The cause of pimples, blackheads and acne during adolescence is hormonal changes in the body. At an older age, rashes appear due to accumulated toxins, which should be eliminated with absorbent drugs, such as Polysorb.
Polysorb for acne is a unique drug. The powder is taken both internally to cleanse the intestines, and I use it externally: masks, scrubs and lotions are made. Polysorb adsorbs toxins from the inside and “collects” dead particles of the epidermis from the surface layer of facial skin.
Treatment with Polysorb for acne is carried out in two ways:
- oral administration;
- external use in the form of masks and scrubs.
Product Description
The drug is produced by the Russian pharmaceutical company. It is a white light powder with a slight blue tint.
Polysorb is insoluble in water. When diluting the drug, a cloudy suspension is formed, followed by precipitation of the powder, so the suspension is shaken well before use.
Release forms:
- powder for the preparation of a suspension for oral administration in volumes of 50 g, 25 g, 12 g. The product is scattered in white opaque containers (jars) with a wide neck;
- powder for preparing a suspension in packaged form for oral administration: 3 g, 10 pieces, 1 g N.
Medicines:
- "Polysorb MP".
- "Polysorb Plus".
Compound
The main active ingredient is colloidal silicon dioxide. In medicine it is used as an enterosorbent and for the treatment of purulent-inflammatory processes of the skin and soft tissues. During the gestation period, it is prescribed by doctors to remove antibodies in case of Rh conflict.
Silicon dioxide is a light blue crystalline powder. Getting into water, it forms a complex chemical formula of a hydroxyl group. The formed molecules absorb pathogenic microorganisms, toxins, allergens and metabolic products on their surface.
Polysorb for acne has the following properties:
- detoxifying;
- antioxidant;
- sorption;
- membrane stabilizing.
Action
As you know, skin rashes are a manifestation of a malfunction of the internal secretion organs. Nitrates, toxins, and medications accumulate on the intestinal walls, causing intoxication of the body. Polysorb, like a sponge, “absorbs” waste and toxins.
When it enters the intestinal lumen orally, Polysorb adsorbs foreign proteins on the surface of its molecules. Neutralizing poisons and free radicals, it removes them unchanged from the human body through endo- and exogenous routes.
Silicon dioxide is not broken down or absorbed in the intestinal lumen and gastrointestinal tract. With long-term use of Polysorb, it is advisable to administer vitamin therapy and increase the intake of inorganic Ca and vitamin D.
Definition
This drug belongs to the group of enterosorbents.
According to its chemical composition, it is colloidal silicon dioxide. Its physical form is a white powder with a slightly bluish tint. It is prescribed orally for the following ailments:
- various poisonings that occurred due to drugs, poisons, heavy metals and alcohol;
- intestinal infections and problems with the bacterial microflora of the body;
- purulent-septic ailments (adnexitis, appendicitis, burns);
- allergy.
It is recommended for use by people who are regularly in unfavorable areas, as well as those working in hazardous industries.
The drug perfectly helps to cope with overeating and makes you feel better during menstruation. According to many cosmetologists, a cleansing face mask with Polysorb does its job perfectly.
How to use
Method for preparing the suspension:
- 1 tbsp. a spoonful of powder should be diluted in ½ glass of warm boiled water;
- quickly stir the powder and drink the resulting mixture in one gulp;
- Polysorb has a specific taste, so it is better to consume it before meals.
The dosage and frequency of administration depend on the age of the patient and the purpose of treatment. The use of enterosorbent in preschool children is indicated for food poisoning and intoxication.
Polysorb for acne - instructions: the drug is taken before each meal, but no more than 4 times a day. The maximum daily dose is 20 g, where 330 mcg of dioxide per 1 kg of human weight.
For acne, the course of treatment with Polysorb is 3 weeks, after which a three-day break is taken, and the course is repeated again to consolidate the effect.
Treatment with Polysorb should be comprehensive - using creams, masks and scrubs. This is how anti-acne facial masks are made from Polysorb at home.
External application
Masks prepared from Polysorb are based on the ability of the drug to adsorb toxins from the surface of the epidermis. Cosmetologists advise applying sorbent masks for acne and comedones.
Both types of pimples are characterized by enlarged and inflamed pores of the epidermis. Dead particles clog the ducts, the pores become clogged and a purulent process develops.
Polysorb masks cleanse pores, capturing dust particles and skin flakes. Furunculosis, carbunculosis and closed forms of acne do not respond to external treatment with Polysorb, but its oral use does not cancel it.
Before applying the mask, your face must be cleaned of makeup and washed with warm water. It is advisable to tuck your hair under a disposable medical cap or shower cap. A contraindication for the procedure is allergic rashes, such as diathesis.
Inside
Taking Polysorb orally helps get rid of acne much faster. However, it is worth remembering that acne caused by hormonal changes in the body will not disappear after a course of treatment with Polysorb.
The drug is taken orally 3 times a day an hour before meals. Taking Polysorb in combination with other medications weakens their therapeutic effect. The duration of treatment is individual and depends on the diagnosis and severity.
Enterosorbent can be used in combination with other absorbent drugs, such as activated carbon, enterosgel or lactofiltrum, if treatment requires it.
The drug is taken orally depending on the person’s weight. So for young people whose weight is from 30 to 45 kg, 2 heaped teaspoons should be diluted in 100 ml of water. Those whose weight has exceeded 60 kg - dilute 2 tablespoons in 150 ml of water.
When using Polysorb for acne, you must adhere to a proper diet. Give preference to foods high in fiber, limit consumption of flour and sweets.
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What is better lactofiltrum or polysorb for acne
Lactofiltrum is an enterosorbent that regulates the balance of gastrointestinal microflora. In order to determine which of the presented drugs is better, it is necessary to conduct a comparative analysis.
Lactofiltrum – its “advantages”:
- enterosorbent with regulation of beneficial intestinal microflora;
- allowed for liver cirrhosis and infectious hepatitis;
- cleansing the body of toxins, toxins and allergens;
- restores intestinal microflora after antibiotic therapy;
- helps get rid of acne.
Polysorb – its “advantages”:
- adsorbs not only toxins, but also free radicals, as well as poisons and metal salts;
- Can be taken internally or externally;
- fights skin rashes;
- indicated for purulent and septic lesions;
- removes drugs and alcohol breakdown products from the body;
- allowed for pregnant women and children from birth.
General recommendations during acne treatment with Polysorb
In order for the patient to enjoy the effect of external or internal use of this product, the following rules must be followed:
- During treatment, it is better to follow a diet, namely, avoid fried, sweet, smoked and salty foods. If there is an excess of harmful products, Polysorb will absorb excess fat and sugar from the blood, and toxins and other harmful components will remain circulating in the bloodstream. Of course, this reduces the effectiveness of treatment.
- It is also better to replace the usual nourishing cream with a special one with a disinfecting effect during treatment. This is what is called an integrated approach to the treatment of pimples and acne.
- Additional physical treatments can also catalyze the process of improving skin condition. These include, for example, ozone therapy or oxygen injections. These procedures are available today and can be obtained at any beauty salon. The cost of such procedures will be more than compensated by the joy that the patient will have after completing the course of therapy.
- Exercising will further improve gastrointestinal motility and naturally help remove toxins from the body. In addition, the sweat released during exercise is nothing more than excess sebum, which becomes less and less in the epidermis with each workout.
- When using Polysorb internally, it is advisable not to limit yourself in fluid intake, and even, on the contrary, increase its usual amount. A useful liquid in this case is water, lightly brewed tea (including herbal tea), and table mineral waters. Store-bought juices made from concentrates with added sugar, coffee, carbonated drinks not only do not help, but reduce the effectiveness of treatment.
How to make a mask
Masks for acne treatment based on silicon dioxide:
- Steam your facial skin in the bath, mix warm water with Polysorb powder until a paste forms. Apply the mixture to your face, avoiding the eye area. After 10 minutes, rinse with cool water. Important! When the Polysorb mask dries, it tightens the skin, causing discomfort and a burning sensation. In case of severe acne, the mask can be applied 2 times a day;
- Polysorb in combination with oils relieves inflammation and hyperemia; in addition, for oily skin types, it eliminates sebaceous shine, cleansing pores. Dilute the powder with water in a 1:1 ratio. Add a couple of drops of mint and tea tree oil to the resulting suspension (they are sold at the pharmacy). Apply 2-3 layers of mask to your face and wait until completely dry. At the end of the procedure, wipe your washed face with an ice cube;
- Boil calendula and chamomile inflorescences in a water bath. Dilute Polysorb with a decoction according to the instructions until a thick consistency is obtained. Add a couple of drops of lemon juice to the resulting mixture. Use the mixture as a scrub, paying attention to problem areas, and then leave until completely dry. You can remove the mask after 20 minutes. Lubricate your face with cream for oily skin types.
Beneficial properties from the use of masks based on Polysorb:
- improved blood circulation;
- maintaining skin tone;
- drying out acne;
- creation of a protective layer on the surface layer of the epidermis;
- removal of dead particles of the epidermis.
Analogues: better or worse than Polysorb?
The pharmaceutical world offers a huge selection of sorbents that have approximately the same effect on the gastrointestinal tract when used internally. The list here can be impressive:
- Enterosgel;
- Enterosorb;
- Activated carbon;
- Neosmectin;
- Filtrum-STI;
- Microcel.
They cannot be called complete analogues of Polysorb. Not only the composition differs, but also the effect on the body. In addition, some sorbents, for example those based on microcellulose, are not as well tolerated by the body as Polysorb and can cause bloating and constipation.
Finally, the most obvious and indisputable difference between all similar drugs is the impossibility of using them externally for acne. Only Polysorb has an ideal purified form, which allows you to safely use it even on sensitive facial skin. This criterion can be called decisive, and we give a clear and well-deserved victory to Polysorb.
Contraindications and side effects
The main side effect of Polysorb is increased constipation. In addition, treatment with Polysorb should be accompanied by the intake of vitamins and Ca, since enterosorbent removes necessary substances from the human body.
Contraindications for oral administration:
- stomach and duodenal ulcers;
- bleeding of gastric and intestinal origin;
- individual intolerance to silicon dioxide;
- postoperative recovery period;
- oncology.
Contraindications for external use of the powder:
- chronic skin diseases;
- allergic reactions;
- deep inflammatory lesions of the skin on the face (boils, carbuncles);
- dermatitis.
Features of use
According to reviews, the face mask from Polysorb is used both for the treatment of acne and as a preventive measure. A peculiarity of its action is a fairly noticeable tingling and tingling of the skin, but this reaction is considered quite normal.
The mask is usually kept on the face for 10 minutes until it dries almost completely. For those with dry skin, it is better to reduce this time for the procedure, but for oily epidermis, it is advisable to extend it by another five minutes. At the end of the procedure, the mass is washed off with warm water. The epidermis is lubricated with your favorite nourishing cream.
In the case of a treatment course to combat blackheads on the nose, the mask is applied only to the affected areas without affecting the rest of the skin, so as not to dry it out again. If you do not use the product very often, then experts recommend using it completely on the entire face.
The product is also intended to remove fine wrinkles, but the component must be used in combination with nourishing oils.
It should be noted that the dissolved sorbent actively removes not only various impurities, but also natural sebum.
According to reviews, the Polysorb face mask should be used carefully, since if used frequently enough, there is a chance of drying out even the oiliest skin, but this should still be avoided.
Photo: Before and after
To summarize, it should be noted that there are no serious contraindications for the use of the product. Polysorb acts in several directions at once.
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The effectiveness of the drug is due to the irreplaceable quality of adsorbing and removing toxins, which are one of the causes of acne.
Customer Reviews
After taking it for a week, I noticed that old pimples began to dry out. New ones are no longer formed. At the same time I do a face mask. So far I'm more than happy with the result. True, I’m still on a diet, I’ve excluded fast food, fatty and fried foods. The cause of acne can be very different and, before treating it, it is necessary to understand the provoking factor. For me it turned out to be insufficient functioning of the pancreas. In other cases, hormonal imbalance is to blame. If problems with gastrointestinal function are detected, you can safely take Polysorb.
Rita, 34 years old
I used the drug both internally and externally. The finished solution perfectly cleanses the skin. Personally, after using it, I didn’t have a trace of acne. Such drugs act as a means to cleanse the body of toxins. Acne is a sign of internal troubles, this explains the effectiveness of their action.
Svetlana, 40 years old
Polysorb is good for acne.
However, due to the peculiar smell, I have to resort to using it only on weekends. I make a mask based on it. I mix 2 tablespoons of powder with a small amount of grated laundry soap, add a teaspoon of grated onion and the same amount of sugar. Mix and apply on face for 15 minutes. I recommend using this mask for a course of 2 months. Polina, 22 years old
Conclusion
So, the chemical basis of the drug is silicon dioxide. All the beneficial properties of this element, widespread on the planet, are collected in the Polysorb sorbent. It does not accumulate in the body, but is excreted through stool very easily.
Polysorb is used in the form of a mask and in the form of a suspension. It helps women cope with problem skin very well. It also significantly cleanses the entire body. Suitable for both adults and children. But it is better not to give it before 1 year of age, since no one knows how the baby’s body will accept the synthetic drug.
The sorbent is an analogue of the drug Enterosgel. But Enterosgel is more expensive, although all other characteristics are approximately the same. It also does not disrupt the functioning of the body and does not cause metabolic disorders. Here you can read more about enterosgel for acne, reviews.
You need to read the instructions well before use, and use only as prescribed by your doctor. Remember that contraindications to the use of suspensions are gastritis, ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract and Crohn's disease.
