Acne is not the issue reserved for teenagers. More and more people suffer from so-called adult acne. The ones to blame here are hormonal changes but also stress, pollution, medication. It’s a waste of time to count that pimples and blackheads will disappear on their own. Learn all about it how to eliminate the acne.
Acne – should you pay a visit to a dermatologist?
Nowadays, there are proven and effective ways to calm acne symptoms and even to eliminate acne once and for all. It is best to start with a visit to a dermatologist and consult the unwanted changes and pimples. The doctor can diagnose the type of acne because knowing its type and from where it comes from gives you knowledge about the cause. You should also keep in mind that gentle yet systematic skin healing is better than invasive cleansing and epidermis irritation.
The best methods to get rid of the acne
1. When buying the new cosmetic, check the ingredients list (INCI)
It will allow you to avoid the irritation triggering detergents in gel, alcohol in toner, clogging ingredients in the cream. Search for cosmetics that contain witch-hazel extract, nettle extract, thyme extract, yeast, kaolin, amylum, zinc.
2. Acne – wash your skin super gently
when it comes to dealing with acne, it’s still quite common to use antibacterial soap or gel. However, keep in mind that the cause of acne is not the bacteria, but the hormonal changes in the organism. That is why the constant use of such cosmetics may cause dryness but will not eliminate the pimples while acne may worsen and sebum secretion may increase.
Use a gentle cleansing product 1-2 times a day.
Avoid products with Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate as they can irritate the skin. On the other hand, your gel or foam (a more gentle version of the gel) can contain Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate.
3. Acne – use a toner and moisturize
Once the skin has been cleansed with gel, you should definitely use a toner – the skin after face wash can have disrupted pH so oversecretion of sebum may soon follow. Toner will soothe the sebaceous glands and refresh the skin. Remember that toner cannot contain alcohol. If you have dry skin, use a gentle moisturizing cream. It is best when it’s light-weight, with the texture of a gel so as not to clog the pores.
4. Acne – exfoliate wisely
In order to get rid of dead skin cells that block the sebaceous glands, reach for gentle enzymatic exfoliator (those contain fruit or herbal enzymes that dissolve the dead skin cells) or highly effective and helpful cosmetics with fruit acids (alpha-, beta hydroxy acid). Remember to apply the acids as a night cosmetic – those will brighten and smooth out the skin, lessen hyperpigmentations and oversecretion.
5. Acne – use spot gel and cream
If you observe a new pimple or feel it build-up, you should fight it at its core. Go for a highly concentrated antibacterial stick, concealer, or gel. This type of cosmetic speeds up wounds healing and inhibits spots from building up. Those products usually contain salicylic acid, tea tree oil, and calming substances, e.g. witch-hazel extract, thermal water.
6. Acne – protect your skin against the sun
Tanning is harmful to your skin, no matter the age and skin type. Obviously, it speeds up the aging of the skin and makes it prone to cancerous changes. It’s unfavorable to the acne skin for an entirely different reason. The sun dries the skin and it soon starts to defend itself with oversecretion of the sebum. Use light-weight cosmetics with at least SPF 30, especially if using cosmetics with fruit acids overnight. It way, you minimize the risk of hyperpigmentations.
7. Acne – don’t pop the pimples but use special treatments
It’s a mistake to pop the purulent changes on the skin. Such invasive action on your part may end up in irritation and infection. What is more, you spread the bacteria responsible for acne all over the face and increase the possibility of new spots to appear. Instead, visit a beautician to make use of ultrasound cavitation facial treatment. It does not irritate the skin and is ruthless to the pimples.
Your skin will also appreciate calming treatments such as algae or herbs mask. Those are known to calm and moisturize the skin without clogging the pores. When it comes to skin with hyperpigmentation, dull, matte, tired, with upset sebum secretion, the best choice is a serum with vitamin C. It has been proven that it not only rejuvenates but also improves skin tone, heals acne, flattens acne scarring, and eliminated hyperpigmentations.
