Has anyone ever tried using rubiefacients (like Deep Heat muscle rub) to treat acne?

I know this idea may sound crazy, but could the irritation caused by these products (e.g. Ralgex, Deep Heat etc.) be beneficial in acne? Could the irritation they produce in skin/muscle boost the immune response there and speed up the destruction of bacteria which cause acne?

Has anyone ever tried using rubiefacients (like Deep Heat muscle rub) to treat acne?
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These muscle rubs contain ingredients that are analgesic. The ingredients in Deep Heat are menthol, Eucalyptus oil, Methyl Silicate and Turpentine oil and. The menthol is the strong smelling ingredient to this cream but it does act as a natural anesthetic, thereby numbing your skin. The Eucalyptus oil stimulates your circulation and provides the warming properties, which gently heats up and reddens (rubefacient) your skin. The Methyl Silicate also helps blood circulation and is also a good anesthetic. Turpentine oil is known for its natural healing properties.





Acne is caused by overactive sebaceous glands which produces the sebum (oily substance) on the skin. It is better that you use a product specific for acne instead. Avoid products with alcohol as this in turns only dries the surface of the skin which will actually cause the acne to flare up even more. Washing your face gently (versus rubbing it hard) with a clean face towel and a suitable facial cleanser is a better remedy.


Ingredients like essential oils of Tea Tree, Grapefruit will be beneficial to acne/oily skin. Tea Tree is antiseptic, anti-viral and anti-fungal.
Reply:ouch, no way. there has to be something better...Especially if the problem is on your face.
Reply:My husband battled adult acne the first two years of our marriage.





I found a product that works wonders for him. He has no more deep, painful zits. and the little ones are far and few. No rarley ever gets a zit now.





The product is called 101E Ance Getaway. It can be easly purchased on ebay. It is a chinese herbal remedy.





I thought my husband was nuts for trying it...........but it works.





Good luck





Christine