05/10/2022
ACNE
Why do we get acne and what can we do to get rid of it?
Read on to find out!
When we entered adulthood, we thought that we’d leave acne behind, but for some of us, acne has tagged along into adult life.
what causes adult acne?
• Hormonal fluctuations – period, pregnancy, menopause and the pill
• An increase of androgens like testosterone
• Overproduction of sebum can cause oily skin, clogged pores and acne
• Stress and lifestyle factors can worsen acne
What is the difference between adult and teenage acne?
• Adult acne is often caused by the body’s inability to get rid of excess hormones. It tends to be harder to treat and more prone to cystic acne.
It often pops up in the chin and neck area.
• Teen acne is often caused by a surge in hormones during puberty, that create an overproduction of oil. Teens often have predominantly blackheads and whiteheads.
What are the different kinds of acne?
• Whitehead – Whiteheads are created when a clump of keratin and sebum gets stuck in a pore and creates a little bump under the skin.
• Blackhead – Blackheads are those little black dots that can often be seen on or around the nose. They are the same as whiteheads, except that the pore is open, so the content is exposed to air, oxidises and becomes black.
• Inflamed blemishes – created when clogged pores get inflamed and start inflaming the area around it. They present either as painful red bumps under the skin, or large with visible pus.
What can we do?
First of all, make sure that you are using the right skin care for your skin. Every skin type is different, and even dry skin types can experience excess oil and breakouts.
• Do not over-cleanse as this may cause the skin to produce even more oil.
• Occasionally exfoliate your skin - this can help prevent clogged pores
• Look for ingredients that have soothing properties – like Cica.
MY RECOMMENDATION
*Recommended Products*
1. *Pure Skin Soothing Face Scrub:* Targets existing and prevent future blemish, unclog pores and exfoliate skin to remove dead skin cells...
2. *Pure Skin Clarifying Toning Solution:* Unclogs and Minimizes Pores, Reduce the redness of blemish Mark's
*3.Pure Skin Soothing Face Scrub -
Targets existing and prevents future blemishes; exfoliate skin and remove dead skin cells.( Daily after the blemish control before makeup application)
4. *Pure Skin SOS Blemish Gel -*
Reduces Spot Sizes and Redness within 8 hours, prevent spot from worsening.
*5.Pure Skin 5min Oil Control Clay Mask -*
fights oiliness and shine, prevents new blemishes from forming with a soothing complex that helps calm skin.
6 *Pure Skin Mattifying &Cooling Face Lotion* : Provides a cooling Sensation on the Skin. Instantly Mattifies and reduces Shine.
I would advice spf 50 sunscreen.
Or a foundation with Sunscreen
Also knowing your skin type is very important ...
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