How to get rid of acne? This is one of the most frequently asked questions to dermatologists. Fortunately, now there are modern highly effective means to combat acne. One such drug is Skinoren Gel. Feedback from consumers is often positive. This medication is also available in the form of a cream. Which one is preferable? How effective is the drug? What do customers say about him? We will try to answer all these questions.
Product Composition and Release Form
The now popular acne treatment called Skinoren is produced in two dosage forms: gel and cream. What is the difference? The gel is intended for oily and combination skin types, and the cream is for dry skin. The active substance of this drug is azelaic acid, which has an antimicrobial effect. In addition, the aforementioned component helps to reduce the content of free fatty acids in the lipid layer of the skin, and also has a beneficial effect on the keratinization process in the sebaceous glands. The composition of the gel and cream "Skinoren" also includes benzoic acid, which is also known for its antimicrobial properties. This effect is achieved by inhibiting the activity of vital enzymes in bacterial cells that cause inflammation. The auxiliary substances are purified water, sodium hydroxide, sodium edetate, polyacrylic acid, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, lecithin and triglycerides.
The drug "Skinoren" ( gel): instructions for use
Before using the drug, it is necessary to cleanse your face of dirt, grease and daytime makeup with the usual cosmetic products. After that, you can start using the Skinoren. Gel - consumer reviews confirm this information - it is good to use for oily and problem skin. People write that he dries it a little, relieves inflammation. Problems can only arise when applying makeup. The gel rolls on the skin if you rub it a little. But the cream is devoid of this drawback. This dosage form is recommended for dry and normal skin. Apply the product, whether it is cream or gel, should only be on the affected area, and not on the entire face. Rub it with soft circular motions. The procedure is performed twice a day: morning and evening. Consumers in their reviews note that 2.5 cm of the drug will be enough for a single use on the entire surface of the face.
When to wait for the first results?
The skin of all people is different. She reacts in her own way to the use of one or another means. In addition, the degree of the disease can also be different. Someone has a lot of acne, and they are very sore. And someone has few of them, and they are not too painful. It is difficult to determine exactly how long the course of treatment will last. As a rule, experts advise using this drug for at least a month. It is after this period of time that the first results from its use will be visible. But if there is a strong burning sensation or redness of the skin, rashes on it, you need to stop using this product. All these unpleasant phenomena are caused by the high content of aggressive acids in the composition of the Skinoren medication. Gel - consumer reviews confirm this - it contains them in a larger amount than cream. People write that side effects often occur precisely with its use.
Comments of people who have experienced the effects of the drug
And what do buyers say about this medication? If you analyze the reviews, you can come to the conclusion that they consider it a very effective tool in the fight against acne and inflammation on the face. People write that in a few months you can completely cleanse your face of acne with the help of the Skinoren drug. Gel, the price in pharmacies of which is 650-700 rubles, is more economical than cream. A small package of 30 grams is enough for a full course of treatment. But, as mentioned above, it is intended more for oily skin. Some consumers found this amount too large for a tiny tube. They believe that it is quite possible to find a less expensive analogue, for example, Aknestop. But the high price is perhaps the only minus of the tool we are considering. In general, people are pleased with the results from its use. Many claim that it helps even in the most severe cases.
We examined the composition and principle of action of the drug “Skinoren”. A gel, which is mostly positive for consumers, or a cream, is really effective in helping fight acne.