Zeno Hotspot review + giveaway

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Acne, I hate the word, and worse, I abhor the actual nasty, red and unattractive bumps. I’ve suffered since puberty and although it’s pretty moderate it seems there is no end in sight. I’ve tried just about every product out there and from all of my experience, the only thing that has helped me, actually cleared up the acne I had and prevented new breakouts, is Accutane. Accutane has since been pulled from the market and it was not a product that could be used all the time anyway.

I loved how my skin was not oily, not broke out in cystic acne or any acne at all and I could apply my makeup in the morning and not have to touch it up all day long. That was amazing!

Recently I was sent an acne treatment product called Zeno Hot Spot. This device is very small in size and can fit into a purse or pocket. I had honestly never heard of Zeno Hot Spot before until I was contacted to do a review. Zeno is intended for the treatment of individual blemishes in people with mild to moderate inflammatory acne.

The built-in computer that controls the treatment tip works by applying heat to a pimple. The memory chip is made to make sure that the right amount of heat is given. It also controls the amount of treatments given. Each Zeno Hotspot is good for 80 uses each. Each treatment cycle is 2 1/2 minutes long.

To use Zeno Hotspot, you press and hold the button on the side of the device for 1 second until you hear a two-tone sound that indicates the device is turned on. Then place the device onto the pimple until a five-tone sound is heard. This lets you know the cycle is complete.

Zeno Hotspot is not recommended for acne such as:

• Subclinical acne – A few blackheads & whiteheads; visible only in close examination
• Comedonal acne – Blackheads & whiteheads with slight inflammation (red)
• Severe nodular acne – Inflammed (red) pimples & pustules (visible accumulation of pus in skin) with several deep nodular lesions (solid mass of skin like a knot, can be raised or felt under the skin)
• Severe cystic acne – Many nodular cystic lesions with scarring

If you have severe acne or a high number of pimples, Zeno is not intended for you. You should not use Zeno for skin lesions such as moles, warts, or ingrown hairs. Do not use on skin infections or for open sores or wounds because it may delay proper treatment or injure your skin. If your skin is sensitive to the sun, heat or chemicals, you should not use Zeno because Zeno uses heat to treat pimples and heat may damage your skin. You can test your skin by trying Zeno on your forearm first. Blackheads and whiteheads are not pimples and Zeno will not work on those. Do not use Zeno on pimples where there is visible pus accumulation in the skin or where you can feel a solid mass. Zeno should also not be used around the eyes or lips. These areas are very sensitive and the heat from Zeno can be painful.

The best time to use Zeno Hotspot is at the first sign of a blemish. And it helps to ensure that the pimple does not turn into a nodule, cyst or fill with pus.

Unfortunately Zeno Hotspot did not work for me. I was truly hoping to see good results but since I am so prone to cystic acne and pus accumulation, even at the start of a blemish, I honestly was not able to use the product as the instructions suggested because of the types of acne I suffer from. This gadget is more for those who suffer a breakout infrequently with small pimples. Although it did not work for me, I am sure there are others that may see different, if not better results.

The device comes in two color combinations: pink/white and blue/white. Each device retails for $39.99. Uses 2 AA batteries.

Winner chosen via random.org is #88 Mary I. Congrats Mary!

Win It!!!

1 Winner will be chosen at random at the end of the entry period 04/20/10. Prize consists of 1 Zeno Hotspot.

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The views & opinions expressed in my reviews are simply mine. My views & opinions may differ from other consumers. I did not receive financial compensation for my review but did receive 1 Zeno Hot Spot to test.

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