Acne-prone skin

Acne & Break-outs

We know that for 80% of women, a beautiful skin helps to build self-esteem. That is why we sell products that specifically target all common skin conditions. The Advanced Nutrition Programme, Environ and Dermalogica have developed products based on in-depth scientific research, and contain ingredients that are proven to work.

There are many different skin conditions, which can be temporary or permanent. A skin condition can vary greatly in symptoms and severity, it may be painless or painful. Some skin conditions are genetic, while others are circumstantial, due to environmental factors and the food and drink we consume.

On this page we specifically home in on acne-prone skin. Whilst this condition is most often associated with hormonal fluctuation in teenagers, it also affects adults throughout their life – acne in your 20s, acne in your 30s, still acne at 40 and acne at 50… Acne breakouts, acne inflammation, acne infection, acne redness and itchy acne can be painful, it can create acne scars and it can damage the confidence of the sufferer.

We are here to offer help with your acne prone skin. Read on to learn more about what causes acne and acne remedies are available to cure your skin.

What causes acne & break-outs?

Acne is either non-inflammatory or inflammatory.

Non-inflammatory

Non-inflammatory acne includes blackheads and whiteheads, which are caused by blocked pores. Both occur due to a combination of sebum (a natural, oily substance that is secreted by a small gland in the skin (the sebaceous gland), helping to keep the skin moisturised) and dead skin cells.

With blackheads the pore stays open, while with whiteheads the pores close up – forming that small bump protruding from the skin. Because the pores are closed, whiteheads tend to be more difficult to treat than blackheads.

Hormonal imbalance, during your period or as a teenager, causes the sebaceous gland to produce more oil and sebum.

Inflammatory

Inflammatory break-outs are red and swollen spots and pustules. Here a combination of blocked pores and bacteria causing infection are to blame.

Acne can be present on the whole face or you can have acne on the forehead, acne on the cheeks, acne around the nose, acne on your neck. Acne can also break out on your body, for example on your back, or you could get acne on your arms.

Other causes.

Excess keratinisation, a disorder of the cells, cause the pores to clog up.
Diet and stress can also contribute to break-outs.
Bacteria, such as in alcohol, dairy, sugar and wheat products. These bacteria can cause inflammation of the skin.
Stress can influence the sebaceous gland, and over-production of the oily substance.
Using the wrong products for your skin, aggravating the problem further.

How to treat acne.

The best way to look after acne prone skin, is to treat it like a sensitised skin. Often, acne skin is angry, red and quite sore from acne rashes, acne inflammation or acne infection. It is important that we first calm everything down. Please avoid products that offer ‘quick fixes’, these are often loaded with alcohol and astringents and strip the skin of good oils, causing even more sensitivity and redness.

Stay away from using scrubs and aggressive exfoliators on acne skin, as these will irritate the skin further.

From our Dermalogica Expert

Dermalogica’s Ultracalming cleanser is very good to use as a calming skin wash if the skin is angry with acne. It cleans your acne skin of dirt and grime whilst leaving the skin calm.

Dermalogica’s Active clearing (MediBac) range is an effective product range for acne skin. It uses acne-friendly ingredients like salicylic acid that exfoliates dead skin cells and regulates oil production.

From our Environ Expert

Our Environ expert recommends products specifically developed by Environ for acne-prone skin. Their Botanical Infused Sebu-Wash Gel Cleanser is a very effective first phase to calm acne skin. Used in combination with Botanical Infused Sebu-Tone Clarifier will leave even the most acne angry skin looking smoother and more refined, reducing the appearance of an oily shine.

Once your skin feels less sensitive, move on to phase 2 with Environ’s Hydroxy Acid Sebu-Lac Lotion and the Vita-Botanical Sebu-ACE Oil. These acne treatments, contain vitamins A, C and E, and will help stop the development of breakouts. Use the Sebu-Spot Blemish Gel to apply directly to blemishes.

Finally, the Hydroxy Acid Sebu-Clear Masque is an effective acne face mask that will help clear the appearance of breakouts and support with skin renewal.

Our recommended products to beat acne & break-outs.

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