Acne Skincare

The first thing you need to know for everyone: the only reason for acne is the increased production of hormones in the androgen group. The effect of eating on the appearance of acne is not 100% proven. Acne does not appear from foods rich in fats, from dirt, from decorative cosmetics. Stress does not affect the acne directly, it affects hormones.

Second: acne can't be cured. Acne can be controlled, you can reduce acne to such a minimum that they will appear a couple of times a year. But if you have a skin affected by acne, then it will be with you until something changes in your hormonal background.

If the propensity to acne is determined by hormones, then the immediate cause of the appearance of acne is the bacteria Propionibacterium acnes. These bacteria are naturally present in the pores, but the fact is that in the presence of oxygen they do not reproduce.
If the skin is oily, and while it is badly exfoliated, the pores are clogged with a mixture of sebum and dead cells, and oxygen stops falling into it. And here the bacteria begin to multiply actively and provoke inflammation.

So, in order to cope with acne, you need to solve three problems:
- Clogged Pores
- Bacteria
- Inflammation.

It may seem that solving each of these problems is a separate and complex process, but it is not. Many tools solve several of them at once, but it is important to understand why you use one or another ingredient. Of course, this text does not refer to serious stages of acne. If your problem goes beyond five or six spots, then I advise you to read this text and go with this knowledge to the doctor.

The problem of clogged pores is perfectly solved by retinol, salicylic and azelaic acid. In general, any acid exfoliates the skin and prevent clogging of the pores. But salicylic dissolves fat, therefore it is more effective.

With bacteria, benzoyl peroxide works best, it also helps to reduce the fat content of the skin.

Inflammation is removed by salicylic or azelaic acid and benzoyl peroxide.

Using a complex of products containing ingredients that will solve these problems is a direct way to curing acne. Sometimes there is enough of one thing.

There is absolutely no point in drying the skin and acne with aggressive means for washing. This will not help, probably, it will make the situation worse. Such remedies destroy the protective layer of the skin, provoking the reproduction of bacteria. Sometimes acne appears just from excessive cleansing and aggressive care. Try to switch to soft care, and perhaps the situation will improve.

Also, do not use strong alcohol on the oily and problematic skin, and on any skin. Alcohol dries and irritates it, thereby provoking an even greater release of fat, which leads to even more acne.

Night Care:
Night care is worth devoting to purifying the pores in order that in the morning antibacterial agents work better.
You can use creams for the night with retinol. They are also many different, they should be recommended by a dermatologist, not by a person on the Internet.
The second option is salicylic or azelaic acid. It is obligatory to use a moisturizing lotion after it. I advise you to start with acids, use them for several weeks (at first there may be deterioration, this is normal), and if the situation does not improve, add everything else.


Daycare:
Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory remedies plus hydration.
The use of benzoyl peroxide is another story. Yes, it is effective. It works. But the creams with it dry the skin and therefore the skin must be moisturized. BP is a big no for sensitive skin. In this case, an excellent alternative - salicylic or azelaic acid.

Contrary to popular belief, salicylic acid does not dry the skin. Yes, it is added to aggressive medications, but in itself, it is very soft.
Azelaic acid is found only in the form of creams.
Use BP or acid immediately after washing. After that, apply moisturizers.

Creams need to be applied to the whole face, not just the pimples.

Do not use scrubs in any way. Moisturize.

The result of treatment is not a matter of days or even weeks. This takes at least a month. Have enough patience.

Acne is unpleasant. But only a thoughtful conscious approach will help them cope.