No one is free to suffer. And although it is a very common skin condition in adolescents, the truth is that this is not the only stage of life in which those annoying and painful pimples can appear.
It should not be forgotten either that, although what most attracts attention is its presence on the face, it can appear on other parts of the body such as the back, chest or shoulders.
The symptoms, we all have them in our heads since either we have suffered from them or someone close to us has. Pimples, painful nodules, pustules… Epidermal follicular hyperproliferation, excess sebum production or bacteriaare some of the causes that the specialists of the .
In addition, there are a number of factors that can trigger or worsen acne:
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Hormonal changes.
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Feeding.
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Certain drugs.
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Stress.
The most effective active ingredients for acne-free skin
Once it appears, eliminating or preventing acne can be difficult. So, to achieve skin free of these imperfections, it is essential to include effective ingredients in the facial routine.
Which is it? The doctor Juan Jimenez Cauhea dermatologist at , points out the active ingredients that cannot be missing in the facial routine for acne-prone skin.
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Sebum-regulating products for oily skin. As we have seen, one of the causes of acne breakouts is an excessive amount of sebum. This substance is and tends to agglomerate in dilated pores, which become clogged, favoring the appearance of outbreaks of pimples and bacteria that are harmful to skin health.
According to Dr. Jiménez, seboregulators “are capable of controlling and reducing sebum production.” Although there are several active ingredients, the most common and well-known are salicylic and azelaic acids, la and retinol.
The most sensitive skin should incorporate this last ingredient into their routine slowly and prudently.
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Matifying agents to stop shine. Oily skin is characterized by excessive shine, also caused by the large amounts of sebum it produces. However, shine does not only arise in this type of skin.
The dermatologist assures that “this characteristic can also appear in dehydrated skin.” To stop them and obtain a more mattified skin, mattifying active ingredients such as bentonite and kaolin are great allies.
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Fresh look with the . When a new outbreak of acne appears, inflammation also appears around the pimples that worsens the appearance of the face.
The dermatology expert declares that “to reduce swelling in the area, some of the most effective active ingredients are salicylic acid, niacinamide and gluconate, which in addition to eliminating edema also act against other blemishes such as comedones and pimples”.
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Antibacterial to protect the skin. This skin disease arises from the action of a bacterium named Cutibacterium acnes which, in addition to favoring the appearance of pimples, can negatively influence the cells responsible for the production of sebum.
To keep the face free of these bacteria, the facial routine must include antibacterial active ingredients, since these ingredients are in charge of “regulating the activity of the bacteria that cause acne,” says Dr. Jiménez.
Some of the most effective are clindamycin and bakuchiol and clindamycin and benzolium peroxide.”
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Facial renewal and keratolytics. Pores are one of the most important factors to take into account for those who seek to maintain healthy skin. “Dirt enters these holes and clogs them, making it easier for comedones, blackheads and other skin blemishes to appear,” says the doctor.
For this reason they should not be missing from the routine of skincare Keratolytic active ingredients such as mandelic, glycolic and salicylic acids.
Expert advice for caring for acne-prone skin
But before launching into the search for any of these acids, Dr. Juan Jiménez recommends knowing the type of skin that each person has before adding new products to the facial care routine so as not to make mistakes that could affect skin health.
And it is that as the dermatology expert points out, “currently, the market offers very effective active ingredients, but not all of them act in the same way on all people. There are big differences between acids: glycolic can cause irritation on sensitive faces due to its great penetration into the skin. This does not happen with the lactic, which is a better choice for these skins.
Another aspect that the doctor emphasizes is that for the active ingredients to take effect, it is essential to “maintain a facial routine according to the needs of the skin for a long period of time, with patience, because it may take some time for the face to improve. In this way, the skin will be able to take advantage of all the benefits of these new active ingredients”.
It is possible that, on some occasions, the skin requires an extra contribution if its condition is aggravated by scars and other marks caused by acne breakouts. In these cases, the solution could be a medical-aesthetic treatment that can thoroughly renew the skin.