Saturday, January 12, 2008

Acne Treatment Scams Revealed

Beware of all acne treatment scams before shelling out your money. Be informed and not ignorant.All products reviewed.

This free article is for the millions of acne sufferers worldwide. And an attempt to expose the widely rampant frauds in this industry, an industry which has become hugely profitabe for companies claiming their magical products can cure acne in no time. Acne treatments generate billions of dollars every year. People flit from acne treatment to acne treatment in search of something, anything, that might work.

There are just a variety of products and treatment methods out there:- clinincal treatments , herbal products, natural/alternative medicines, pills ,capsules, laser treatments and ultra violet rays and so on.
It seems all sorts of experiments are being done to create a product, hire a scam artist and market it to the people.

Most bogus treatments and ointments available for acne concentrate only on removing the scars. This means that the bacteria responsible for acne still remain there, or the factors which cause clogging of oil generated by skin e.g. increased sebum production, abnormal keratinization of the follicle (pores getting clogged) or some inflammatory responses.

It has become quite difficult to choose out of the inventions from the large variety of acne products now available in the market. But you have to be extra cautious when it comes to acne products to treat this problem. You should be aware of the use and the reactions of each and every ingredient used to make the product before you buy one. Pimple products act as preventive treatments to avoid pimples. The person using them will be compelled to use it continuously over a substantial period of time to avoid these spots from appearing on face again. Still these topical acne products are considered to be somewhat more effective than oral medications to give relief from the problem with fewer side effects though the actual results depend from person to person.

There are advantages with the alternative acne treatments , that they are devoid of side effects. There are several herbal combinations that may have some track record of curing acne e.g. a herbal combination paste made of basil leafs and sandalwood. But , at the same time the biggest scams in this field are also these very herbal products created from time to time.

Worse still, there are most unethical strategies applied in marketing of all these kinds of products.

One way that many companies use search engines and websites to deceive customers is to construct bogus comparison charts that imply a fair comparison among acne treatment products, but that actually place self-serving product recommendations at the top of the list.

Starting to get the picture ? What a con artist does is sets up shell corporations , pumps counterfeit herbal or any other newly invented acne product, then slaps three (or more) different labels on the products, making it look like it all comes from three different companies. Then he sets up a rigged consumer comparison website and, coincidentally, happens to list his very own products as top-rated recommendations.

Certainly, the lack of ethics shown mirrors the dishonesty at large pharmaceutical companies who push hard to sell dangerous products to customers in order to maximize shareholder value and annual profits. If you think the scams related to acne treatment pills, capsules, creams is bad, you should learn more about the drug racket and the fraud industries prevalent in health and fitnes sector in the developed countries and how the rubber stamps are put on dangerous (even deadly) drugs in order to prop up the profits of Big Pharma.


Actions you can take

DO NOT consume any acne capsules or pills like Neem capsules, ANTI-ACNE pills etc. without thorough investigations about the company and the product’s ingredients. Also, the ingredients listed may differ from what is actually contained in these capsules.

• Call your credit card company and dispute the charges if ever you undergo experience with any scam artists.

• The main reason for the cause of acne is the deficiency of essential vitamins needed for the skin. Deficiency in Vitamin A, Vitamin E and Pantothenic Acid can lead to acne. Taking large amount of vegetables, fruits and vitamin supplements can cure acne.

• A multi ingredient approach in good topical regimen and skin products that contain benzoyl peroxide, salicyclic acid, azelaic acid, alpha hydroxy acids etc. and some natural/herbal products containing tea tree oil, allantoin, Green Tea extract, Aloe vera extract, Licorice Extract etc. can do wonders with acne ,deliver faster results and help minimize irritation. Unfortunately, many skin care and acne products contain only one or two of these ingredients.

• There are many different types of acne and with that come many theories, myths, and treatments. Clear those myths and DO believe that your acne can be cured. Whether you are an adult with acne or a teenager with acne, your acne probably falls into one of a two main categories, inflammatory acne or non-inflammatory acne. Once you have determined which category your acne falls into, you can explore the treatment options for your acne. Keep in mind that even if you have tried several different acne treatments to no avail, there is always something else to try for your acne.

• Try to live a stress free life and to keep your body, and your skin, in proper health, you must exercise on a regular basis.


What Acne treatment companies and products can you trust?

As the report reveals, not all the companies can be trusted especially if they are running a business online. We are currently in the process of reviewing other companies and we hope to be able to bring that information to the public soon. In the mean time though, here are the four companies that are delivering genuine , verified, quality products and services with a proven track record in curing acne fast and effectively. There were some controversies related to the first one listed here but this company has proved all critics wrong and actually does an excellent job. But , don’t take my word for it and check them out :-

1. Acne free in 3 days
Cure Your Acne in Only 3 Days! No Prescriptions...No Over-The-Counters...100% Natural!
Click Here to Learn More

Great natural program without side effects that actually overdelivers.


2. Acnezine.com

Experts call it a revolutionary acne skin care system, quite comprehensive yet affordable treatment course.

3. Master Cleanse Secrets

Watch testimonial of a famous celebrity there

4. Acne Spot Gel



There certainly may be other companies who are also selling honest acne products. As of this writing, however, we have only been able to verify the above companies listed above. None of these companies pay to be listed here.

Regards and All the Best for your endeavours.

About the author: Andy Rogers is an independent reviewer of health and beauty products who does not get paid to write articles about any product or company.