Acne / Breakouts - Solutions and Advice
Do's
- 1. Proper daily skincare regimen with
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- Exfoliants and pore cleansers (glycolic acid, salicylic acid, retinol) to deep clean and slough off pore-clogging dead skin cells and debris.
- Antibacterials (triclosan) to sterilize, clear up and prevent future infection.
- Anti-inflammatories (licorice extract, allantoin) to diminish painful irritation and redness.
- Vitamin C and other antioxidants to prevent and treat unwanted residual pigment.
- 2. Professional Care
- Regular Enzyme facials by a qualified esthetician can help keep pores clean with careful extraction as well as AHA Rapid Exfoliator® treatments.
- 3. Environmental Protection From The Outside
- Daily use of full-spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen protection to prevent hyperpigmentation and to preserve skin elasticity.
- Sun exposure may temporarily mask the appearance of acne and large pores because the sun causes the skin to swell. The internal damage that occurs is much worse however, due to the collagen damage from UV rays. Once the collagen and elastic fibers in the dermis are damaged, the skin looses its elasticity and the pores look larger.
- 4. Murad Internal Skincare® Supplement Protection From The Inside Pure Skin® Skin Dietary Clarifying Supplements are clinically proven to reduce acne breakouts by 55% in six weeks from the inside with:
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- Vitamin A to minimize production of excess pore-clogging skin cells.
- B-complex vitamins to encourage tissue repair.
- Zinc to aid cell repair and reduce inflammation.
- Antioxidants such as grape seed extract, Vitamins A, C and E to neutralize aging free radical damage.
- 5. Conscientious Hygiene
- Frequent changing of pillow cases and towels, replacing makeup sponges and sterilizing makeup brushes helps prevent bacteria from flourishing.
Don'ts
- 1. Drying Products
- Alcohol-based astringents and harsh cleansers can actually worsen acne. Dehydrated, acne-prone skin 'compensates' by producing even more oil.
- 2. Picking
- No matter how tempting, squeezing blemishes can not only prolong the infection but cause permanent scarring.
- 3. Scrubbing Too Hard
- Treating acne-inflamed skin too roughly or with scalding hot water may help spread the infection.
- 4. Greasy Cosmetics
- Acne cosmetica is the term for acne caused by oily makeups that clog the pores of the skin. If using heavy makeup it is essential that this is cleansed from the skin completely to avoid making this condition worse.
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