THE ACNE CURE PROGRAM (6 weeks treatment)
Formulated by Dr. Terry J. Dubrow, M.D.
(Director, Acne Clinic of Newport Beach, CA)
STEP 1: CLEANING AWAY EXCESS DEAD CELLS
HOW IT WORKS
Salicylic Acid is the best ingredient for preliminary cleaning and sanitizing of the skin of excess dry cells and bacteria. It reduces the swelling around the pores and penetrates into micro comedones. It also works as an antioxidant as it removes free radicals.
HOW TO USE IT
A 2% concentration of just salicylic acid (this is more effective than a combination) should be used twice daily- first thing in the morning and last thing at night. This should be used for the duration of the 6-week treatment, and the following procedure should be followed:
• Wet the acne affected area with warm water
• Pour a small amount of salicylic acid cream into the palm of your hand
• Add a few drops of water and mix
• Using a circular motion gently massage the mixture into your skin
• Repeat process in other affected areas
• Leave on for approximately 2 minutes, then rinse off with warm water
• Men should follow this procedure immediately after they shave.
STEP 2: CLEARING CLOGGED PORES
HOW IT WORKS
With its considerable antioxidant power, glycolic acid can dissolve any plugs it can reach by opening pores, and activating certain skin enzymes. Glycolic acid, as an alpha hydroxyl acid (mild, natural, organic) has the ability to travel right into the affected pores.
HOW TO USE IT
Apply the 10% glycolic acid cream only in the morning, after the salicylic acid treatment, using the identical application technique. Leave on for about 2-3 minutes, and then rinse VERY GENTLY. Continue for 6 weeks, or until your acne disappears.
STEP 3: STOPPING THE DISEASE DEAD IN ITS TRACKS
HOW IT WORKS
Benzoyl peroxide is an antibacterial agent that produces oxygen, and therefore the bacteria can never develop immunity to it. It is however important to cool skin down before the application, thus reducing inflammation and opening up the pores.
HOW TO USE IT
- Keep the benzoyl peroxide in the refrigerator.
- Apply each evening after the salicylic acid has been washed off, following this procedure:
- Run ice cubes over the affected area until cooled down and thoroughly wet; take care not to freeze your skin.
- Use ice cubes to also cool your hand
- Place a small amount of cool 5% Benzoyl peroxide gel in your palm, and then apply evenly across all affected areas.
- Place a cold pack on the affected areas for about 10 minutes, while relaxing. Just keep it comfortably cold, do not freeze your skin!
- Wipe off any excess Benzoyl peroxide gel with a soft dry cloth, leaving residue to work on bacteria all night.
STEP 4: PROTECTING YOUR SKIN
Keep your skin healthy and resistant to new attacks by using an oil-free moisturizer that contains a sunblock of at least SPF15.
BEAUTIFUL SKIN MAINTENANCE
Use 2-5% glycolic cream on a daily basis, depending on the severity of the skin condition. If your skin condition is not very severe use once a week- after cleansing apply a small amount of 10% glycolic acid cream to areas that used to suffer from acne.
DAILY SUPPLEMENT FOR SKIN
Ultimate Support Formula from Nutri-Cross™ 3 am & 2 pm
Zinc Orotate 60mg 1 tablet twice daily
Pantethine 550mg from Nutri-Cross™ 2 caps twice daily
Biosil (the highest absorbable form of natural silicon)
Synthovial Seven (the best form of oral Hyaluronic Acid)