PREVENTING AND ERADICATING ACNE REQUIRES TAKING SEVERAL ASPECTS OF YOUR ROUTINE, LIFESTYLE AND MINDSET INTO ACCOUNT...
Acne is not reserved for teenagers. When adult acne becomes chronic and persistent, it is a syndrome that points to a deeper dysfunction. This is quite common; we see many women at a loss and searching for a routine that truly works. But preventing and eradicating acne requires taking several aspects of your routine, lifestyle and mindset into account.
« I suffered from acne for a long time, and it was something I experienced very badly. I know what it feels like to not want to go out and to feel ashamed of your bumpy face. Thanks to my years of experience in holistic beauty, I have identified 5 factors linked to the development of adult acne. If you commit to addressing these 5 factors in synergy, it will significantly help prevent the appearance of your breakouts (…) »
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT CAUSES OF ACNE?
A LINOLEIC ACID DEFICIENCY
Linoleic acid levels are often low in people who suffer from acne. Its absence causes thick, sticky sebum that clogs pores. Skincare rich in linoleic acid helps balance the natural consistency of sebum.
STRESS AND LACK OF SLEEP
The stress hormone cortisol is partly responsible for skin issues such as acne. It may increase sebum production and hinder proper cell renewal; dead skin cells then clog pores and create breakouts. Take time for yourself by creating a simple evening ritual aligned with your skin’s needs. Enjoy using products suited to your skin and unwind with a golden milk enriched with adaptogens. Ashwagandha is a soothing plant for emotional stress and also supports the immune system. Reishi is a mushroom widely used to reduce anxiety.
LOW IMMUNITY AND AN IMPAIRED MICROBIOME
The gut microbiome is made up primarily of bacteria that are beneficial to our health. It is closely linked to the condition of our skin. Antibiotics, birth control pills... these factors can weaken beneficial bacteria, allowing too many harmful bacteria to thrive and create inflammation. By rebalancing the microbiome, inflammatory responses can significantly reduce acne. Likewise, a weak immune system makes our body less able to defend itself against bacteria.
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A COMPROMISED SKIN BARRIER
By strengthening our skin barrier, the skin becomes strong enough not only to fight breakouts, but also to help prevent them. Therefore, avoid overly abrasive exfoliation or peels so as not to disrupt the skin’s pH, whose balance is essential for fighting bacteria. It is tempting to do too much, but that is a bad idea: it could worsen acne and sensitize and irritate the skin. The skin must be protected and pampered with anti-inflammatory skincare. At home, you can use an LED light therapy mask to kill the bacteria responsible for acne. Very practical to use, it treats the entire face without side effects. It is painless, generates no heat, and you can go about your activities during the treatment. Combined with a suitable routine, it greatly enhances the effectiveness of your skincare. 10 minutes a day, 5 days a week are enough to drive away this nasty bacteria.
HORMONES
When hormonal balance is disrupted (stopping a contraceptive method, pregnancy, menopause...), breakouts can appear, generally around the mouth, chin and jawline. In addition, fluctuations in hormone levels just before and during menstruation can stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce excess sebum, which leads to monthly breakouts. Hormonal acne also affects women during menopause, perimenopause and after, during postmenopause.
HOW TO GET RID OF A PIMPLE
Prevention is our first concern, but how do you get rid of a pimple that is already there? Let’s start by learning how to distinguish the different types of pimples:
PAPULE: A red, inflamed bump under the skin
PUSTULE: A red pimple containing pus
BLACKHEAD: Sebum that oxidizes in the pores, causing a black dot generally located on the T-zone
To get rid of a pimple as quickly as possible, the key is not to touch it as long as it is not mature, that is, as long as it is still at the pustule stage. When pores are infected, the natural process consists of bringing the infection up to the surface of the skin in order to expel it, thereby turning the papule into a pustule. Only once the pimple has reached the pustule stage, is fully mature and can be extracted easily, can you remove it (with clean hands and a tissue) and apply a drying solution directly to fight bacteria and accelerate healing.
- Rethink all your preconceived ideas about using drying and astringent solutions to get rid of pimples. It is actually the exact opposite! You need to pamper your skin, soothe it and act preventively. By embracing this shift in mindset, you will be able to eradicate your acne.