Scars from acne can seem like double punishment - first you had to suffer through the pimples, now you have marks to remind you. Is there anything you can do?

A scar, or cicatrix in medical terminology, is a mark left in the skin by the healing of a wound, burnt or surgical incision in which the normal functional tissue (skin) is lost (depressed scar) or replaced by connective tissue (hyperthropic or keloid scar).

Acne Red Mark
Some spots on the skin may look like scars but are not scars for no trace of them will remain after a while. But even though they are not true scars and will disappear in time, they are visible and may cause embarrassment.

Macules or "pseudo-scars" are flat, red or reddish spots that are the final stage of most inflamed acne lesions. After an inflamed acne lesion flattens, a macule may remain to "mark the spot" for up to 6 months. When the macule eventually disappears, no trace of it will remain—unlike a scar.

Post-inflammatory pigmentation is discoloration of the skin at the site of a healed or healing inflamed acne lesion. It occurs more frequently in darker-skinned people, but occasionally is seen in people with white skin. Some post-inflammatory pigmentation may persist for up to 18 months, especially with excessive sun exposure. Early treatment with a topical skin repair balm can minimize the development of post-inflammatory pigmentation.

Topical treatment with GLYCOBALM can quickly vanish those acne marks.

GLYCOBALM is a balm that absorbs quickly and is made from a biological complex gathered from live creatures (Chilean Snails, without any harm to them). It contains both natural antibiotic peptides that fight acne infection and bio-available enzymes and peptides that vanish red marks and prevent and repair scars.

Causes of Acne Scars
Scars form at the site of a lesion. They are the visible reminders of lesions and tissue repair. In the case of acne, the lesion is caused by the body’s inflammatory response to sebum, bacteria and dead cells in the plugged sebaceous follicle. Two types of true scars exist: (1) depressed areas such as ice-pick scars, and (2) raised thickened tissue such as keloids.

Repair of Acne scars with GLYCOBALM
The wound healing process is comprised of three overlapping phases: inflammation, proliferation, and maturation.

During the inflammatory phase, blood vessels contract and red blood cells clot the wound while white blood cells swarm to the damaged area in an effort to clean up any contaminants and protect the site from infection.

Then, during the proliferate phase, both skin cells and connective tissue cells (fibroblasts) begin multiplying to repair the damage. The fibroblasts form a framework upon which the skin cells can migrate into and fill in the wound. It is the balance between the rate of replication of fibroblasts versus skin cells that is important here. If the fibroblasts replicate too quickly, they can form a dense network that is not as easily penetrated by the skin cells and that results in a large scar. If the skin cells keep up with the fibroblasts, then little scar tissue is formed and the skin has a more normal appearance after the wound has healed. But sometimes the process does not yield new tissue and an eroded area is left over. Here is where GLYCOBALM plays an important role, because of the bio-active ingredients from the natural snail secretions that it contains.

During the maturation phase of a wound, also known as the remodeling phase, new collagen is formed to create a scar. Collagen is a fibrous protein which gives a new scar its characteristic bumpy look. With recovery, the collagen is broken down and the scar flattens and shrinks. Scar maturation left on its own usually takes at least a year. GLYCOBALM contains both collagen and elastin connective tissue cells and it stimulates new collagen formation speeding up the scar maturation process.

Occurrence of Scars
The occurrence and incidence of scarring is still not well understood, however. There is considerable variation in scarring between one person and another, indicating that some people are more prone to scarring than others. Scarring frequently results from severe inflammatory nodule cystic acne that occurs deep in the skin. But, scarring also may arise from more superficial inflamed lesions.

Nodule or sometimes called an acne "cyst": It is the most severe form of acne lesion. A nodule is a large, deep-seated, pus-filled, often painful lump. Acne with nodules often results in permanent scarring and requires treatment by a physician.

The life history of scars is also not well understood. Some people bear their acne scars for a lifetime with little change in the scars, but in other people the skin undergoes some degree of remodeling and acne scars diminish in size.

People also have differing feelings about acne scars. Scars of more or less the same size that may be psychologically distressing to one person may be accepted by another person as "not too bad." The person who is distressed by scars is more likely to seek treatment to moderate or remove the scars.

The role of GLYCOBALM
GLYCOBALM™ acts as an exfoliant eliminating dead cells, destroys pathogens, heals and regenerates damaged tissue. It nourishes your skin and protects it from free radicals. Improves the skin's elasticity, and leaves it silky soft and soothed.

Once inside the follicle the bio-available compound in GLYCOBALM will stimulate the formation of new elastic cells, collagen and pigment, filling in scar cavities. It will also shrink and replace the old fibrous collagen formed to repair damaged tissues. Soon new 'invisible' hair, known as lanugo, will come through the restored hair follicles in those areas. It will also "pump" up the cells and the "ground substances" in the skin. That also reduces wrinkles on the surface of the skin.

The key to skin renewal is a process where (1) the skin is irritated or slightly damaged by exfoliating agents (such as glycolic acid contained naturally and in a low dose in GLYCOBALM) or mildly damaged by other procedures ("sanding" by dermabrasion or burning by laser). This is followed by (2) a natural rebuilding of the skin that removes imperfections, rebuilds collagen and elastin fibers that tighten skin, and increases the amount of glycosamoinoglycans, the moisture-holding proteins that give skin its firmness. The stronger the exfoliation or skin damage, the stronger is the skin rebuilding action. Unfortunately, strong exfoliation causes strong skin irritation with itching, burning, and pain. And the results of laser resurfacing or dermabrasion depend on the skills of the practician. However, to get good results it is imperative skin healing progresses at rapid pace. Here is where GLYCOBALM plays its role.

GLYCOBALM, as the snail's slime it is made off, contains a low dose of glycolic acid combined with skin regenerating accelerators. When used as a long term skin care routine (2 to 4 months) it may be as good as a short term strong chemical peel or a skilled dermabrasion procedure. The skin regeneration accelerators are: enzymes and special proteins and peptides (amino-acid chains) that signal the body to start reproducing human skin cells as quickly as for the repair of the snail's skin.

What our customers say: "WOW!!! I am truly impressed by this product. I have been using it for over a month now, and my skin has barely been breaking out at all. The large red spots, and pitted scars are disappearing, and I think that in time they may actually be gone forever. Thank you so much for producing this product, and give your little snails a pat on the back for me."
Alexis Stafford. British Columbia, Canada.

GLYCOBALM for Acne Treatment
A gentle yet powerful solution for acne breakouts and even stubborn acne cysts that have not been amenable to other treatments

This acne cream yields what no other natural acne product does for recurrent stubborn acne and acne cysts because of the synergistic benefit of combining our biological serum with the most potent botanicals:

a) Inca Inchi Oil the richest vegetable oil in Omega-3 fatty acids. A powerful anti-inflammatory and with the ability to correct the deficit of linoleic acid in hair follicles which is a trigger of immoderate inflammatory reactions from our immune system. The oil is also a factor that reduces sebum output;

b) Helix Aspersa Müller Glycoconjugates, the miraculous serum, from a living creature with skin similar to human skin who never suffers from skin infections and acts as an effective adaptogen, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, trigger of skin repair and skin regeneration, and enzyme dissolver of blocked pores;

c) Licorice Root Extract (*) an antimicrobial with potent activity against acne bacteria, anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant, antioxidant, and an inhibitor of sebum production;

d) Alpine Willow herb extract (Epilobium Fleischeri) a botanical source of keratolytic salicylic acid in a natural form, and an antimicrobial;

e) Essential oil from the roots of Coleus Forskohlii with strong antimicrobial activity and a strong medicinal smell that you might not appreciate for about 20 minutes until it fades away.

The smell is a small price you pay for an "essential" component of BIOSKINFORTE for it activates many of your more than 10 million olfactory receptor neurones. But its nothing = "nada" when compared to the value you get: the strongest remedy that effectively heals and contains acne breakouts without any side effects on your body or skin. You always have the choice to behave as if you were a warrior and just use the product without previously messing with your nose inside the jar.

f) Hyaluronic Acid a glycosaminoglycan (also present in the snail serum) that deeply moisturizes the skin and restores the capacity of the skin to hold in water;

g) An extract from the fruit of black pepper which enhances the penetration of the active ingredients.

Apply a little of this acne cream twice a day on all the area affected by acne cysts or stubborn pimples (whole face, chest or back).

Made in the USA. One Month Supply 50 grams = 1.76 oz

$69.98

(*) A New Dermatological Availability of the Flavonoid Fraction from Licorice Roots-Effect on Acne
Journal of Society Cosmetic Chemists Japan, VOL.37; NO.3; PAGE. 179-186(2003) Authors: Kambara Toshimitsua, Zhou Y, Kawashima Yoshihitoa, Kishida Naokoa, Mizutani Kenjia, Ikeda Takaoa, Kameyama Koichirob.

a) Research Center, Maruzen Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., 1089-8 Sagata, Shin-ichi, Fukuyama, 729-3102 Hiroshima, Japan. b) Aoyama Dermatological Clinic, dr@aoyamahihuka.com 5-1-3 Aoyama 8F Minato-ku Tokyo 107 Japan. Link: Licorice Roots-Effect on Acne

Abstract: Licochalcone-A, Polyol Soluble Licorice Extract P-U (now in the market as Licochalcone LR-15), prepared from the roots of Glycyrrhiza Inflata Batalin shows several activities such as inhibitory actions of testosterone 5 ALPHA-reductase, lipase and phospholipase A2, as well as androgen receptor antagonist, antimicrobial and SOD-like antioxidant actions, which relate to skin care, especially the suppression of acne formation and development. On basis of this evidence, a trial with acne patients was carried out and the efficacy of the extract was demonstrated clinically.