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Why do pimples appear?
The main cause of imperfections is the hyperactivity of the sebaceous glands. Against the background of a violation of their work, excess sebum mixes with sweat, horny cells of the epidermis, external pollution and forms a sebaceous plug. Such a cork is an ideal airless environment for the reproduction of propionobacteria acne – the culprits of the appearance of inflammatory foci on the skin.
Factors contributing to the appearance of acne on the face:
- Skin type is often genetic in nature. In the event that at least one of the parents has oily skin prone to imperfections, the likelihood increases that the oily problem type will also be transmitted to the child.
- Another common cause of rashes is hyperandrogenism. The sebaceous gland cells have receptors for androgen sex hormones, and their excess can provoke acne. Therefore, acne most often appears during puberty, when the level of sex hormones rises.
- Violation of the skin microbiome can also provoke the appearance of imperfections. Propionobacteria acne actively multiply in the sebaceous hair follicle, and Staphylococcus aureus is active on the surface of the skin. These bacteria increase inflammation.
- Independent attempts to squeeze a pimple violate the integrity of the epidermis, increasing the risk of the formation of a stagnant spot at the site of mechanical action on the skin and infection, which can provoke new rashes.
- Insufficient or incorrectly selected care for oily problem skin can cause aggravation of its appearance, the formation of acne and, as a result, spots after them. Corrective care should be aimed at intensive cleansing, moisturizing, matting, restoring the balance of the epidermal microbiome.
Types of spots after acne on the face
At the same time, traces after acne of several shades can coexist on the skin at once.
Experts distinguish the following types of spots after acne:
- Post-inflammatory erythema is the first type, which manifests itself in the form of red or bluish stagnant spots that appear due to vascular changes after independent attempts to squeeze out the contents of a pimple.
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation – pigmentation after rashes, which occurs due to excessive accumulation of melanin during intense exposure to ultraviolet radiation on this area of uXNUMXbuXNUMXbthe skin.
How to take care of acne scars at home?
We will tell you how to care for your skin after acne. Suitable cosmetic products with active formulas, created taking into account the needs of oily problem skin. The La Roche-Posay Laboratories have developed the Effaclar range of skincare products for imperfection-prone skin.
Choose corrective care based on ingredients that help accelerate skin recovery and ingredients that are effective against pigmentation. These include: vitamin C, azelaic and kojic acid, arbutin, retinol. AHA and BHA acids are also used in products for problem skin. They moisturize, exfoliate the top layer of the skin, contribute to its accelerated recovery and renewal, even out tone and relief.
How to get rid of spots after acne at the beautician?
Corrective home care in combination with aesthetic procedures will help to achieve high efficiency in the fight against acne spots. Consult a dermatologist or cosmetologist for an individual selection of treatments that suit the type and needs of your skin.
What cosmetic procedures are suitable for fighting acne spots:
- Peelings based on retinol or acids (salicylic, lactic, trichloroacetic, glycolic, etc.) affect the deep layers of the skin, promoting accelerated cell renewal, a noticeable smoothing of the microrelief and skin tone.
- Laser resurfacing (erbium laser or carbon dioxide laser) is also suitable for the correction of stagnant spots: it evens out the complexion and visibly smoothes the skin, reduces redness, and reduces the visibility of veins and capillaries.
- Microdermabrasion is the removal of the surface layer of the epidermis using mechanical action of abrasives.
Review of La Roche-Posay cosmetics for skin with acne marks
- Correcting cream-gel against imperfections and post-acne Effaclar DUO (+) contains a complex of acids (salicylic acid + LHA-acid), effectively exfoliates dead skin cells of the epidermis, promotes skin renewal. The product intensively moisturizes, corrects post-acne spots.
- Effaclar ultra concentrated serum for skin with imperfections contains a complex of three acids (BHA-acid + LHA-acid + glycolic acid) for intensive skin renewal, smoothing the skin microrelief, cleansing and narrowing pores.
- Effaclar micro-exfoliating cleansing gel with salicylic and lipo-hydroxy acid (LHA) is designed specifically for problematic skin. The tool deeply cleanses the pores of impurities, reduces imperfections and acne marks.
- Use Effaclar AI Topical Correction with Niacinamide and Lipo-Hydroxy Acid (LHA) to prevent acne marks. The tool helps to even out the surface of the skin, corrects existing imperfections, helping to accelerate their disappearance and preventing the appearance of post-acne.
Instantly moisturizes and mattifies the skin, reducing imperfections and the resulting redness. After 8 days of regular use, the number of imperfections is visibly reduced.
Effaclar Duo(+) — Where can one buy:
At the moment, La Roche-Posay products are not available for purchase in the official online store. You can purchase our products in other channels you know – in pharmacies, other authorized partners and online marketplaces
Minimizes the appearance of imperfections and visibly tightens pores, preventing the reappearance of marks on the skin
Effaclar Serum — Where can one buy:
At the moment, La Roche-Posay products are not available for purchase in the official online store. You can purchase our products in other channels you know – in pharmacies, other authorized partners and online marketplaces
Reduces pronounced imperfections and post-acne. Intensively cleanses the skin.
Effaclar Micro Exfoliating Cleansing Gel — Where can one buy:
At the moment, La Roche-Posay products are not available for purchase in the official online store. You can purchase our products in other channels you know – in pharmacies, other authorized partners and online marketplaces
Effectively affects imperfections, prevents the appearance of post-acne.
Effaclar A. i. — Where can one buy:
At the moment, La Roche-Posay products are not available for purchase in the official online store. You can purchase our products in other channels you know – in pharmacies, other authorized partners and online marketplaces
F.A.Q.
Is it worth using traditional methods to remove acne spots?
Visible positive results can only be achieved with highly effective care with hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic formulas. Folk remedies can provoke an allergic reaction and aggravate the condition of problem skin.
What to do to avoid spots after acne?
Follow the recommendations of experts in the care of oily problem skin. Cleanse daily and use a corrective treatment with mattifying and revitalizing action to prevent acne and pimple marks.
How to prevent dark spots after acne?
To prevent post-inflammatory pigmentation (brown spots from acne), include sunscreen in your beauty routine. Every day, even in the cold season, use sunscreens with a high degree of protection: in an urban environment, products with SPF 25/30 are suitable, for a beach holiday, choose products with an SPF of at least 50.