Does the Zeno Acne Device Really Work?
The Heat is OnThe ThermaClear device works in a manner similar to the Zeno, but it’s applied for 2 and a half seconds — as opposed to the 2 and a half minutes required for the Zeno. The device activates heat-stabilized proteins in the skin to reduce inflammation [source: Bleimes]. When used as directed, the Zeno Acne Device is 90 percent effective, according to its FDA clinical trials [source: NASA]. But what is “as directed”? To understand that, you must first realize that not all acne is created equal. There are actually several different types of acne, but they all from when excess oil mixes with dead skin cells to clog pores, creating an environment where P. acnes bacteria can thrive [source: WebMD]. When these impacted pores push out through the follicles, they form whiteheads or blackheads. But sometimes these clogged pores don’t break the skin — they form painful pustules or hard nodules that appear red and swollen due to the inflammation of the surrounding tissue [source: Web
