Acne Protocol

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Vital Therapy Products for Acne Vital Therapy Acne Clarifying Cleanser  4oz Directions: Wash face twice a day morning and night Vital Therapy Acne Clarifying Toner  4oz Directions: Apply with a cotton ball to entire face after washing Vital Therapy Clarifying Hydrogel 2 oz Directions: Use in combination with the Anti-inflammatory Acne peptide lotion. This is a moisturizer Vital Therapy Anti-inflammatory Acne Treatment Peptide Lotion 2oz Directions: Smooth over clean skin during the day and at bedtime to reduce acne blemishes, even cystic acne Vital Therapy Raspberry Facial Scrub 4oz Directions: Use once or twice a week to aggressively exfoliate and cleanse the skin. Vital Therapy Vitamin C-L-carnosine serum 15ml Directions: Apply to acne scars daily Vital Therapy Blemish Rescuer 1oz Directions: Squirt a small amount onto a cotton pad and apply to affected area. PROTOCOL  FOR ACNE VULGARIS Acne vulgaris is a disease of both the skin and the gut. Sometimes antibiotics are used to treat this type of acne; however, the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics to treat acne vulgaris is using a cannon instead of a fly-swatter, and can even exacerbate the problem in some cases.  Remember, your complexion is a reflection of your overall health. Don't forget to incorporate these essential factors into your acne-busting plan: Diet- Sugar of all kinds must be eliminated from the diet, white carbohydrates such as pasta, rice and bread.  Eliminate dairy, whole wheat/gluten.  Cut all fats that are not meant for human consumption.  Soy must also be eliminated, as it causes hormonal imbalances and thyroid problems Enzyme supplements, B vitamins and vitamin C also are needed to restore balance to the gut. Probiotics are a must in the treatment of acne. We recommend Healthy Origins or Florajen 3.  Include zinc 50-100mg daily for 1-2 months then 1 daily.  Increase omega 3 fatty acids like fish, walnuts and avocado.   Check thyroid labs for free T3, free T4, TSH, and thyroid antibodies.  Water: Drink plenty of fresh, pure water every day. Hydrating your body facilitates cell growth and regeneration, elimination of wastes, and sloughing away dead skin cells. Hydration will also improve your skin tone. Every day, drink enough water so that your urine is a pale yellow color. If your urine is bright yellow, you probably need to drink more water (unless you take B vitamins, which themselves turn urine bright yellow). Exercise: Getting plenty of high-intensity exercise helps your body flush out toxins, including those in your skin's pores. Plus, exercise is vitally important to all other aspects of your heath. If you happen to have access to an infrared sauna, this can be helpful, because the more you sweat, the more you flush unwanted debris and contaminants out of your pores. Sleep: Did you know that a good night's sleep can decrease your stress and lead to clearer skin? Your body's time for healing and rebuilding is at night while you sleep, and this applies to your skin. Sleep is also required for good energy and mood. Proper balance of bacteria: This is especially important if you have been on antibiotics, because those drugs indiscriminately kill off the beneficial bacteria in your gut, without which you cannot have a strong immune system. You can reestablish your bacterial balance by taking a high quality probiotic supplement, and by incorporating naturally fermented/cultured foods into your diet. We recommend Florajen-3 and Probiotic 30 BU/capsule. Vitamin D: This important nutrient is crucial for maintaining a healthy immune response, and most people are deficient in it. Without adequate vitamin D, your body cannot control infection, in your skin or elsewhere. Exposing large areas of your skin to appropriate amounts of sunshine is the best way to optimize your vitamin D levels, or use a safe tanning bed. You should expose your skin until you just barely begin turning pink, which indicates you've generated the optimal amount of vitamin D for the day.If you don't have access to regular UV exposure, the next best thing is an oral vitamin D supplement, accompanied by regular monitoring of your vitamin D levels with a blood test, 25 (OH) D. ACNE PROTOCOL CLARIFYING CLEANSER:  is used to clean the pores of the skin. In addition the AHA polymers of glycolic acid and the polymer of beta-hydroxy acid (salicylic acid) help exfoliate and are mildly antibacterial and antifungal. This eliminates the need for systemic antibiotics Ingredients:  Distilled water, hamamelis extract, cranberry extract, linseed extract, althea extract, almond extract, glycolic acid polymer, lactic acid polymer, citric acid,  beta-carotene and phenyl butyl nitrone.  ACNE CLARIFYING TONER:  The AHA’s decongest pores, helps prevent blemishes ,purify and control oil.  Phenyl butyl nitrone and beta-carotene provide antioxidant protection.  Ingredients: Distilled water, hamamelis extract, cranberry extract, linseed extract, althea  extract, almond extract, glycolic acid polymer, lactic acid polymer, citric acid, beta-carotene, phenyl butyl nitrone. Phenyl butyl nitrone and beta-carotene provide antioxidant protection. RASPBERRY POLISHING SCRUB: Effectively polishes your skin by exfoliating surface dead skin cells, leaving your skin with a healthy, shiny glow.  Ingredients:  Distilled water, raspberry concentrate, jojoba beads, L-Lactic acid, Blue cornmeal, xanthan gum, D-glucronic acid, vegetable glycerin, Salicylic acid, jasmine alcohol. ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PEPTIDE LOTION FOR ACNE:  This is a powerful anti-inflammatory lotion. It will help even cystic acne improve. New bioactive peptides have even improved this product to a greater degree than the older formula. These peptides now have the capability to heal acne scarring with the proper protocol.  Results are seen with even cystic acne in less than 30 days. Ingredients: Distilled water, cyclomethicone, dimethicone copolyol, glycerin, silicone, caprilic/capric triglycerides, cetyl alcohol, L-lactic acid, L-retinol, beeswax, ceteryl alcohol, shea butter, L-pentapeptides, niacinamide, L- salicylic acid,  squalane ( olive), glyceryl stearate, D-beta – fructan, D-beta-glucosamine, xanthan gum, jasmine alcohol, vanilla, ylang ylang, lemon and rosewood essential oils. VITAMIN C-L-CARNOSINE:  Not only improves the firmness of the skin, it will soften and reduce the appearance of acne scars.  It stimulates collagen and with proper skin treatment is a valuable and effective treatment of acne scarred skin. It will also serve to remove scar tissue that sometimes is associated with cystic or severe acne. Need mechanical debridement every 2 weeks with dermoplaning or microdermabrasion.  C-L-Carnosine takes 6-8 months to see full therapeutic benefit. Ingredients:Distilled water. L-ascorbic acid, caffeine. L-carnosine, Acetyl-Carnosine, Acetyl-glutathione, rice starch, glycerol, beta fructan, beta-glucosamine, amino-guanidine, castor oil, methyl glycol, hamamelis extract, phenyl butyl nitrone BLEMISH RESCUER: Quickly clears up the occasional blemish. Ingredients: SD alcohol, glycolic acid, L-salicylic acid, L-lactic acid, L-mandelic acid, L-limonol. CLARIFYING HYDROGEL:  An Acne moisturizer to be used in combination with the Anti-Inflammatory Peptide Lotion.