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Niora Alpha Clear Anti-aging Skin CareNiora then continues saying that for many women the treatment of chronic acne becomes a catch-22: over-the-counter acne treatments dry out the skin, increasing wrinkles, but moisturizers that combat wrinkling only make acne worse. Alternative solutions are being developed. Niora Naturals, for example, has demonstrated that alpha hydroxy-based anti-aging skin care can be effective against adult acne. What acne is, according to Niora: Acne is the result of two skin conditions, excessive oiliness and hyperkeratination1. Hyperkeratination can be summarized as excessive production of sebaceous material, or skin tissue that does not detach readily from the surface of the skin. This occurs on a microscopic level, and can clog pores. Sebum, or skin oil, is trapped and dries within the pore causing blackheads and whiteheads. These in turn become infected and result in pimples and cysts. Over-the-counter acne treatments Most over-the-counter acne treatments contain benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. They are designed to inhibit infection and to strip the skin of oil in order to keep pores clear. This can leave the skin painfully dry and accelerate wrinkling. Research A lot of research has been done on hyperatination and alpha hydroxy acids2. Alpha hydroxy acids are excellent exfolliants and can effectively unclog pores by dissolving sebaceous material. They are have the advantage of being safe for over-the-counter use, and are mildly moisturizing. This takes care of one symptom, but alpha hydroxy acids do little about controlling excessive oiliness. Niora Alpha Clear(R) According to Niora their Alpha Clear was developed specifically to treat this oiliness issue. Alpha Clear is a two-step cleanser that moisturizes with lecithin-emulsified jojoba oil. Jojoba is extremely fine oil that can be formulated to dissolve dried sebum within the pores. Alpha hydroxy acids are used to exfoliate remaining sebaceous material. This cleans, tones and moisturizes, and encourages the skin's natural ability to heal while normalizing moisturization. The skin remains exfoliated after treatment and its texture is improved, with reduced wrinkles and age spots. Study In a study conducted by Niora, over 90% of adult women who used Alpha Clear for twelve weeks experienced improvement in their acne. Significantly, improvement was accompanied by increased skin moisturization and a youthful appearance of skin texture. In fact, 86% of the women found that Alpha Clear cleansed their skin so well that other products or medications weren't needed. "It is clear from our results that moisturizing the skin is a major factor in the success of treating acne," says George Tindall, founder and president of Niora. The logic behind Alpha Clear "is counter to conventional medical wisdom, because excess oils and other sebaceous material are what clog pores and lead to acne in the first place. This new concept turns the treatment of acne on its head." What Niora has done is show that an anti-aging skin care may be just the solution for adult acne. Alpha Clear was the first product to use natural, fruit-derived alpha hydroxy acids to effectively treat acne and the only acne treatment that works by moisturizing the skin. Alpha Clear can be used safely with treatments prescribed by dermatologists. About Niora Since 1989 Niora has manufactured anti-aging skin formulated specifically for senstive and acne prone skin. Top of this Niora Alpha Clear Anti-aging Skin Care page There will be more here on Niora naturals and acne adult skin care / face products like Alpha Cleanser, gel, serum, cream, oil, Alpha facial treatment and more for skin treatment and acne cures. |