How to get rid of acne? This is one of the most frequently asked questions to dermatologists. Fortunately, there are now highly effective acne treatments. One of these drugs is Skinoren gel. Feedback from consumers is more often positive. This medication is also available in the form of a cream. Which of them is preferable? How effective is the drug? What do buyers say about it? We will try to answer all these questions.
Product composition and release form
Today's popular acne treatment called "Skinoren" is produced in two dosage forms: gel and cream. What is the difference? The gel is designed for oily and combination skin types, and the cream is for dry. The active substance of this drug is azelaic acid, which has an antimicrobial effect. In addition, this component contributesa decrease in the content of free fatty acids in the lipid layer of the skin, and also has a beneficial effect on the process of keratinization 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 excipients are purified water, sodium hydroxide, sodium edetate, polyacrylic acid, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, lecithin and triglycerides.
Drug "Skinoren" (gel): instructions for use
Before using the drug, you must clean your face from dirt, grease and daytime makeup using the usual cosmetics. After that, you can start using Skinoren. Gel - consumer reviews confirm this information - it is good to use for oily and problem skin. People write that it dries it a little, relieves inflammation. Problems here can only arise when applying makeup. The gel rolls on the skin if it is rubbed a little. But the cream is devoid of this drawback. This dosage form is recommended for the care of dry and normal skin. Apply the product, whether it be a cream or gel, should only be applied to the affected area, and not to the entire face. Rub it in with gentle circular motions. The procedure is performed twice a day: in the morning and in the evening. Consumers in their reviews note that 2.5 cm of the drug will be enough for a one-timeuse on the entire face.
When can we expect the first results?
Everyone's skin is different. She reacts in her own way to the use of this or that means. In addition, the degree of the disease can also be different. Someone has a lot of acne, and they are very inflamed. 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 at least a month to use this drug. 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 remedy. All these unpleasant phenomena are caused by a high content of aggressive acids in the composition of the Skinoren medication. Gel - consumer reviews confirm this - contains them in more quantities than cream. People write that side effects occur more often when using it.
Comments from people who have experienced the effect of the drug
And what do buyers say about this medicine? If we analyze the reviews, we can conclude 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 clear your face of acne with the help of Skinoren. 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 intendedmore for oily skin. Some consumers found this amount too much 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 disadvantage of the means we are considering. In general, people are satisfied 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". The gel, the feedback from consumers about which is in most cases positive, or the cream are really effective tools to help fight acne.
