Comparison of acne products: The Frutels difference

why don't most acne treatments work?

most acne treatments look at what is on your face or back or elsewhere and investigate how to dry up the acne that appears on the surface of your skin. salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and accutane all treat the surface appearance of acne, after your body has created it. lasers do the same. this method doesn’t get rid of acne because it doesn’t actually stop acne from forming at the source. worse than that, it often has unintended and sometimes even dangerous side-effects. below is a chart comparing the effects of some different acne products.

comparing acne treatments

there are many over-the-counter (otc) and prescription acne treatments on the market. It is important to keep potential side-effects in mind when comparing these acne products.

as the national institutes of health (NIH) states in their "questions and answers about acne: “topical otc medicines are available in many forms, such as gels, lotions, creams, soaps or pads.in some people, otc acne medicines may cause side effects such as skin irritation, burning, or redness.”*

“oral antibiotics, are thought to help control acne by curbing the growth of bacteria and reducing inflammation…some people taking these antibiotics have side effects such as an upset stomach, dizziness or lightheadedness, changes in skin color, and increased tendency to sunburn…prolonged treatment with oral antibiotics may be necessary to achieve the desired results.”

frutels have no side effects

frutels do not have any side-effects, so you can enjoy them with peace of mind. though you may begin to wonder how we made an acne product that really works without any nasty side effects. it was simple!

frutels looks to underlying causes

frutels operates on the principle that acne starts under the surface of your skin, inside your body. frutels supports your body with vitamins and minerals that regulate hormones, diet and stress.* this is a different solution than products that exclusively treat acne as an external problem, or a problem of clogged pores.

all natural and holistic

frutels has a holistic view of the problem of acne, and supports your whole body system against its causes. frutels work! and the results speak for themselves.

comparison of acne products

active ingredient	brand name
benzoyl peroxide	Proactiv, Oxy, Clearasil, Neutrogena, Murad
salicylic acid	Proactiv, Oxy, Clearasil, Neutrogena, Murad
sulfur	Proactiv, Clearasil, Murad
vitamin A derivatives (retinoids)	Retin-A, Differin, Tazorac
antibiotics	common antibiotics include: tretracycline, minocycline, doxycycline, ampicillin
isotretinoin 10, 20, or 40 mg	Accutane
10 grams B5	pantothenic acid

NIH questions and answers about acne -
a. "skin worsens before it improves; can cause burning, irritation, dryness, redness."
b. "can cause hypopigmentation (or bleach spots) in individuals with darker skin tones."
c. "can cause hyperpigmentation (or dark spots) in skin of all complexions."
d. "it may take up to 8 weeks before you see noticeable improvement."
Lancet study on antibiotics as a treatment for acne -
"side effects include: 'upset stomach, dizziness or lightheadedness, changes in skin color,
and increased tendency to sunburn.'"
Accutane drug description -
"may cause depression, psychosis, and suicidal tendencies; increases pressure on the brain
and blood-lipid levels; may cause liver and pancreas problems, as well as vision, hearing, and
skeletal problems, some lasting after treatment is stopped."
article by Dr. Lit-Hung Leung, M.D. -
"unknown effects of high doses of vitamin B5. takes up to 8 weeks to be effective."