Clearing acne the natural way

The bane of many a teen, acne is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes spots and pimples especially on the face. It is not dangerous, but it can leave scars and that is the main concern for both doctors and patients. Treatment can be varied dependent on how severe and persistent it is.
Now, following years of research into drug delivery, a team from Chulalongkorn University’s department of chemistry, led by Professor Dr Supason Wanichwecharungruang, along with her graduate students Dr Porntip Pan-in, Daniel Liu Xia, and Pornpan Natthawut, have come up with a new and fast-acting treatment: Tarel Natural Acne Gel. 
Supason explains that plant extracts contain many bioactive ingredients, but some of these are unstable and usually cannot reach the targeted site. Tarel Laboratory, which is a spin off company founded by the researchers, gets over this by using Targeted Release Technology to stabilise and deliver natural bioactive molecules to the sebaceous gland area without causing irritation. 
The lab has submitted more than 30 papers to international publications and filed five patents related to the drug delivery carriers.
“Labile molecules extracted from plants are all secured in our special delivery systems, thus there is no degradation during production and storage. The delivery carriers ensure that the active molecules are delivered to the acne sites to cure acne and condition the skin. Most acne cure products on the market contain either benzoyl peroxide, which kills acne bacteria but damages skin cells, or clindamycin, a restricted antibiotic, that can lead to resistive acne as a result of bacterial resistance. Another popular treatment is salicylic acid that while effective in peeling the skin can cause irritation,” says Supason.
“Tarel Natural Acne Gel exerts anti-acne activity without chemicals. The result is very satisfactory. It is extremely mild yet effective.”
Tarel is also free from steroids, retinoid, mineral oil, silicone, alcohol and paraben.
“We use only natural extracts that are effective and work in synergy with each others. The nutrient xanthone from mangosteen extract fights bacteria and inflammation. Oolong tea extract has epigallocatechin-3-gallate, which works with the mangosteen extract to increase the anti-acne activity tenfold while helping to balance the sebaceous gland and immune system. Oregano and thyme extracted formulations also help fight acne bacteria and free radicals, while promoting healing and inflammation.
While most academic research hands its finding to outsider manufacturers, Supason says her team has chosen to produce the gel in house because the control of the formulation can be difficult. 
“We know the product is the most effective when it is strictly controlled. We will not compromise on the formulation and that’s why this project is different. If we are successful with both the production and the business, this project will inspire young science students and impact their career path.”

  Tarel Natural Acne Gel is now available at Save Drug and HealthyMax stores for Bt299. For more information, join the conversation at Facebook: tarellabofficial.