Acne, pimples, acne scars, cystic acne… are manifestations that EVERYONE deals with at some point in their lifetime. California LASH, understands your pain… there is nothing more annoying than breakouts to ruin that special event or photoshoot. The great news is that there are methods and ways to help you get rid of acne and those scars! Dream come true…right?
Note that the intensity of acne varies from person to person. Acne can be frustrating, we know, and remember that it is always a good idea to seek professional help from a dermatologist. California LASH, believes that beauty starts with healthy skin and beautiful skin starts skin deep.
Having a skin care regime can help eliminate further breakouts and help you achieve clearer skin!
- Kick start your skincare routine with these blemish-bomb skin care regime tips!
Acne
A pimple starts when the pores in the skin become clogged with sebum, a type of oil which normally lubricates the skin and hair. Because many oil-producing glands are on the forehead, nose, and chin, this area — the T-zone — is where a person is most prone to pimples.
California LASH, recommends that you:
- Wash your face twice a day (no more) with warm water and a mild soap for acne skin.
- DON’T pop those pimples! Popping pimples can push infected material further into the skin which in turn, leads to more swelling and even scaring.
- Keep hair clean and out of your face to prevent additional dirt and oil from clogging your pores.
- Always clean your makeup off before you go to sleep.
Adding a cleansing brush to your skin care regime will help you exfoliate and deep clean inside your pores to get the grime out of your skin. It might seem a bit of a splurge but works better than hands alone and allow for skincare products to absorb better.
Cystic Acne
California LASH, understands the pain that comes with dealing against Cystic Acne…sometimes it can feel like you vs. the cystic situation. A cystic blemish can be especially maddening since it feels like all you can do is wait and conceal. While it’s true that a visit or two at the dermatologist will give you your solution to your cystic acne problems, there are some at-home skin care regimen that you can take to bring down the swelling and redness.
- Salicylic Acid
You want to gently exfoliate with a salicylic cleanser.
- Tackle the Swelling
Ice the area three times an hour in ten-minute intervals
(You want to do this after you wash your face since washing after icing would warm the skin right back up.)
- Kill the Bacteria
Prime your skin with a light moisturizer first, then spot-treat the cyst with a super thin layer Benzoyl peroxide.
- Reducing Redness
An over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream contains a low dose of steroids that can help shrink pimples and soothe redness.
California LASH, wants nothing more that for you to love the skin you are in. Finding a skin care regime that works for you is all trial and error, everyone’s skin is different and may react differently to products.
Do not fear a visit to the dermatologist – Dermatologists offer a range of treatments that help to prevent and acne scars. A dermatologist can help you find the treatment method that’s best for you and can also give you lots of useful tips for dealing with acne and caring for your skin type.