Although benign, acne is a inflammatory disease of the skin which affects the daily lives of millions of people.
Indeed, 90% of Adolescents and 20% to 30% of people between 20 and 40 years old suffer from this skin problem. This represents 6 million people in France.
Having acne-prone skin is synonymous with suffering, both psychological and physical, for those affected.
Thus, it is necessary to consult a dermatologist. He will be able to diagnose your type of acne and prescribe the appropriate treatment.
However, there are also tips to apply in everyday life to try to calm your acne or not make it worse.
How do you know if you have acne-prone skin?
Acne is caused by inflammation of the pilosebaceous follicle. The skin then produces too much sebum. The latter is responsible for protecting and hydrating the skin. An overabundance of sebum triggers the appearance of spots.
Acne skin is characterized by pimples, blackheads, cysts, papules, etc. They can be more or less painful. They are mainly located on the face (T zone, around the mouth…), neck, chest and le dos.
Acne-prone skin is mainly characterized byhyperseborrhea. This skin phenomenon gives an oily and shiny appearance to the skin, particularly on the T zone (forehead, sides of the nose, chin). In addition, pores frequently appear enlarged on the nose and sides of the nose.
Oily skin is the first sign of acne-prone skin. Inflammation of the skin is the second stage. Acne pimples then appear over time.
Acne mainly develops in outbreaks. It can last several years before healing.
The causes and predispositions of acne are numerous:
- Genetic predisposition
- Hormonal factors
- Stress
- Food
- Cosmetics
- Excessive perspiration
- Digestive problems
- Irritation and friction
There are different types of acne (rosacea, cystic, hormonal, etc.). Symptoms may be mild, moderate or severe.
This skin problem can leave more or less visible and marked scars on the skin.
People who suffer from it often lose their self-esteem and self-confidence. They feel a deep discomfort linked to their skin.
The psychological impact is often strong. It can also lead to psychological disorders such as depression. Some people sometimes no longer even dare to leave their homes out of shame and fear of how others will look at them.
What product should you use to treat your acne naturally?
To treat naturally its imperfections Akno Natura Foaming Regulatory Complex will suit you. It is preferably used in the evening, after removing make-up. It helps cleanse the skin and cleanse it, making pimples disappear.
It is a 100% natural treatment, formulated with Carapa procera oil. Its bactericidal nature makes it possible to effectively eliminate imperfections thanks to its antibacterial action. It leaves the skin clear and clean and prevents the appearance of new spots.
In addition, Carapa procera oil, present in this foaming treatment, stimulates cell renewal and has healing properties. It is therefore also recommended to help disappear scars caused by acne. See testimonials about this treatment.
What care and routine for acne-prone skin? How to moisturize oily skin?
Having oily skin doesn't mean it doesn't need hydration. On the contrary, it is essential to hydrate your skin well when you suffer from acne.
However, it is necessary to choose your moisturizer carefully.
There are also many alternatives: natural solutions, grandma's remedies, dermatological creams, etc.
However, it is recommended to use products without perfume, since the perfume is likely to promote acne breakouts.
Furthermore, it must be non-greasy. The goal is only to hydrate the skin. Oily skin does not need nourishment.
La Cerave moisturizing cream for normal to dry skin is a good example. Indeed, it is non-comedogenic, formulated without perfume and does not leave an oily texture on the skin. It is therefore ideal for acne-prone skin.
The +: it also exists with SPF25.
In the evening, it is important to moisturize your skin before going to sleep. In fact, the skin regenerates more quickly during sleep.
THEjojoba oil will probably satisfy you since it is perfectly suited to oily and acne-prone skin. Above all, don't be afraid of its oily texture! On the contrary, it helps regulate the pH of the skin and thus the secretion of sebum.
It is also non-comedogenic and penetrates quickly into the epidermis which allows it to act deeply. In addition to regulating sebum and rebalancing the skin, it also hydrates, softens and regenerates it.
How to clean your skin when you have acne spots? Which makeup remover and cleanser to use?
For cleaning and removing make-up from the skin, it is recommended to use soft products, which do not attack the skin barrier.
La Cerave Foaming Moisturizing Cleansing Cream is ideal. It helps cleanse and remove makeup from the skin while moisturizing it.
In addition, it is formulated without perfume, is non-comedogenic and has a neutral pH.
THESkintifique micellar water is suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin.
Thanks to its 91% natural formula, it gently cleanses and removes makeup, while eliminating impurities.
It is also formulated without endocrine disruptors, parabens, perfumes, silicones and mineral oils.
Which sunscreen for oily and acne-prone skin?
Whether you have acne-prone skin or not, applying sunscreen daily remains a essential gesture. To avoid sunburn of course. But also to prevent premature aging of the epidermis or skin cancer.
However, not all sunscreens are compatible with acne-prone skin.
Indeed, many sun creams are comedogenic due to the filters and other components (silicones, polymers, etc.) that they contain to protect from the sun. They then clog the skin and pores. However, blocked pores go hand in hand with the appearance of new spots.
Furthermore, the sun thickens the skin (hyperkeratosis) which causes excess sebum and therefore acne breakouts.
It is also important to properly protect acne-prone skin, which is more sensitive to hyper-pigmentation and so that acne scars do not leave irreparable marks.
To choose the right sunscreen, it is better to opt for a cream without perfume. It may also be interesting to check the ingredients with the INCI list in order to avoid harmful or irritating components such as oxybenezone.
2 sunscreens compatible with acne-prone skin
La cream Cicavit+ SPF50+ de SVR
It is a very high protection sunscreen, formulated without perfume. It soothes the skin, prevents spots and accelerates skin repair thanks to a healing action.
Cicavit+ is an anti-UVA, anti-UVB, anti-oxidant and finally anti-visible and infrared treatment.
SPF30 mineral sunscreen de REN
This mineral sunscreen helps mattify the face thanks to its non-greasy finish. It is formulated without silicone and without chemical UV filter. It helps fight against UVA, UVB, and blue light.
Furthermore, think carefully nettoyer your skin in the evening to rid it of sunscreen residue which could encourage the appearance of spots.
How to treat and remove acne scars?
Acne scars can appear in different forms:
- temporary
- Or definitive
The scars temporary are characterized by red, pigmented scars. While the scars final are atrophic, hypertrophic or keloid scars.
Nevertheless, there are solutions to help make them disappear.
Lagrasse is the perfect setting for temporary scars, the regeneration of the epidermis can be accelerated by the use of suitable products such as:
- la SVR Cicavit+ cream,
- the use ofvegetal oils (jojoba, vanilla, or even rosehip)
- or taking vitamins like vitamin E which has healing properties.
Lagrasse is the perfect setting for permanent scars, they directly mark and dig into the skin.
However, there are effective treatments to regenerate the upper layer of the epidermis and make them disappear, or at least make them less visible.
The techniques that work best are sessions of laser, microneedling and peelings. The Light therapy can also be considered.
However, it is often necessary to do several sessions and this has a certain cost.
Please note: remember to find out about the healthcare professional (doctor, dermatologist, institute) with whom you are going to have your treatment. Some are sometimes not qualified and could cause irreversible damage to your skin.
Furthermore, the Akno Natura Foaming Regulatory Complex also acts on scars. Thanks to his healing properties, it allows them to visibly fade. Its regenerating action also helps smooth the skin surface and fade spots.
Simply use the treatment every evening for a few weeks to see results.
Makeup for acne-prone skin: which foundation to choose?
When you suffer from acne it often feels like everyone notices it. We then do everything to camouflage our imperfections or our scars.
However, some makeup products can have the opposite effect than expected and make our acne worse.
Thus, it is necessary to choose suitable makeup products, i.e. non-comedogenic.
Furthermore, each person is different, some react well to certain products and others not at all.
It is therefore recommended to request samples of several foundations that would interest you. You will be able to test several and see which one suits you best.
Some concealers are also very effective at hiding imperfections, such as Shape Tape de Tarte.
In the evening, think about yourself remove make-up, this is a crucial step to prevent the appearance of new pimples.
Also think about clean your brushes regularly makeup. They retain many bacteria and are often responsible for new acne breakouts.
Some anti-acne tips to apply every day
There are simple things you can do or change in your everyday life that can drastically reduce your acne.
- Don't stick your phone to your cheek
Indeed, we spend the day touching our phone. This causes dirt and bacteria to accumulate on the screen and then sticks it to our cheek when we receive a call. This helps to block pores and encourages the appearance of pimples.
So, remember to take your cell phone away from your cheek when you make a phone call.
- Change your pillowcase regularly for acne-prone skin
- Change your pillowcase regularly for acne-prone skin
It is important to wash your pillowcase regularly when you have acne since all the bacteria live there. It is also possible to opt for silk pillowcases, which are supposed to improve the condition of the skin and calm inflammation.
- Disinfect pimples
Although it is not recommended to touch our pimples or pierce them, sometimes we indulge in temptation or sometimes they even pierce themselves.
In this case, it is very important to disinfect the button. This will allow it to heal better, disappear more quickly and above all so that it does not spread bacteria to the rest of our face. Which would create new buttons.
- To drink a lot of water
Drinking at least one bottle of water per day has beneficial effects on the skin. In fact, having good skin hydration helps eliminate toxins more effectively.
The skin would thus produce less sebum, which would encourage the disappearance of pimples and inflammation of the sebaceous glands.
Conclusion on acne-prone skin
Having acne-prone skin is a constraint in many ways.
But the most impactful remains the loss of self-esteem and the discomfort that people who suffer from it feel.
So, it is important to feel supported by those close to you. But also to be followed by a health professional to succeed in overcoming acne as effectively as possible.
Read also: causes and treatments for keratosis pilaris
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