Stop Spots

OXY Emergency Zit Blitz Gel doesn’t just work fast to reduce the size of those embarrassing spots – it also reduces redness and cools and soothes inflamed skin.

That’s the verdict of more than 45 young male spot sufferers.

The group, aged 12-24 were asked to blind test the gel for a week, applying it to their spots morning and night – and they were so impressed that they were clamouring to know what it was and where they could buy it!

OXY brand manager Jill Stuart said: “Spots are not something that boys and young men in the 12-24 age group discuss among themselves, but this test proves that if something really works it will get them talking.

“OXY Emergency Zit Blitz Gel is dermatologically tested and paraben-free. It is designed to start to reduce the size and redness of spots in just four hours and the shine-free, cooling gel can be applied through the day.

“We were delighted, not just with the results that our testing panel reported, but also the comments they made. They really were enthusiastic about the gel, which, like the whole OXY range, is specially formulated for the needs of thicker, oilier male skin. More than 80% told us it was effective or very effective in tackling their spots, with the same number saying they felt it was suitable for sensitive skin.”

Skin-friendly and shine free

The research, carried out by Ayton Moon asked the triallists to rate the performance of the gel and all the respondents found it convenient or very convenient to use, with 87% saying they would use it again.

Nearly 90% found it friendly to skin and almost 70% liked the fact that it left skin shine-free.

Overall, 17.4% saw an improvement in their spots in just four hours and 26.1% within eight hours, while almost 90% said their spots had improved within 48 hours.

When it came to reducing the redness of spots, more than 15% noticed a difference in just two hours, with almost one-third saying redness was reduced in four hours. The size of spots was also reduced with more than three-quarters of the respondents reporting that spots were smaller within 24 hours and 11% within four hours.

More than 70% said OXY Emergency Zit Blitz Gel was effective or very effective at cooling and soothing the inflamed areas.

‘The best I’ve tried’
Triallists were also asked to comment on the product and among the responses were:

“This was probably the best spot treatment gel I have tried. I have very bad spots on my face and the next morning I could notice a big difference… I only wish I knew the brand so I could buy it.”

“Great product.”

“Great product. What was it? I want some more.”

“Really liked it – would buy it if I knew what it was.”

“I thought this product was really good. I would like to know what it is so I can buy it in the future. It’s better than the one I have been using.”

“…It was nice that it didn’t dry skin and make it feel tight.”

“The tube was a good size to carry around.”

“Good packaging and easy to use, tackles problem skin fast and without any problems or stinging.”

Jill Stuart said: “How often can you get a teenage boy to utter more than a couple of words? Yet they were keen to write whole sentences about this product. But of course they won’t be going out and buying it themselves, so mums had better make sure they add it to their shopping list. You never know, their boys might even thank them!”

OXY Emergency Zit Blitz Gel is part of the new OXY range* of spot prevention and treatment products from The Mentholatum Company.

New OXY

The new OXY range comprises:

Daily products:

• OXY Daily Face Wash – a refreshing oil-free wash with fine particles to remove dead skin, oil, dirt and spot-causing bacteria

• OXY Maximum Face Scrub – an intensive cleaning and exfoliating scrub with two sizes of exfoliating beads, plus salicylic acid

• OXY Anti-Spot Balm – for use after cleansing to moisturise, control oil and help prevent spots and blackheads

• OXY Daily Face Wipes – for those lazy boys who don’t want to wash in the bathroom, these exfoliating wipes embossed with polyethylene dots remove dead skin cells, dirt and grease and reduce redness

Emergency products:

• OXY Emergency Zit Blitz Pads –Targeted action for problem areas to help clean away dirt, reduce redness and excess oil and kill spot causing bacteria

• OXY Emergency Zit Blitz Gel – shine-free and cooling gel which can be applied through the day and is designed to reduce the size and redness of spots in just four hours

Existing OXY medicines:

• OXY On The Spot – with 2.5% Benzoyl peroxide for mild to moderate spots and pimples

• OXY 10 – maximum strength spot treatment with 10% Benzoyl peroxide, this is a P medicine

OXY 10 and OXY OTS contain Benzoyl peroxide. Always read the label.

*OXY Daily Face Wash, Face Wipes, Maximum Scrub, Anti Spot Balm, Emergency Zit Blitz Gel & Emergency Zit Blitz Pads