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.
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Although acne mainly affects teenagers, adults are not spared. Skin problems manifest themselves in different ways, and the causes vary 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 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...
Different types of acne
Acne is a skin condition caused by inflammation of the pilosebaceous follicles. There are 3 types of acne:
- Retentional acne is characterized by 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 in 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 they are 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.
Choosing your acne treatment according to your skin type
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:
Skin hydration against acne
Moisturizing oily skin with imperfections with a non-comedogenic skin care product encourages it to produce less sebum, and therefore fewer pimples and blackheads.
- Keracnyl repair by Ducray is specially adapted for acne-prone skin that has become dry after treatment.
- Skin can also be damaged by soaps, cleansing milks and dermatological treatments of varying degrees of irritation, particularly acne treatments. Physiogel Cleansing Gel Extra-gentle fluid dermo-cleanser for reactive sensitive skin, skin weakened by dermatological treatments and skin intolerant to conventional soaps or cleansing milks.
- Curaspot Dermacontrol Acne Moisturizing Cream SPF 30 has been specially formulated to moisturize acne-prone skin. It helps moisturize and rebuild the skin barrier thanks to Ceramide technology, and provides effective protection against UVA and UVB rays.
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.
The anti-acne beauty routine
To limit the appearance of acne pimples, it's essential to be rigorous in your daily skincare routine and adapt your beauty routine accordingly:
Morning anti-acne routine:
- Cleanse your face with Caudalie Vinopure gentle cleanser. This 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.
- Moisturize your skin with Sanoflore's Aqua Magnifica moisturizing cream, which purifies, moisturizes and tightens pores.
- To hide small red blemishes, apply Weleda corrective care with willow. It camouflages imperfections and has an anti-bacterial action to help 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
- ApplySanoflore 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.
Read our latest articles on our blog: Teenage acne: how to choose the right treatment for your pimples, and Adult acne: natural solutions to get rid of it. Find the best brands of anti-acne products: Avène Peaux Grasses à Imperfections, Bioderma Sebium, Keracnyl, etc... Need advice on choosing your natural anti-acne solution? Don't hesitate to contact our qualified naturopaths on our secure form.
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 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.
