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Terrasil

Terrasil Therapeutic Ointment is an ointment that is marketed online and is advertised as being able to provide a cure for a variety of skin conditions. The manufacturer claims that it has germ-fighting capabilities and that it has ingredients that will aid your own body's healing powers. You can usually find website links for terrasil whenever you do a web search for treatments for a variety of irritating skin conditions ranging from folliculitis, to shingles, to Tinea Versicolor, which is a fungal infection that is very difficult to treat.

What Is It?

Terrasil is what is referred to by its manufacturer as a dramatic relief cream that they say provides miraculous relief of a variety of skin conditions. The product comes in both a 14 gram and a 44 gram container with prices ranging from $24 for the smaller to $40 dollars for the larger container. It is also available in a "Max" version which the manufacturer says provides greater relief for stubborn cases of whatever skin condition that you are suffering from.  The product is said to have both soothing properties and antibacterial, germ-fighting properties and it is said to soothe, clean and repair skin. The smaller 14 gram container is specifically to be used for the treatment of small areas, while the manufacturer suggests buying the larger container if you are treating a problem that is spread over a larger area of your body. Although there is little information provided by the manufacturer about the difference between the basic strength and the Terrasil Max, they do claim that the Max formula should be used for the treatment of skin conditions that have not responded to other treatments. The price difference between the regular version and the Max version of the product is considerable, with a smaller container of the Max product selling for $36 and the larger container of the Max version selling for $57.

Is Terrasil Good For Treating Folliculitis?

Folliculitis is an uncomfortable skin condition that is caused by infections of the hair follicles. Folliculitis can arise from a variety of different sources, and sometimes all that is required to clear it up is an antibiotic; other cases are far more stubborn and difficult to get rid of. It presents as small white pimples at the base of each hair, and they are often either itchy or painful or both. It can be caused by several different kinds of bacteria, and the treatment for each is different. Some folliculitis will clear up by itself, while other forms will require treatment with antifungal medication or antibiotics. Terrasil does advertise itself as an effective treatment for folliculitis, but anecdotal evidence that different reviewers have provided on a variety of websites have called its effectiveness into question.

User Reviews of Terrasil

Although a quick scan of the website for the company that markets Terrasil will tell story after story of the miracle cures that it provides, a quick search online for reviews reveals a different story. There are a great many accounts on a website dedicated to scams that point out that although the manufacturer does in fact provide the product when it is paid for and ordered, that it does not actually provide any relief for any of the conditions that it purports to cure. There are occasional positive reviews posted to counter the overwhelming negative ones, but the way that the positive reviews are written makes it very clear that the people submitting them are reposting marketing copy, and most people posting on the web review site have indicated their belief that they actually work for Terrasil's manufacturer.

Ingredients

According to the manufacturer, the active ingredients that can be found in Terrasil come from volcanic mud, and contain trace minerals including copper, silver, magnesium, iron, silica, zinc and potassium. Those minerals are compounded in a base that is made up of a soothing mixture of jojoba oil, beeswax and palmarosa oil, which is said to have antimicrobial properties. The manufacturer spends a great deal of time on their website extolling the properties of the palmarosa oil, which they claim cleans, deodorizes, and helps the cells in their effort to multiply and regenerate. Although the website claims that the product is non-comedogenic (which means that it won't clog pores), the texture of the product is extremely greasy and it rubs on very dark. The product directions indicate that it needs to be rubbed in until it turns clear, and then wiped off. Many reviewers indicated that the product made them break out with acne, and others complained of it staining their clothing.

Terrasil Guarantee

Despite the presence of numerous complaints online about the product, Terrasil's manufacturer's website offers a money-back guarantee that provides a 90-day warranty against the client's dissatisfaction.

Where to Find Terrasil

Terrasil is available in major retail outlets such as Walgreens and CVS, and also is available for sale online via such well-known websites as Amazon, and directly from its manufacturer.