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• Keep Medi-Zinc cleanser in contact with your skin for 5-10 min.Tip: Apply to dry skin (so that the cleanser do not run into your eyes - it will sting). Keep on your skin while you ex. brush your teeth, bath, shower or get dressed. Rinse off after 10 min. and wipe your face clean with a clean facecloth or with the microfibre face sponge.
• Either apply Retinol serum every night and follow up (after 5 min.) with Litaderm serum, or alternate Retinol serum and Litaderm serum at night.
• Apply Salicylic gel on the entire area/s with breakouts and clogged pores 2 - 3 times per week. Salicylic gel causes mild skin peeling. When breakouts and congested pores have cleared up, discontinue use and apply again during periods when you struggle with breakouts or clogged pores.
• Do not apply Salicylic gel and Retinol serum on the same night.
• Apply Salicylic gel either alone, or follow up with Litaderm serum (after 10 min.).

• Keep Medi-Zinc cleanser in contact with your skin for 5-10 min. Tip: Apply to dry skin (so that the cleanser does not run into your eyes - it will sting). Keep on your skin while you ex. brush your teeth, bath, shower or get dressed. Rinse off after 10 min. and wipe your face clean with a clean facecloth or with the microfibre face sponge.
• Either apply Retinol serum every night and follow up (after 5 min.) with Litaderm serum, or alternate Retinol serum and Litaderm serum at night.
• Apply Chemical Peel Spray on the entire area/s with breakouts and clogged pores 2 - 3 times per week.
• Apply Chemical Peel Spray either alone, or follow up with Litaderm serum (after 10 min.).

Regulate sebum (oil) production and excretion.

SALICYLIC ACID; NIACINAMIDE; ZINC PCA; RETINOL

The excretion of lipids by the sebaceous glands is controlled hormonally.

The sebaceous glands are located all over the body but are the largest and most numerous in the face, back, chest, and shoulders.

These glands become more active during puberty because of increased androgens, particularly testosterone, which spurs sebum production.

This imbalance between sebum production and secretion capacity leads to a blockage of sebum in the hair follicle, followed by inflammation. Hormones continue to affect sebaceous gland activity into adulthood.

Prevent dead skin cells and oil from building up in the pores.

SALICYLIC ACID; RETINOL

The first stage of acne is also known as comedogenesis (formation of comedones).

The exfoliated dead skin cells stick together inside the hair follicle, resulting in a clogged pore or comedone.

This is caused by several factors, including increased amounts of sebum, inflammation of the sides of the hair follicle preventing the release of the exfoliated keratinocytes, and increased cohesion of keratinocytes.

Prevent bacterial infiltration

SALICYLIC ACID; NIACINAMIDE; ZINC PCA; RETINOL

The keratinocyte plug and sebum is an excellent food source for bacteria. The bacteria invade the comedone and release inflammatory factors that lead to the next stage of acne.

Down-regulate the inflammatory response.

SALICYLIC ACID; NIACINAMIDE; ZINC PCA; RETINOL

Inflammation continues with increased redness and pus. This is clinically detectable as a papule or pustule.

Continued inflammation may lead to so much inflammation that the hair follicle ruptures and the bacteria and debris are released into the dermis. When severe, this can lead to scarring.

GRADE 1

The mildest form of acne.

It consists mostly of comedones (congested pores / blackheads) and occasional pustules (pimples).

GRADE 2

Mild to moderate acne.

Greater number of comedones (congested pores / blackheads) accompanied by papules (bumps) and mild pustules (pimples). Occasionally, deeper inflamed lesions will also develop.

Thorough exfoliation is required to keep this level of acne in check. If left untreated there is a high chance that it will progress to grade 3.

GRADE 3

Moderate to severe acne.

The main difference is the amount of inflammation present. Sore, red, swollen lesions are present. Papules (bumps) and pustules (pimples) are developed in greater numbers and nodules (hard, deep and painful lesions) are present.

GRADE 4

The most severe form of acne.

Often referred to as nodulocystic or cystic acne. The skin will display a whole spectrum of blemishes such as comedones (blackheads), papules (bumps), pustules (pimples) and nodules with the addition of deep-seated cysts.

Acne of this severity usually extends beyond the face and may affect the entire back, chest, shoulders and upper arms.

Grade 4 acne should be treated by a dermatologist as it is notoriously difficult to control and almost always requires powerful prescription medicine to keep it at bay.