stimulates collagen growth more effectively than any of the other peels. It’s small molecule allows it to slip beneath the … Continue reading
Salicylic Acid 20% Gel Peel 30ml Professional
Price: $18.95List Price: $34.95 Level 1) Glycolic/35, Lactic/35, Salicylic/20 Level 2) Glycolac/60, Lactic/50 – Twice as strong as L1 Level 3) Glycolic/50, Lactic/70, BHA+, HQ+ – Twice as strong as L2 Choosing a Peel: Glycolic: stimulates collagen growth more effectively than any of the other peels. It’s small molecule allows it to slip beneath the … Continue reading
How To Pay For Expensive Acne Treatments
With all of the doctor visits, possible procedures and medications, acne treatments can be very expensive. For those who have health insurance, it may or may not be covered in your policy. Because acne treatments may be considered as cosmetic, some health insurance companies may not cover the costs associated with it’s treatment. The best … Continue reading