The Role of Chemicals in Acne Treatment Products
Every human is different, which means skin care regimens vary vastly. In order to reduce or quell the effects of acne, Bell Chem is your personal care product raw ingredient supplier ready to assist your business to create the best products possible for the treatment of acne. Below is a sample of Bell Chem’s most popular ingredients you should have on your shelves.
Ascorbic acid
While not directly treating excess sebum or acting as an exfoliant, ascorbic acid keeps the skin much healthier after treatments with its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Retinoids (vitamin A derivatives)
Retinoids promote collagen formation. Collagen is responsible for the structure of your skin and hair, as well as ligaments, muscles, and bones. These important proteins stimulate even skin growth, which means excess cells are not deposited unevenly across the skin’s surface, which can cause acne since these dead cells clog pores. Existing acne has the propensity to cause scarring, and retinoids minimize this as well.
Salicylic acid
Salicylic acid is a beta-hydroxy acid used to exfoliate the epidermis chemically. Exfoliation is ideal for removing blockages near the skin’s surface and within hair follicles and oil glands. As salicylic acid clears whiteheads and blackheads that form within follicles, it also scrubs away dead skin cells, cosmetics, debris, and oil. Since these substances feed the microbes creating acne, removing them decreases the likelihood of acne. Salicylic acid has the ability to dive deeper into hair follicles and oil glands than other exfoliants, and its anti-inflammatory properties reduce redness and swelling associated with acne.
Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs)
Much as salicylic acid is a beta-hydroxy acid, a whole string of acids comprise the alpha-hydroxy acid list, including citric, glycolic, lactic, magic, and tartaric acids. Alpha-hydroxy acids are water soluble and exfoliate closer to the skin’s surface than beta-hydroxy acids, which are oil-based. When paired with salicylic acid, alpha-hydroxy acids aid in deeper absorption. AHAs also promote new skin cell growth.
Sulfur
This simple, inexpensive exfoliant treats both acne and its accompanying inflammation. As it pulls moisture and oil (sebum) from the skin, acne has less of a chance to thrive.
Tea tree oil
This natural essential oil is quite effective, but results take longer than other treatments.
With a lineup such as this offered by Bell Chem, your products are sure to enhance sales. Bell Chem is a personal care product raw ingredient supplier based in Longwood, FL (just north of Orlando) with hundreds of products stocked in their 50,000+ square-foot warehouse, including chemicals to treat acne and other skin disorders. Expect the highest quality products, expedited shipping options for maximum efficiency, and unrivaled personalized customer service. Let our knowledgeable and friendly customer service representatives and accounting staff personalize all your needs by either calling 407-339-BELL (2355) or by sending us an online message.