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Adolescence is over, but its frequent companions - acne - remain and are not going to go away? The problem is common, but solvable. Exactly how, skin care experts told ELLE.

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Recent studies show that in 80% of cases, acne persists from adolescence, and in 20% it appears after 25 years. The rate of acne has increased in 60% of women aged 30-40 years.

The skin imperfections of an adult are different from those of a teenager. In adults, they most often appear in the cheek area and on the chin, while in teenagers they appear in the T-zone and nose.

Teenagers' skin tends to be oilier, which makes it difficult for them to use adult products as they can cause dryness and flaking. Conversely, what was good at 15 years old may not be suitable later. In addition, adults are looking for products that can easily fit into their routine and do not require a complete change of care.

There are several factors that make adult skin imperfect. These include: hormonal fluctuations, certain medications, genetics, high stress levels, eating fatty and sugary foods, and using skin and hair products with comedogenic ingredients.

Sun exposure may reduce inflammation, but it's not worth it. Damage caused by sun rays is more difficult to repair and increases the risk of other diseases.

Stress can trigger inflammation. Meditative exercises and working with the inner world will have a good effect on the condition of the skin.

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Especially for adults, Kiehl's now has a cream for local inflammation or hints of it. A high concentration of sulfur (10%) reduces pimples in just a day, and vitamin B3 soothes the skin. We checked: everything is true, or rather, there really is no pimple the next day.

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With age, the rate of skin cell turnover slows down. This causes sebum and impurities to accumulate in the pores and clog them, causing acne. The problem can be aggravated by air humidity and excessive sweating.

Adults have thinner and more sensitive skin. Therefore, they use less concentrated active substances than teenagers. The most common ones are salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. If these ingredients are recommended for adolescents in a concentration of 2% to 10%, then for adults - no more than 0.5-3%.

There is no need to radically change your care to get rid of inflammation. Even a small but thoughtful adjustment will help. Just change your cleanser and add an anti-inflammatory cream.

Skin care should be determined by your dermatologist, but there are general rules. Cleanse your skin with sulfate-free products containing AHAs. Arrange exfoliation sessions 1-2 times a week. This could be an AHA peel or a gentle scrub with smooth beads rather than crushed bones and other uneven particles that can cause micro-damage to the skin. The toning lotion should also contain acids and should not contain alcohol, which dries the skin: dehydration will provoke the production of additional portions of sebum. The next stage is hydration. Choose a lightweight water-based lotion with silica or bentonite.

Don't forget about sun protection. Give preference to Sanskrin with physical rather than chemical filters (titanium dioxide and zinc oxide). One of their beneficial properties is their ability to absorb sebum.

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Round mini-patches are impregnated with an anti-inflammatory blend that reduces the size of breakouts in a few hours, regulates sebum production and resists the spread of bacteria. All this is possible thanks to a powerful complex of herbal ingredients, led by salicylic acid and tea tree oil. The patch is transparent, so you can not only sleep with it, but also safely go out in public.

Founder of Clark's Botanicals

Adults also get acne. This is how the skin reacts to what they do or feel. For example, germs and dirt from a mobile phone can clog pores - this is how acne appears on the chin. Often inflammation occurs as a result of severe stress. I got acne after an accident. Having damaged my spinal cord, I lost the ability not only to walk, but even to sweat. My body stopped removing toxins, including from skin cells, which led to clogged pores and inflammation.

If inflammation appears out of the blue, I would recommend paying attention to changes in your life: work schedule, workouts, eating habits, and so on.

Many people think that the cause of inflammation lies in sebum, and try to get rid of acne by depriving the skin of sebum. In fact, natural oils are needed for protection and hydration. After all, dry skin is even more susceptible to irritation, resulting in new pimples.

You will have to try different products and ingredients to find out which one works for your skin. That’s how my brand, Clark’s Botanicals, came about. I couldn't find a suitable treatment for my acne. I tried everything, from mass market to the most expensive brands, but nothing worked. In search of a solution, I turned to my father Harold Clark, a doctor, for help. We started mixing different ingredients, which I tested on myself, until I found the right one. As a result, the formulas have proven effective for many other people.

You need to cleanse and exfoliate your skin carefully. I notice better results when I use gentle, natural ingredients. They cleanse the skin without stripping it of its natural oils. Peels with AHA acids and retinol will speed up the process of cell renewal. And unlike a scrub, they will not damage the skin.

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You can choose a shower gel based on its scent, or you can start fighting inflammation already at the stage of daily skin cleansing. Clark's Botanicals gel contains salicylic acid and algae. The first exfoliates all excess and tightens pores. The second ones calm and soften. The tube will not have time to run out, and the time for cleavage will already come.

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Having more or less dealt with acne, we solve another difficult problem: how to quickly get rid of post-acne and remove the traces left after acne - scars and hyperpigmentation. And what to do with enlarged pores? Let's find out.

1. What is post-acne
2. Post-acne forms
3. How to remove post-acne
4. How to remove acne scars
5. Basic rules of care
6. Cosmetical tools

What is post-acne

Post-acne is persistent skin changes that appear after acne. Of course, not every pimple leaves a bad memory of itself in the form of a bluish spot or a chip on the face. But if teenage or adult acne has left marks in the form of scars, we’ll say right away: it’s not easy to fight them.

Acne does not always go away without a trace. © iStock

Whether pimples leave marks or not depends on several conditions, including our actions. So, post-acne is formed under the influence of the following factors.

Long-term acne. Inflammation attacks the skin for a long time, undermines its resources and irreversibly damages it.

Deep inflammatory elements (nodules and cysts). They are characteristic of moderate to severe acne and always lead to scarring.

Squeezing pimples. Yes, we often become the culprits of our own troubles: an inept, rude and untimely attempt to squeeze out a pimple ends up injuring the blood vessels (this is how spots appear) or drives the inflammation even deeper (this is how scars appear).

Post-acne forms

Having finally gotten rid of acne or achieved an overall satisfactory skin condition, a person has every right to celebrate victory. However, post-acne can overshadow the joy and require new efforts, as new problems arise on the agenda.

Scarring. After inflammation has subsided in the depths of the skin, replacement tissue is formed, which is located quite deep. This is why the scars look like pits or craters, due to which the skin texture becomes uneven.

Dyschromia. Often, areas of the skin where there were inflammatory elements change color and pigmentation appears.

Vascular changes. This is what causes the formation of red or bluish spots at the site of pimples, especially squeezed or injured ones.

How to remove post-acne

Traces left by acne are most often corrected in a beauty salon. But there are some things you can do at home.

Deep cleansing and renewal removes acne marks. © iStock

Enlarged pores

Deep cleansing products, as well as cosmetics with sebum-regulating effects, will help keep pores clean and make them less noticeable. Skin-renewing acids are also on your side.

Post-acne pigmentation (dyschromia)

It is better to deal with age spots that have arisen at the site of a former pimple together with cosmetologists and dermatologists. Specialists may prescribe a course of phototherapy or peelings. Proper home care also works. True, you will have to wait longer for the result.

Alexander Prokofiev, medical expert of the La Roche-Posay brand, advises paying attention to creams and serums with whitening components, the action of which is aimed at suppressing melanin synthesis: kojic acid, arbutin, glabridin, ascorbic acid, azelaic acid.

Post-acne spots

And again a problem for the cosmetologist. It's true, it's not complicated. Procedures should be aimed at improving local blood circulation so that stagnant spots resolve. For example, cryomassage with liquid nitrogen is effective. At home, it is recommended to use cosmetics with acids to speed up skin renewal.

Post-acne scars

There is no point in dealing with them at home, so we will talk about them separately.

How to remove acne scars

Retracted, sunken scars that make the skin look uneven are the most unpleasant reminder of inflammation. It is almost impossible to completely get rid of them. The scar tissue formed in the deep layers of the skin (plus, devoid of pigmentation, and therefore the ability to tan) will remain that way forever.

The list of procedures offered by dermatology clinics includes the following offerings.

Chemical peeling - a popular and quite effective procedure for eliminating acne marks. With the help of peeling, it is possible to renew the skin, stimulate collagen synthesis and make such scars less noticeable, and sometimes completely remove them (if the scar is fresh). We advise you to pay attention to the course of medium peelings.

Dermabrasion - one of the peeling options. With this procedure you can quickly get rid of hyperpigmentation, scars and post-acne marks. Typically, a device with several nozzles coated with abrasive is used for this. The depth of exposure is regulated by the doctor. Among the types of dermabrasion, laser, diamond, and mechanical are distinguished. The doctor decides which method is right for you during an individual consultation.

Microneedling - a safe and effective method. Its essence comes down to the effect of a mesoscooter on the skin - a special device with thin needles at the end. Many micro-punctures are created on the skin, due to which the active components of the drugs penetrate deeper into the skin.

There are also procedures during which the voids are filled with fillers, but in this case the result will be temporary and require regular correction.

Acid peeling smoothes the skin. © iStock

Basic rules of care

When caring for skin with acne, you need to clearly understand that the main task is not to harm. That is, do not take actions that can aggravate inflammation and provoke the formation of a permanent spot or scar.

Take your hands off your face

Touch it only when washing your face or applying skin care products. And only with clean hands.

Don't squeeze pimples

No matter how great the temptation, it is strictly forbidden to do this, especially in the presence of deep inflammatory rashes. If you touch a pimple, you are guaranteed to get a spot (or even a scar) and a new pimple to boot. As a healthy alternative to assault, use products to target inflammatory elements.

Products for spot control of acne.

Local action corrective agent Effaclar A. I., La Roche-Posay;

Remedy against local imperfections Breakout Control Targeted Blemish Spot Treatment, Kiehl's.

Disinfect your mobile phone

The gadget that you constantly press to your face is a breeding ground for bacteria. Regular disinfection will protect your skin from many problems.

Change pillowcases and towels more often

Better yet, ditch the face towel in favor of disposable paper napkins.

Wash your face twice a day

Don’t even think about skipping the morning and evening washing ceremony at least once. Your skin won't forgive you for this. And remember: acne requires deep, but not aggressive cleansing. Your friends are foams and lotions with acids, as well as masks based on natural clay. But it is better to avoid rough mechanical abrasives. You may like:

Products for cleansing acne skin.

A foaming cleansing gel for oily, acne-prone skin. Effaclar Gel, La Roche-Posay;

Cleansing toner for mature skin against imperfections Blemish + Age Solution, SkinCeuticals;

Cleanser Normaderm 3-in-1, Vichy.

Cosmetical tools

It is problematic to remove acne marks with the help of cosmetics, but it is your responsibility to provide adequate care for oily skin with acne and acne. Properly selected means will help keep the situation under control and will not allow inflammation to spread in breadth and depth. And therefore, they will serve as a prevention of post-acne.

Moreover, due to the renewing effect of acids, which are usually included in anti-acne cosmetics, imperfections can be corrected and visually improve the overall appearance of the skin.

So, we are interested in cosmetics that have:

exfoliating and renewing effect;

These products for the care of acne-prone skin take on the necessary functions.

Products for acne skin.

Moisturizes and corrects acne spots.

acids: dioic, caprylic-salicylic, salicylic, glycolic, citric

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Posted by Natalya29 from Moscow on 10/30/17

What I love most about this product: Reduces clogged pores

I have been using this product for about 2 weeks. During this time, the lotion evened out the tone and reduced clogged pores. There is a nuance of use; after this lotion it is necessary to apply a moisturizer because... The product may dry out the skin.

Good afternoon We are very glad that the product worked for you. You can always undergo a free skin diagnosis in any of our corners, boutiques, as well as on our website. Our consultants will be happy to give you samples and advise on products that are suitable specifically for your skin type.