Do you have problems with acne?
Acne or pimples (acne vulgaris) is probably the most common skin disorder. Almost all young people develop acne during puberty due to increased sebum production. This condition can be caused by a combination of several factors. The most common types of acne are blackheads, pimples, cysts, papules and pustules.
The exact cause of acne is not known, but there are many factors that play a role, for example:
Genetics
Excessive production of sebum in the skin's oil gland
Hormonal changes
Dead skin cells that block hair follicles
Bacteria that grow inside the blocked hair follicles
What can I do about acne?
Treating acne can be difficult, but it can be made easier with the right skin care products. Skin care is an important component of any acne treatment plan.
When treating acne, skin care can help reduce redness in the skin and reduce skin irritation, as well as help repair the skin.
A good skin care routine can help treat acne.
What should you have in your skin care routine?
1. Clean
This is one of the most important steps in caring for your skin. Cleansing removes dirt, oil and makeup from the day's activities and prepares your skin for the rest of your skincare routine. You should wash your face twice a day. What you use to clean your face is also important. Instead, choose a cleanser that leaves your skin clean but not overly dry or parched.
Washing your face too much can be just as bad (or even worse) than not washing your face at all. It is also best to avoid harsh scrubbing. You can easily strip away all the good oils your skin needs to stay healthy, leaving you with dry, red, scaly and irritated skin.
The best way to wash your face is by gently massaging in circular motions with a mild cleanser. This will remove dirt and makeup without drying out your skin or stripping it of its natural oils.
Can you double cleanse (Double Cleansing) with acne?
The answer is yes!
Double cleansing is a two-step process in which you remove all make-up and surface impurities from the skin and cleanse it in depth. It involves two cleaning agents with different purposes that are used in a specific order.
The first step is usually an oil or balm cleanser that melts away makeup and surface impurities without stripping the skin. The second step is usually a water-based cleanser, which thoroughly cleanses the skin of any remaining dirt, makeup residue, and bacteria after the first step has removed the worst.
This method is ideal for those who have oily skin or have problems with breakouts because the first step helps to remove excess oil, while the second step leaves your skin clean and hydrated at the same time.
2. Toners
The next step in your routine should be to use a toner. A toner helps balance the skin's pH level, which can help prevent breakouts from occurring in the future. Toners can help prevent minor breakouts and blemishes. This is provided that the toner you use contains an acne-fighting ingredient such as salicylic acid (BHA). Products with these ingredients help keep pores clean and prevent blackheads and minor pimples from forming.
3. Serum
A serum is a skin care product that contains higher concentrations of active ingredients than most moisturizers. Because they are so potent, serum products can help you address specific issues such as: acne. Serum penetrates deeper into the skin than lotions and creams. This means they can deliver more potent ingredients directly to the problem areas of your face.
If you're looking for a good face serum, make sure it contains ingredients that have been proven to be effective in treating acne. Here are six of the most effective:
1. Retinol
2. Niacinamide
3. Salicylic acid
4. Vitamin C
5. Hyaluronic acid
6. Tea tree oil
4. Moisturizer
Moisturizers are an important part of your acne treatment routine. Using moisturizer can help you get rid of acne by:
- Offset the side effects of other acne treatments.
- Reduces sebum production and prevents it from clogging pores.
- Draws water from deeper levels of your skin and brings it up to the surface, helping to reduce inflammation and redness.
When choosing a moisturizer, make sure the one you're using doesn't cause acne. So what should you look for on the packaging?
What type of moisturizer should you use?
Look for products that are oil-free, non-comedogenic and won't clog pores. With the right moisturizer, you can actually make your skin look better faster than ever before!
5. Sunscreen
The sun's rays can worsen acne. This also applies to the tanning beds that some young people use to reduce their pimples. It's an unfortunate myth: tanning beds don't work and instead risk worsening acne symptoms over time and increasing the risk of skin cancer.
When buying your next bottle of sunscreen, look for products with a light consistency. Products with a light consistency will be more likely to penetrate the skin quickly and leave it soft. You also need to make sure the products you use are non-comedogenic – meaning they won't clog your pores and cause acne breakouts.
Do you have a bad habit that makes your acne worse?
You may not realize it, but some of our skincare habits can actually make acne worse. Here are a few habits to avoid if you want to improve your skin:
Sleeping with your makeup: Even non-comedogenic makeup can cause acne if you sleep with it on. When you go to bed with makeup on, the oil on your face mixes with the oil in your makeup and clogs the pores.
Pop or press bursts. When you pop or squeeze acne, you're likely to push some of what's inside (such as pus, dead skin cells, or bacteria) deeper into your skin. When this happens, you increase inflammation. It can lead to more visible acne and sometimes to scarring and pain.
You stop too soon. Everyone wants clear skin as soon as possible, but we don't have a miracle cure that works right away; acne treatments take weeks to start working.
If you are tired of trying one acne treatment after another without seeing results, you should know the following: It is important to give the individual products time to work before you expect to see an effect. It usually takes 6-8 weeks before you really start to see a difference and it's vital that you stay consistent with your treatment if you want results.
