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Stroll down the aisles of any cosmetics store and you’ll see skin care products that smell good, feel good, and all are marketed in pretty colorful packaging. The trouble is, most of these prettily packaged skincare products are not made to work, they’re made to sell.

Almost everyone has experienced blemishes, pimples, and skin breakouts at some time, but when acne invades the skin, it is time to call in the professional skincare experts. For 14 years, DR. Ahmed Abdullah has treated the multifaceted problem of acne. “Acne is an inflammatory process that occurs when the skin glands become plugged with dead skin cells, oil, and bacteria,” Dr. Abdullah said. “There are many myths about acnes. Diet does not cause acne. Neither does chocolate or pizza. Acnes is also not caused by a lack of good hygiene. As a matter of fact, overzealous cleansing can actually worsen it. Acne is strongly associated with hormonal changes, and stress can contribute to flare-ups, but the immediate causes are bacteria, increased oil production, clogged pores from dead skin cells, and inflammation.”

Certified by The American Board of Surgery and The American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Abdullah has developed and patented a simple scientifically formulated four-step kit that treats and prevents acne. Dr. Abdullah developed the Acne kit to target all four factors that cause acne. A key ingredient in his program is pharmaceutical grade aloe vera.

“There is a difference between using products based on aloe and merely containing the ingredient aloe,” Dr. Abdullah said. “Aloe needs to be processed correctly to remain in ties active state. When it is used with therapeutic agents and medicinal botanicals, it becomes a powerful and potent treatment for acne.”

In March of 2006, Dr. Abdullah began conducting test kits for his acne products. “Many of our test individuals were calling back for a second and third kit. That’s when we knew we had a great product that worked.”

Dr. Abdullah’s Acne Kit contains four important steps to clearer skin. The first step cleanses and purifies the skin, removing excess oils. Second, a clarifying lotion adjusts the skin’s pH level and controls bacteria. Third, an exfoliant promotes the shedding of dead skin cells to prevent cogged follicles. “The importance of exfoliation can be demonstrated by looking at men’s skin,” Dr. Ahmed added. “Men typically have smoother, healthier skin in the areas of the face where they shave. That is the same principle behind our exfoliant. The skin’s keratin layer (the top layer) needs to be kept from getting too thick to enhance the skin’s natural collagen production.” The final step is a moisturizer with sunblock to soothe and protect the skin from environmental elements. High quality, bioactive aloe is the base of all the products and functions as a strong anti-inflammatory agent.

Is there really hope for acne sufferers?

“Yes, absolutely!” Dr. Abdullah said. He remembers one patient who suffered from acne throughout her teenage years. She believed that once she reached adulthood, it would go away. Unfortunately, it did not. Within a few short weeks of using the four-step acne kit, she experienced significant improvement. After one month, her skin was completely clear.

Still another patient, a teen suffered from scarring, red complexion, and oily skin. Her mother commented, “Nothing we have used has even come close to the effectiveness of this product. Thank you for de3veloping such a wonderful product.”

“We use a very comprehensive way of treating acne. It’s a simplified method that bridges the gap of treatments out there,” Dr. Abdullah says. “Every problem needs to be approached in a logical way. We’ve had really fabulous results with our patented Acne Kit. It’s great to restore our patients’ confidence in looking and feeling great!”

For more information about Dr. Abdullah’s four-step Acne kit and other skincare products, visit LexLi.com or call 701-293-7408. Their office is located at 3280 20th Street South in Fargo, ND.