Antibacterial cleansing
To stop the spread of bacteria, it is necessary to get used to performing an important ritual of cleansing the skin every morning and evening. A common cause of pimples is improper functioning of the sebaceous glands, due to which an oily shine appears on the face and pores expand. To reduce oiliness, it is necessary to use antibacterial products formulated for problem skin on a daily basis.
Start cleansing with a gel wash. The product will penetrate deeply into the pores, remove the dirt accumulated during the day. Every time after contact with water, wipe your face with a tonic, which will not only have an astringent effect, but also tone the skin, soothe and soften it. Make sure that the care products do not contain alcohol, which dries out the skin of the face, depriving it of moisture, as a result of which it loses its protective layer, and the risk of bacteria penetration increases. A gentle scrub will help to restore the skin to a fresh, radiant look, get rid of dead cells and blackheads. Choose a peel without coarse particles that can injure your skin during exfoliation. Do not neglect medicinal masks, which also have an antibacterial effect. Clay products and mud masks absorb excess sebum and help stop inflammation on the face.
Point treatment
After thorough cleansing, the skin is prepared for the application of treatment cosmetics for problem skin. A cream for daily use should contain anti-inflammatory elements that heal acne, inhibit the spread of bacteria, moisturize and matte the skin. Good products have a sebum-regulating component (for example, zinc and sulfur compounds), natural lipids and antioxidants. We recommend creams with AHA acids, vitamins A and E, natural antiseptics – calendula, tea tree or chamomile.
Special lotions for problem skin are made by beauticians or pharmacists with a prescription, but you can use them at home. These drugs are anti-inflammatory and are commonly referred to as “talkers”. They contain salicylic acid, zinc oxide, chloramphenicol, depending on the type of skin and the problem. The formation of comedones is also prevented by the “talkers” with the sulfur content. The most famous is “Vidal’s milk” – a product containing 5% of precipitated sulfur. Lotions based on sulfur and salicylic acid for acne are used one to three times a day. But remember, treatment with “talkers” lasts no more than two months and should be started only under the supervision of a specialist.
If you want to have an antibacterial effect locally, use a cotton swab to apply 1–2% salicylic or chloramphenicol alcohol directly to the pimple. Do not wipe your face completely with it – dryness and irritation are possible. Also, do not use multiple exfoliators at the same time.
Traditional acne remedies are sometimes inferior in effectiveness to modern ready-made products for problem skin. Among the new drugs for the topical treatment of acne is a non-hormonal agent, benzoyl peroxide. It inhibits bacterial growth, exfoliates and prevents comedones. The most comfortable and effective composition of benzoyl peroxide is found in the antibacterial »By the French company Galderma, to which softening and moisturizing ingredients have been added. After a week of using this product, the number of bacteria is reduced by 94%. In addition, the release form so convenient that you can keep it in your purse and use it during the day when needed.
A global approach
When you treat acne yourself, there is a risk of causing more damage to your skin. Since inflammation can be caused not only by skin pollution, but by hormones, stress or problems inside the body, only a doctor will tell you the best method of individual treatment. If acne develops on the skin, you need to check your overall health. The doctor examines the immune system, corrects the hormonal sphere, prescribes the necessary means to fight bacteria and an anti-acne diet. After the situation begins to improve, it is necessary to include local cosmetic procedures. The beautician will tidy up the face – cleanse the skin of the face, remove comedones, scars.