Which acne treatment should I buy online from an organic pharmacy?

Acne is characterized by the presence of blackheads and pimples. It can take many forms. In all cases, to combat acne, it's essential to use specific sebum-regulating skin care products. Although acne mainly affects teenagers, adults are not spared. Skin problems manifest themselves in different ways, and the causes are not the same according to age. The good news is that there are solutions!

Pimples, oily skin, redness, brown spots, blackheads... It's obviously possible to have beautiful, smooth skin without imperfections. Cleanse, purify and moisturize, and adopt a new targeted beauty routine with one objective in mind: purify! To overcome acne, you need to be gentle. It's also essential to adopt certain indispensable rules on a daily basis:

Cleanse the skin thoroughly with a mild product specifically formulated for acne-prone skin.
Use a treatment product every day.
Use products adapted to oily skin, especially non-comedogenic make-up.
Protect skin from the sun.

Cleanse, smooth, soothe, mattify... There are many recommendations for treating acne-prone skin, and it's not always easy to know which product to choose. To guide you in your quest for perfect skin, here is a selection of products to combat pimples and boils, blackheads and whiteheads...

What types of acne are there, and how can they be effectively treated?

Acne is a skin condition linked to inflammation of the pilosebaceous follicles. There are 3 types of acne:

Retentional acne results in the production of comedones, cysts, blackheads and whiteheads. This is generally how the condition begins. Excess sebum and closure of the pilar canal through which the sebum drains, creates sebum retention in the sebaceous gland, resulting in blackheads and whiteheads.
Inflammatory acne is characterized by large, red, painful pimples and cysts that can leave indented scars. Retention acne, with the development of the bacterium propionibacterium acnes, becomes inflammatory through microbial pullulation, causing red lesions.
Mixed acne combines the two forms of retentional and inflammatory acne, with comedones and red pimples. This form of juvenile acne is the most common among teenagers (affecting almost 60% of acne sufferers).

The right treatment for acne depends on the type of lesions the teenager or adult has, allergies, tolerance to medication, and whether or not he or she is pregnant.

It is advisable to use local treatments to target retention lesions (vitamin A derivatives or fruit acids) and those targeting inflammatory lesions (antibiotics or benzoyl peroxide).

When acne presents a risk of scarring, antibiotics are preferred to local treatments. Ask your doctor for advice before use.

Which acne treatment is right for your skin type?

Several steps are required:

Cleansing acne-prone skin

Mild acne is a problem of hygiene; if you exfoliate your skin sufficiently, it will regain its radiance. But the truth is far more complex. When it comes to caring for acne-prone skin, everything hinges on preserving the skin's balance and choosing the right powerful active ingredients.

That's why we recommend cleansing your skin morning and night, using a micellar solution or a purifying gel cleanser for oily, acne-prone skin:

Avene Cleanance Cleansing Gel gently cleanses the skin every day. While preserving its pH and integrity, this officinal product has a soothing virtue.
Bioderma Sebium Purifying Cleansing Gel with H2O Micellar Solution, a cleanser designed for combination or oily skin with acneic tendencies, helps the skin regulate the quality and quantity of its fatty acids, restoring sebum levels close to those of healthy skin and effectively preventing the appearance of pimples and blackheads.
Cerave Foaming Gel for acne-prone skin gently removes dirt, excess sebum and make-up without disturbing the skin's natural protective barrier.

Skin hydration against acne

Contrary to popular belief, oily or acne-prone skin also needs daily moisturizing. Using a suitable non-comedogenic moisturizer helps to regulate sebum production, limit the appearance of pimples and blackheads, and strengthen the skin barrier. In fact, well-moisturized skin is less prone to inflammation and repairs itself more easily in the face of external aggression.

Acne treatments, whether medicinal or cosmetic, can cause the skin to dry out considerably. That's why specific solutions like Ducray's Keracnyl Repair are recommended for deeply moisturizing acne-prone skin dried out by these protocols. It soothes, intensely nourishes and restores skin comfort, while respecting its sensitivity.

Aggressive cleansers, stripping soaps or conventional cleansing milks can also irritate acne-prone skin. For gentle hygiene, Physiogel Dermo-Nettoyant fluide extra-doux is an ideal option: formulated without soap, it cleanses while respecting the fragile balance of sensitive, reactive skin or skin weakened by dermatological treatments.

Finally, for high sun protection for combination to oily skin, ACM Sebionex Matifying Sunscreen Gel SPF50 is a complete solution. It combines optimum UVA/UVB protection with a long-lasting mattifying effect, while preserving skin hydration without clogging pores or leaving an oily or white film. Ideal as a complement to anti-acne skin care products, this non-comedogenic, photostable gel ensures a fresh, protected, shine-free complexion all day long.

Skin treatment for acne

Treat locally to eradicate pimples, reduce inflammation and avoid unsightly marks and scars.

Cytolac Specific Care Cream is a hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic skin care product formulated to purify, soothe and moisturize blemished skin. Cytolac helps reduce lesions such as microcysts, comedones, papules and pustules.
Keracnyl Ducray Control is a cream for oily, acne-prone skin that helps pimples and blackheads disappear.
Effaclar Duo+ Crème La Roche-Posay 40ml is an anti-imperfection, corrective, descaling, anti-blemish and anti-UV treatment for oily skin with imperfections. An anti-blemish and anti-UV cream specifically formulated to treat and protect oily, acne-prone skin.

What's the best beauty routine for treating acne on a daily basis?

To limit the appearance of acne pimples, it's essential to be rigorous in your daily skin care routine and adapt your beauty routine accordingly:

Morning anti-acne routine:

Cleanse your face with Caudalie Vinopure cleanser. This gentle cleansing gel is specially formulated to cleanse without aggressing, while tightening pores.
Soothe your skin and prepare it for treatment with clary sage hydrosol, which regulates sebum production.
Apply Caudalie's Vinopure serum. It purifies and smoothes skin texture naturally and progressively.
Moisturize your skin with Sanoflore Aqua Magnifica moisturizing cream, which purifies, moisturizes and tightens pores.
To conceal small red blemishes, apply Weleda corrective care with willow. It camouflages imperfections while having an antibacterial action that makes pimples disappear more quickly.

Evening anti-acne routine:

Always remove make-up with the make-up remover of your choice: oil, milk, micellar water...
Cleanse your skin with Caudalie cleansing gel
Remove the last traces of make-up and limescale with sage floral water
Apply Sanoflore Botanical Night Essence to deeply rebalance and purify the skin.
Moisturize your skin with Aqua Magnifica night cream, which completes the balancing action of the essence.

Anti-acne routine once a week:

Use a gentle homemade sugar/honey/vegetable oil scrub. It removes dead skin cells and facilitates cell renewal.
After exfoliation, pamper yourself with Caudalie's purifying mask to moisturize, purify and deeply rebalance the epidermis.

What dermocosmetic products can I find on the Soin-et-Nature website?

Soin-et-Nature offers a wide range of dermocosmetic products, specially formulated to meet the specific needs of every skin type and dermatological condition. Here are the categories available:

For ultra-gentle care that respects sensitive skin, the Avène Tolérance Extrême range offers products adapted for maximum tolerance.
To treat imperfections and regulate excess sebum, specific care products target acne for clearer skin.
To promote skin repair, products dedicated to scars accelerate regeneration and diminish marks.
To balance and purify oily skin, adapted solutions reduce shine and prevent imperfections.
To nourish and protect dry skin, lipid-rich moisturizers restore the cutaneous barrier.
To soothe atopic skin, specialized products offer intense hydration and long-lasting relief.
For normal skin, daily care products provide hydration and comfort while preserving the skin's natural balance.
To care for combination skin, balancing solutions moisturize while regulating excess sebum in the areas concerned.
To soothe and protect fragile or irritated skin, dermatological skin care products provide immediate comfort.
To relieve atopic dermatitis, specific products reduce irritation and restore skin balance.
To treat and soothe eczema, targeted dermatological care products moisturize and calm itching.
To reduce the symptoms of psoriasis, specific solutions soften, moisturize and repair the skin.
For lovers of personalized skin care, natural DIY cosmetic preparations enable you to create products tailored to your needs.
To deal with the problems of young skin, the Effaclar range offers effective solutions against imperfections.
To take advantage ofBioderma's expertise, innovative products take care of all skin types, even the most sensitive.

These dermocosmetic products available on Soin-et-Nature are designed to meet your specific dermatological needs while respecting your skin's natural balance.