Zeno Acne Device Review

January 24, 2009 by cracka
Filed under Acne Help

The Zeno is a new, hand-held, battery-operated device that promises to change the way that we look at acne treatment systems forever. Its creation saw the collaboration of some of the brightest and well-respected minds in the scientific electronics realm and whose dedication and hard work may very well change the acne treatment industry and in a good way!

The Zeno device contains a tip which heats up and can be placed directly on a blemish or breakout. Once in contact with the skin, the Zeno transfers the heat it contains in its tip into the follicle(s) of the skin. The Zeno simulates a heat shock response in the p. acnes bacteria, which is the primary cause of about 90% of all acne related blemishes. With the bacterial cells under heat stress, heat shock proteins are activated and cause the self destruction of the p. acnes bacteria. While this sounds messy and not a good way to get rid of acne, the self destruction takes place with the lesion and in turn reduces inflammation and allows the skin to return back to its previously healthy state.

The whole device is regulated by an internal PID controller chip to operate and adapt to each individuals skin type. In other words, the internal workings and temperature regulations of the Zeno will react and operate based specifically on your very own skin characteristics!

Before the first use, the Zeno must be charged for at LEAST 6 hours. You need to keep charging it until the blinking blue light begins to just glow a constant and solid blue. The small plastic tips can be cleaned with warm soapy water as long as it’s never submerged in anything. Alcohol can also be used.

Despite all of this great and wonderful sounding news, alas, there is a downside. If you haven’t been able to piece it together yet, the Zeno acne treatment device is very, VERY expensive. The device itself will run you somewhere along the $130 range and that doesn’t include if you choose to get some replacement tips. Unfortunately, the tips that are used to blow up the bacteria do not last forever and instead must be replaced along with the batteries. A pack of 60 replacement tips will total out to be about $25. It isn’t incredibly expensive when you really think about it and for the things that it can do, it’s certainly worth the price.

Although there have been varying reviews, the Zeno device has worked and worked well for most people. As the product gets a bit older and company sells more of them, it is within reason to expect a small price drop. The only two accessories at the time of this writing are a leather carrying case and a wall charger. Both of which can be purchased as part of a package including the device. The Zeno also comes in four different colors for those who are looking forward to zapping their zits away in the most stylish way possible.