Acne occurs in adolescents, adults, women and men. Dealing with it is a whole science. Some tips really help and make life easier. And some, on the contrary, harm the skin and provoke new inflammations.
Bad advice No.1: Get plenty of sunshine
Researchers are still not proventhat ultraviolet light somehow helps problem skin. And dermatologists consider, that it can even cause harm – provoke inflammation and worsen the situation. Plus, both the sun and tanning beds increase the risk of skin cancer. It’s bad for everyone, including people with acne. And some acne medications make the skin more vulnerable to the sun. Therefore, you need to protect yourself from it especially carefully. Non-comedogenic Sunscreen with the inscription “does not clog pores” on the packaging is your best friend.
Sunscreen cream-gel for face and body LIMONI SPF 50+
1,353 rubles
Light Korean sunscreen with a high level of SPF (dermatologists advise not less than 30). It spreads easily over the skin, is quickly absorbed, and does not leave white marks. Contains (in addition to chemical sunscreen filters) calming panthenol, moisturizing hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, which fights with inflammation.
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Sunscreen for face A`PIEU PURE BLOCK SPF-50+
559 rubles
Easy Sanskrin for every day. Does not contain oils, does not clog pores, does not leave white marks. Contains soothing aloe extract and moisturizing watermelon extract.
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Bad advice No.2: Brush the leather until it’s squeaky clean
Acne is not a “dirty skin” disease. This disease occurs due to genetics, excess androgen hormones and increased sensitivity of the sebaceous glands to them. If you wash your face five times a day, your breakouts won’t go away. Moreover, this can disrupt the natural protective barrier of the skin. You will trigger the inflammatory process, and the acne will become even larger. Specialists of the American Association of Dermatologists advise Cleanse your skin in the morning, before bed, and after you’ve sweated (for example, after a workout). A according to According to some dermatologists, washing your face once a day is enough. It’s better to choose soft and non-comedogenic products without drying alcohol. Ideally, foams are better remove sebum.
Ingredients that costs look for ingredients: benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. Just keep in mind that they can further dry and irritate your skin. To minimize harm, look for cosmetics fragrance-free.
Anti-acne cleansing foam ART&FACT
495 rubles
Foam for problem skin. According to the description, it gently cleanses, exfoliates and fights bacteria and evens out the tone. And all this without a feeling of tightness.
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Eucerin DermoPure Cleansing Gel
1051 ruble
A gentle cleansing gel with a super short composition. It was invented just for problematic and acne-prone skin. There are no fragrances in the composition, but there is beneficial salicylic acid.
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Bad advice No.3: don’t try to moisturize your skin
Moisturizing is necessary for any skin. Problematic is no exception. Moisturizing cream won’t do the skin is oilier and will not increase inflammation. On the contrary: if it is too dry, the body will try to compensate for this and produce even more sebum. It can accumulate, clog pores and lead to new inflammation. The result will be a vicious circle.
For skin with acne, it is better to choose products marked:
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“no oils”
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“non-comedogenic”
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“doesn’t clog pores.”
Duo cream-gel Seracin Librederm
A lightweight moisturizer with niacinamide, salicylic acid and an antibacterial complex. Evens out tone, eliminates oily shine and reduces sebum production. Doesn’t clog pores. Bonus – the gel can be used as a base for makeup.
Cosrx AC Collection LightWeight Soothing Moisturizer
1596 rubles
Hypoallergenic product without oils and alcohol. At the same time, it moisturizes the skin, gently exfoliates, soothes and fights acne. It is also not tested on animals.
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Cream-gel MILLFORD Ac Oil-free Hydrating Jelly
943 rubles
Another oil-free moisturizer. Included in the line of care for problem skin. Intensely moisturizes, soothes, evens out tone. One of the advantages is that it is quickly absorbed and does not leave stickiness.
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Bad advice No.4: scrub your face with a lot of scrub
Mechanical exfoliation (for example, with rough apricot kernel scrubs) doesn’t fit acne skin. Scrubbing annoys skin, and this is another way to a broken barrier. The result is still the same – more inflammation will appear. American dermatologist Andrea Suarez in general believesthat exfoliation is overrated by marketers. You can do without it, especially for people with acne. But if you absolutely cannot, choose chemical acid peels – they are less aggressive. BHA acids are especially good for oily skin.
Peeling for problem skin ICON SKIN 18%
746 rubles
This peeling contains several acids: mandelic, salicylic, lactic, azelaic. The description promises that the peeling will safely exfoliate the skin, even out the tone of the face and even normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands. And it can also be used all year round (only during the day they advise not to forget about a good SPF).
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Bad advice No.5: Squeeze pimples
When a pimple appears on the skin, you immediately want to squeeze it out. But this bad idea: the more you touch your face with dirty hands during the day, the more acne you provoke. In addition, the skin will take longer to heal. When it is mechanically injured, stains may remain. This is called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. It appears because, in response to inflammation, the skin produces more dark pigment – melanin.
If you really can’t stand it, try spot patches. They may not cure inflammation, but they will definitely keep you from the temptation to pick at something. Such advice gave in his video, American dermatologist Sam Ellis.
Bad advice No.6: Blame yourself and your habits for acne
Acne is not your fault. It doesn’t appear because you didn’t give birth by a certain age or because you ate a cheese sandwich. But constant self-flagellation will not lead to anything good. Eat research that stress triggers acne even more.
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