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Pimples do not always disappear without a trace. “Inheritance” from them may remain traces of post-acne in the form of spots and scars. They will also need to be dealt with. Let’s do it together.
What is post-acne and what are its types
To begin with, let’s figure out what post-acne looks like, what types of spots are and what are the reasons for their appearance.
Red, brown spots are the result of damage to blood vessels at the site of deep inflammatory elements, as well as roughly squeezed out acne.
Brown spots are pigmented, they are also called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Scars – look like depressions, depressions of different calibers. In fact, they are a replacement tissue formed during the healing process of skin damaged by inflammation. Difficult to correct.
Of course, not in all cases, acne leaves “souvenirs”. There are a number of specific prerequisites for the formation of post-acne.
Before you continue reading, check if you know how to care for problem skin.
So, what can cause post-acne formation?
Prolonged acne, which negatively affects the regenerative capabilities of the skin, undermining them.
Deep inflammatory elements. They characterize moderate and severe acne, which often end in scarring of the skin.
Pimple squeezing. The use of brute force injures the vessels (here’s the spotting for you), and also deepens the inflammation, which forces the skin to save the situation by forming scar tissue.
Age. Adult non-teenage acne, appearing after the age of 21, leaves more noticeable traces.
How to get rid of post-acne at a beautician
Can a beautician remove post-acne? The answer to this question interests everyone who is faced with the consequences of acne. The good news is that in most cases it will be positive. However, much depends on the type of post-acne and the severity of the defect.
Microcrystalline dermabrasion
Acid peeling
The skin resurfacing treatment is based on the ability of acids to damage the epidermis, thereby causing the exfoliation of old cells and the formation of new ones. Effective for the correction of all types of post-acne. To smooth out scars, a median peel is used, affecting fairly deep layers of the skin. As a result, the scars become less noticeable. But it is impossible to completely get rid of irregularities, as if they did not exist at all.
Fractional laser peeling
Carboxytherapy
Saturation of the skin with carbon dioxide boosts blood circulation and starts the regeneration process. According to studies, the combination of carboxytherapy and fractional laser gives impressive results when exposed to post-acne scars.
Micronidling
Cryotherapy
A course of cold massage, namely liquid nitrogen, enhances local blood circulation and quickly copes with stagnant spots.
Phototherapy
How to deal with post-acne spots on the face at home: the best remedies for post-acne spots
Let’s make a reservation right away that even the best post-acne remedies for self-use are aimed exclusively at combating spots.
Basically, these are acid formulas:
AHA-acids (fruit) exfoliate the top layer of the epidermis, its texture becomes more even, and dark spots are less pronounced.
BHA-acids (salicylic) combine exfoliating effect with pore cleansing.
Post-acne – marks left after acne.
“For pigmentation spots, it is advisable to use brightening creams and serums, which can affect the synthesis and / or distribution of melanin. Such products contain azelaic acid, arbutin, ascorbic acid, glabridin, kojic acid, and others,” says Alexander Prokofiev, La Roche-Posay expert.
Exfoliators with acids
Serum against imperfections and signs of aging Blemish & Age Defense, SkinCeuticals
Serum with a set of various acids in the composition reduces the fat content of the skin, smoothes it, helps prevent new imperfections and reduce existing ones, as well as reduce post-acne spots.
Correcting cream-gel Effaclar Duo (+), La Roche-Posay
Thanks to the combination of salicylic and LHA acids, it promotes cellular renewal, while Prokerade ensures that residual acne marks in the form of red and dark spots do not appear on the skin. Formulated with Acqua Posae Filiformis, the brand’s signature ingredient, to help rebalance the skin.
Cleansing tonic against blackheads and oily sheen “Clean Skin”, Garnier
Contains salicylic acid and zinc, known for its ability to regulate sebum production. What you need to care for young problem skin.
Peeling serum “Revitalift Laser x3”, L’Oréal Paris
Due to the content of 10% glycolic acid, it renews the skin, evens out its tone and relief, including the reduction of post-acne traces. Requires regular use.
Peeling serum night action in ampoules LiftActiv Specialist Glyco-C, Vichy
An ampoule course with glycolic and citric acids, as well as vitamin C, also helps to reduce tone irregularities.
Anti-pigmentation products
Corrective cream for skin with hyperpigmentation Advanced Pigment Corrector, SkinCeuticals
The acids exfoliate the skin and prevent the recurrence of hyperpigmentation. With prolonged use, the cream can block excessive melanin synthesis, helps to lighten post-acne. The product can be applied locally, directly on the pigmented area.
Serum for even skin tone Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution, Kiehl’s
Vitamin C, extracts of birch and peony work together to even out skin tone, fight against pigmentation of any nature.
Is it possible to quickly remove post-acne spots
How to deal with post-acne with the help of cosmetology, sort of figured out. And at home? Alas, there is no magic eraser that can erase imperfections. Acne spots, especially with proper skin care (see above), will disappear on their own over time, you need to be patient and use appropriate cosmetics. To brighten up the waiting period, you can use camouflage.
Post-acne can be camouflaged with the help of special makeup products.
According to Healthy-Food, the best products for the visual correction of post-acne and, in general, almost any skin defects, are presented in the Dermablend, Vichy collection. The most illustrative example High coverage corrective foundation for acne-prone skin, Demablend, SPF 25, Vichy. Perfectly hides any defects (spots, irregularities) due to the plastic, pigmented texture. Learn how to apply this foundation correctly here.
Post-acne prevention
Acne is often the result of our own mistakes.
Self-treatment. There is no need to wait for acne to go away on its own or fight it with home-grown methods. The sooner you contact a dermatologist, the sooner you solve the problem without consequences.
Pimple squeezing. This is a taboo, you can’t squeeze acne, even if you really want to. Dissolving your hands, especially in the presence of deep rashes, you are at great risk of getting a stain, or even a scar, even if you manage to squeeze out the contents of the comedone. Technically, only a beautician can do this. At home, it is advisable to use a local remedy against pimples.
Neglect of sun protection. Pigmented traces of acne are associated with excessive synthesis of melanin, you should not provoke it. Choose a sunscreen with a high SPF for oily problematic skin. Details in this article.
Wrong nutrition. According to the modern concept of healthy eating, trans fats (in particular, processed seed and stone oils that are used for frying), as well as high-carbohydrate and sugary foods that increase blood insulin levels and trigger a cascade of reactions in the body leading to inflammation, are considered “wrong”.
If you want to improve the situation and not provoke the formation of deep rashes, review the diet. There are studies (though not yet large-scale) confirming the relationship between acne and the consumption of foods with a high glycemic index, while in private medical practice there are many cases of improvement in skin condition with a diet that excludes foods from the above categories.