Caring for problem skin: the path to beauty (8 recipes)

Problem skin: causes

Genetics. One of the main reasons for the appearance of acne and comedones is a genetic predisposition, and, alas, no matter how you fight the rashes, they can still appear from time to time. It is in your power to control the process, properly care for your skin and take the necessary measures in a timely manner.

Hormones. Acne and breakouts can also be the result of hormonal changes. During menstruation, pregnancy and other periods that affect indicators, the level of progesterone increases, which enhances the work of the sebaceous glands - because of this, pimples appear.

Digestive disorder. The health of internal organs, including the digestive system, directly affects the condition of the skin. Due to problems with the gastrointestinal tract, more acne appears. The consequences of an unbalanced diet are also reflected on the face - poor nutrition or constant diets do not allow the body to receive the micro- and macroelements necessary for health.

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Stress. When you are nervous and worried, the body begins to actively produce the hormone cortisol, which reduces the protective functions of the epidermis and provokes increased secretion of sebum. The result is acne and blackheads.

Masks for dry skin care

Those with dry skin should use toning and nourishing masks, alternating them every 2-3 days. Toning masks containing plant extracts, algae, healing clay and microelements, leave for a quarter of an hour and wash off with warm boiled water. Nourishing masks are denser, containing a large number of fats, being an emergency remedy, they immediately smooth and soothe the skin, and fight peeling.

Natural masks for dry skin can be prepared from:

Cottage cheese; Mix 2 tbsp. fat cottage cheese and sesame oil, apply for a quarter of an hour on the skin of the neck and face;
Honey and egg yolk ; Mix 1 tbsp. honey heated in a water bath and the yolk of one egg, apply for 20 minutes. Be careful, there may be an allergic reaction to honey;
Vegetable oil ; The simplest version of a mask for dry skin: soak a cloth in any heated oil, apply such a compress to the face and neck, after the mask, wipe the skin with a swab dipped in hot and then cold water.

Thus, dry skin is not a death sentence, but a small feature of yours. Using modern cosmetics or relying on the experience of grandmothers in using natural ingredients, you will always look natural and fresh.

How to treat and care for problem skin

Treatment and care for problem skin is prescribed by a doctor after consultation, tests and examination. Further actions are determined depending on the severity of the acne, there are three of them - mild, moderate and severe. About each in order.

Mild degree. If skin problems are mild, then treatment does not require taking medications; you can limit yourself to external therapy.

Average degree. In this case, both internal and external treatment are combined. Proper home care, salon treatments and medications are required.

Severe degree. In situations where skin problems are serious, the emphasis in treatment is on internal therapy. A full examination is required, which includes examination by a gynecologist and endocrinologist, and passing the relevant tests. Next, the doctor may prescribe antibiotics or hormonal pills. As additional measures, it is possible to take omega-3 or microelements such as zinc, potassium, sodium, magnesium.

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Basic recommendations

Just today I remembered one story. I was on the train to another conference. My neighbor in the compartment was a young guy. Inflammations and acne appeared on his face. The guy's behavior showed how much he had a complex about this. In response to my greeting, he muttered “hello” and buried his face in his tablet.

We started talking only after 2 hours of travel. Probably by this time my neighbor was convinced that there was no threat coming from me, and I was not going to mock him. The guy turned out to be a surprisingly interesting storyteller and very well read for his age.

Even at that time, it struck me like lightning: how much complex people have when they have acne on their face. By the way, a survey was conducted among teenagers under 18 and young people under 30. All participants were asked one question: What, in your opinion, is the greatest defect in appearance that interferes with a full life? Surprisingly, all subjects answered: acne.

Acne prevention rules

Remembering that story, I really wanted to help young people gain faith in themselves. But for this you need to get rid of acne. Therefore, dear readers, arm yourself with patience, perseverance, and go into battle!

Cosmetologists recommend following simple rules to protect yourself from acne and make the acne treatment process more effective:

Avoid touching your face with your hands throughout the day. Stop rubbing your forehead or eyes. There is no need to prop up your chin, etc. Any touching of the skin with dirty hands is a significant portion of bacteria that provoke inflammation and acne on the delicate epidermis.
Apply decorative cosmetics correctly. Dear ladies, you can only apply foundation, blush, and powder to your skin using a special makeup base. This will protect the dermal cells not only from the appearance of irritation and inflammation, but will also significantly prolong the youth of the skin. In the evening, be sure to remove your makeup. The epidermis must rest.
Eat right. Skin is not only the outer shell. This is an excretory organ. Therefore, do not forget that everything you eat will be reflected on your face over time. Try to limit fatty foods, fast carbohydrates (sugar, baked goods), alcohol, and spicy foods in your diet. Also, stop smoking if you don't want to develop a tobacco-like skin tone.
Choose skincare products with a pH level of less than 7. The use of products with an acidic pH (preferably in the range of 5.5-6.5), as reviews say, can reduce the severity of redness on the skin, clear acne, and reduce the number of inflamed acne.
Do not refuse the help of a specialist. If your face, even after taking the right measures, is not cleared of acne, then you should definitely contact a dermatologist for help. Sometimes the causes of acne are diseases of the internal systems. In these cases, without comprehensive treatment, you will not be able to eliminate the problem.

Hygiene rules

And before we touch on products designed to care for problem skin, I would like to remind you of simple hygiene rules:

What salon treatments are worth trying?

To treat problem skin, a comprehensive approach is required, which also includes salon procedures. What services can a cosmetologist recommend to you:

Ultraviolet irradiation. During the procedure, the skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays, which cause redness and peeling. But in this case, these consequences quickly pass and, on the contrary, have a positive effect - the number of comedones and blackheads is reduced.

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Peeling. Medium peels containing glycolic or AHA acids are well suited for problem skin. The cosmetologist advises how often to carry out the procedure and which drug is best to use, based on your characteristics.

Mesotherapy is a microinjection intradermal administration of medicinal substances directly to the site of inflammation. This technique allows you to use the drug in minimal doses and act directly on the problem area.

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Laser. One option is to use an infrared diode laser with beams with a depth of 1450 nanometers. It has a thermal effect on the sebaceous glands, which reduces the severity and amount of acne. Special pulsed dye lasers can also be used. Their distinctive feature is the very short duration of the pulses, between which there is a long interval. In addition to the therapeutic effect, they enhance collagen production and thereby reduce the risk of acne scars.

How to care for dry skin

Cleansing

In the morning, it will be enough to rinse your face with soft water or a decoction of herbs (chamomile, calendula, string, sage). In the evening, thoroughly wash off your makeup and get rid of impurities on your face using milk or cleansing cream, rinse your face with water or milk diluted with water in a ratio of 1:2.

Toning

After washing, always use alcohol-free toner or homemade lotions, for example, these:

Strawberry lotion is prepared from 1 tbsp. berries, 1 tsp. glycerin and a glass of water: Mix the mashed berries and water, let stand for a couple of hours, strain and add glycerin.
Flower lotion is prepared from 2 tbsp. mixture of chamomile, rose and linden petals: pour a glass of boiling water over the plants, strain after a couple of hours.

These homemade toners relieve irritation and perfectly refresh dry skin.

Hydration and nutrition

In the morning after toning, apply a face cream that is light in texture but rich in moisturizing ingredients and vitamins. In the evening, it is better to use a thick consistency cream with a high content of fats and nutrients. Pure moisturizing products, for example, hydrogel, will be an ambulance for dry, irritated skin.

How to adjust your diet

There are lists of foods that are recommended to be excluded from the diet. These are fatty meats and poultry, fried, smoked foods, artificial fats (products containing mayonnaise, vegetable oil, margarine), seasonings and flavor enhancers, sugar, flour, soda, fast food, alcohol, coffee and strong tea. A little more about the latter. The fact is that alcohol and drinks containing caffeine provoke the secretion of cortisol, which activates the sebaceous glands. Also, sometimes dairy products are included in the prohibited list, but this decision is made based on the individual characteristics of the body.

In addition, the skin loves water very much. The prescribed norm of eight glasses a day is no longer entirely relevant information, since the calculation should be based on the constitution of the body, the level of physical activity and lifestyle of a person, the time of year and a number of other factors. Of course, the more water you drink, the better, but you can calculate the required amount of liquid mathematically - 35 milliliters per kilogram of weight.

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The Taming of the Shrew or My care for problem skin

Lately, in the comments to my posts, quite often they note how much the skin condition has improved, and in personal messages they ask how I managed to achieve such results and what kind of care I use. And despite the fact that I try to write reviews about almost all products, I haven’t had a comprehensive post about the care system itself for 6 years. That’s why today I want to show all my skincare products at the moment, and also talk about the approach that I’ve been following for many years.

First, a little about myself and my skin (for those who have not been following my acne epic over the past 7 years). Since I was 12 years old, I have suffered from acne, which took me a lot of time and effort to combat. The skin has always been oily and thick, with enlarged pores and acne of varying severity, as well as post-acne spots and scars.

I managed to find a photo from 2013, where the skin was already in a slightly improved condition, but still very unhealthy.

Since I’ve been writing about my problem on Cosmetist since 2011, you can track all the stages, trials, successes and failures in chronological order:

One care
My care for problem skin
My great acid experience, part 1: Salon salicylic peeling (description, process, photo)
My big acid experience, part 2: Jessner salon peeling (description, before and after photos)
My great acid experience, part 3: TCA salon peeling (before and after photos, general results, skin now)

Apart from several courses of peelings and home care, in recent years I have not done anything special, since both hormones and the gastrointestinal tract have always been normal. I don’t know what exactly helped solve the problem, but it seems to me that daily care plays a role. Today, the skin is in a more or less stable condition; rashes do occur, but only on certain days of the cycle or as a reaction to inappropriate care.

Over the past years, I have developed a certain care regimen, which, as time has shown, suits me perfectly and works. I can also say that a specific product (with rare exceptions) is not as important as the type/category of the product.

In total, I divide my care into 5 categories:

Cleansing
Hydration
Assets
Spot treatments
Protection

I always have products from each category and use them daily (in various combinations depending on the time of year and current needs).

Cleansing

High-quality cleansing of oily and problematic skin is half the success. I defined this rule for myself a long time ago, so I never skip this stage. I always remove makeup with a special product (usually micellar water), and then wash my face. For many years, my favorite cleansing gel has been Avene Cleanance Gel Soapless Cleanser.

is a product that I have purchased countless times and will continue to purchase. This is a fairly thick gel that is applied in a small amount onto the palm of your hand, lathers into a thick creamy foam, and then applied to the face. It perfectly cleanses the skin, removes not only street dust and cosmetic residues, but also dissolves sebum, which, in my case, is very thick, and therefore clogs pores and, as a result, provokes acne. Immediately after washing my face, I use a toner, otherwise my skin feels tight. Over the past 6 years since we met, I have never found anything better than this gel, although I tried a lot. One 300ml package lasts me about a year of use (twice a day).

I also include clay masks in the cleansing stage, which I do at least twice a week: I apply to cleansed skin while taking a bath, wait for 30-40 minutes (yes, I like to lie in water), periodically wetting it so that it doesn’t tighten the skin too much. There was a time when I was literally obsessed with masks, but in the end I realized that they were all the same, plus or minus (with the exception of masks where clay comes with acids, for example, GlamGlow and Azelique). The main task of clay masks is, again, to get rid of sebum, cleanse and tighten pores. At the moment I have three masks of this type.

Dirty Works - The Ultimate Detox Mud Mask

— the review was quite recent, so I won’t repeat it.

“New” Y ves Rocher – Purifying Mask Mattify your shine!

. This is a product from the recently launched series of multimasking, which is now fashionable. But Yves Rocher decided not to worry too much about inventing something new, but took their already existing products and dressed them up in small tubes. The volume is 30 ml, the manufacturer writes that this should be enough for 5 uses. As much as I spare no expense, even I have enough for longer (I’ve already used it about 10 times, and I still have a third left).

Why did I put the word New in quotation marks? Yes, because it is almost one-on-one Yves Rocher Pure System Pore Cleansing

from the series for problem skin: the same texture, the same smell and very, very similar composition.

The product itself is not bad: it really mattifies the skin, visually brightens blackheads, and makes pores narrower. But how annoying it is when a buyer is taken for a fool! They made a new tube, launched an advertisement, but forgot to clarify that they already had it. By the way, this whole series is like this: there is a peeling with apricot kernels and a moisturizing mask, which I will tell you about later.

But let's not talk about sad things. Another mask I use is 7th Heaven Dead Sea Mud – Deep Pore Cleaning Hard Drying Mask.

I think almost everyone is familiar with Montal Genet’s one-time masks with scary women with flowers and fruits from their eye sockets. So, this is the same brand, only the release form is a standard tube.

I don’t see the point in writing a separate post about this mask, because it is exactly the same as the two previous masks, as well as hundreds of similar ones: water + clay + extracts. The effect is, of course, identical.

Another product that didn’t have a place in a separate review is Yves Rocher Scrub to Mix

This is a dry scrub powder consisting of pumice and finely ground herbs, apricot kernels and other abrasives. The composition is 100% natural, the weight is 35g, and it seems to me that it will last me forever.

The idea is that this powder needs to be mixed with other products to get a scrub. For example, to a wash gel or mask. I bought it more out of interest, because I practically don’t use mechanical peelings.

It is worth noting that the scrub actually turns out quite well and polishes the skin perfectly. But I wouldn’t say that this is the most convenient product to use: the neck is wide, you pour out a lot of powder at a time, and the proportions you get are always different. In general, I use it no more than 1-2 times a month, or even less often, only when there are visible dry elements that require mechanical exfoliation. I also sometimes make a body scrub, mixing it with shower gel. The good thing is the truly natural composition and pleasant aroma of dried herbs.

Hydration

I consider moisturizing to be the second most important stage of care, but since my skin is problematic, it requires active ingredients. My moisturizers are mainly auxiliary. Two or three times a week I make masks. Recently, again, I purchased a “new product” - Yves Rocher Replenishing Mask Reenergize your Skin

In fact, this is almost the same moisturizing mask Yves Rocher Hydra Vegetal Intense Hydrating Mask

, which I have been using for 5 years now, with only minimal changes.

I adore the original mask, I have bought it many times already, as I find it simply ideal in terms of price-quality-effect combination. I really feel and see a difference using this mask. The skin becomes fresher, nourished and moisturized in appearance and feel. Actually, the mask in the mini-pack is exactly the same, and therefore I don’t see much point in it (by the way, these masks are more expensive than the original 50ml ones).

In general, you understand my attitude towards the Yves Rocher multi-masking series - pure marketing with the aim of extracting money from naive buyers. I won’t fall for this trick a second time, it’s easier for me to buy a larger volume (I just hope they don’t stop producing these largest volumes).

But let's move on. The next type of product is moisturizing serum. For me, this is the main part of moisturizing, because it can be used with any subsequent care: apply in the morning under spf, in the evening under acids. Actually, that’s what I do, alternating between two available serums.

the Vichy Minéral 89 Serum moisturizing booster

I just recently wrote a review, so I won’t rant too much. Let me just say that this is already my second package and probably not the last. I highly recommend it.

Another moisturizing serum - Yves Rocher - Hydra Vegetal - Ultra-Moisturizing Liquid Serum Normal to Combination Skin

, as well as cream from the same series. The review was literally a week ago, so no details. I have loved this serum for a long time, I am already using the third edition, and I also recommend it.

Assets

I call the part of the care responsible for fighting acne and signs of aging active, because these products contain active ingredients aimed at solving certain problems. Since at one time acid peels helped me a lot, and I always see positive results after using acids, I always have them in my care, and in large quantities.

Lierac – Sebologie Blemish Correction Keratolytic Solution

A vigorous alcohol solution with acids, which is an updated version of Lierac Prescription Anti-Blemish Keratolytic Solution

. We changed not only the packaging, but also the composition, reducing the percentage of acids. However, the product is still just as effective. I use it in cases where I need to “close” the markets after squeezing out pimples (yes, yes, I know that you can’t squeeze pimples, but sometimes it’s simply necessary), as well as pores after mechanical cleansing. After this treatment, everything heals instantly, no inflammation or recurrent rashes occur. But I wouldn’t recommend using it on an ongoing basis, it’s too evil (my eyes sometimes water).

On a daily basis, I use lighter acidic toners: in the morning - Cosrx - AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner

, in the evening -
Pixi Beauty - Glow Tonic Exfoliating Toner
. There was also a separate detailed review about them. I will most likely repeat the Pixi toner in the future.

I only have one of the film masks right now, but what a one! Guam – GlicoMask20 Gel Face Mask with Glycolic Acid – AHA 20%

is a wonderful exfoliating mask that does wonders for your skin. This is already my third tube. I use it once every one to two weeks.

In the autumn-winter period, I always do peelings (currently at home). Help me with this #7 – Youthful Glycolic Peel Kit

as a preparatory stage, as well as professional peelings for home use
Home Peel - Jessner and TCA
.

Pharmaceris mandelic acid creams were a real discovery for me.

.
First I bought one with 10% acid content
, and then I tried
T-series Exfoliating Night Cream with 5% Mandelic Acid Grade I Exfoliation
. It was he who became my all-time favorite, I have already bought 6 or more times, and I also plan to buy in the future. I use it every other day at night, alternating with moisturizer.

In winter, I replace it with a cream with retinol of the same brand - Pharmaceris - Anti-Acne RETINOL NIGHT CREAM for adults pureRETINOL 0.3 .

Now I'm already on my second package. I use it in the same way: every other day at night.

Spot Treatments and Sun Protection

As I wrote at the very beginning, now active inflammatory elements rarely appear in me, most often at the beginning of the cycle, or if I use inappropriate cosmetics. For such cases, I have a couple of spot treatments that relieve local redness and also help the pimple “mature” or, if caught at a very early stage, prevent it from forming. In such products, I highlight three components that work for me: salicylic acid, tea tree oil and zinc.

Uriage – Hyseac Sos Paste – Local Skin-Care

I once tried almost the entire Isaac line, but we didn’t become friends. This year I decided to give it a second chance, and, alas, I missed it again.

The spot sos paste very much reminded me of the well-known zinc ointment, which was sold in pharmacies and cost a penny (most likely, this is still the case, but I won’t say). The only difference is that this thick white paste does not harden or dry out at all.

Therefore, I have absolutely no idea how to use it. The paste is white, thick, and applied, of course, to clean skin. It would be logical to use it at night, but in my case it is immediately wiped off on a pillow or blanket (I am one of those who like to wrap myself up and sleep with my face in a pillow), and therefore the time it stays on the skin is very short. In general, if you apply it during the day for several hours, trying not to rub against anything, there is an effect: redness noticeably calms down, and inflammation is localized. But it’s all so inconvenient that my hand doesn’t reach out to the paste at all, even when the stars align in such a way that I’m at home for half a day and can wear it on myself.

Avon spot gel

. The product, based on 2% salicylic acid and alcohol, is a transparent gel, which, after the alcohol evaporates, becomes a film on the skin. The tube has a thin spout, which allows you to apply the gel specifically to inflammation. The action is similar: under it the redness goes away faster, if you catch it at the very beginning, it doesn’t develop at all.

I can’t say that this is some kind of unique product, there are a lot of them in the mass market, they all work approximately the same.

And the last category is sun protection. Since I regularly use acids, which thin my skin and significantly increase its sensitivity to light, SPF is a must. In spring-summer-autumn I don’t leave the house without SPF 30. This year I use three creams:

Avene - Cleanance Sunscreen SPF50+ UVB, UVA
- mattifying non-comedogenic cream that is good both in the city and on the beach (I bought it three times, the previous two times in the old version).
Pharmaceris - WHITENING DERMO-PROTECTIVE DAY CREAM SPF 50+ ALBUCIN
- for me a more urban option, because it contains niacinamide and has a whitening effect. Second tube.
Pharmaceris - MOISTURIZING AND SOOTHING FACE CREAM SPF 30 for use during and after anti-acne treatments SEBO-MOISTATIC
- a fairly thick and dense cream that works great after acid peels, when the skin is peeling and requires protection, moisturizing and nutrition. Not particularly suitable for summer, as it is a bit dense and greasy. Second tube.

Results

Over the past few years, my care regimen has not changed, only products change, and even those from the same categories. Every morning I wash my face with gel, then wipe my face with toner, apply moisturizing serum, and then protective cream with spf. In the evening, I remove makeup, if I have applied it, wash my face again with gel, make masks (alternately moisturizing and cleansing), then serum + night cream again (alternating acid/retinol with moisturizer). When necessary, I use spot treatments, and in winter I do peeling courses.

Once again I will emphasize that the means are not as important as the concept. For example, glycerin and hyaluronic acid are quite enough for me in moisturizing products; I know that my skin responds well to white clay and all types of acids, and occasional breakouts respond to salicylic acid and zinc. Actually, based on these observations, I choose new means. The same rule also works in the opposite direction: almost all oils clog my pores, so I refused them, as well as scrubs, which only aggravated the acne problem.

From irreplaceable products

I can only mention two: Avene Cleanance wash and Pharmaceris almond cream 5%, everything else for me is completely replaceable with similar products.

I hope that my experience will help someone build their own system of care, and also, perhaps, I could suggest some remedies. It’s very interesting, based on what considerations you base your care, is there some kind of system in it? And what products do you consider indispensable for yourself?

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Stages of care

Combination and oily skin requires utmost attention to the stages of care. At each stage it is important to use certain cosmetics. Most of them can be purchased at pharmacies and supermarkets.

1. Makeup removal (daily):

micellar water
makeup remover oil

washbasin
gel
foam
mousse

READ ALSO: Eldan cosmetics - assortment, reviews on the use of products

3. Exfoliation of the stratum corneum of the epidermis (1-2 times a week):

soft scrub
enzyme cream, tonic, serum

cream
serum
vibes

5. Deep cleansing (1-3 times a week):

Caring for problem skin: 3 main rules that everyone should remember

Problem skin is distinguished by certain external signs: oily shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, uneven tone, inflammation, post-acne. The number of sebaceous glands in the human body is determined genetically. But the intensity of the work of these glands can change throughout life. Skin problems can accompany you not only during puberty, but also in adulthood.

@health.and.else

Problematic skin can be caused by:

• hormonal disbalance; • gastrointestinal diseases; • unhealthy diet; • allergic reactions; • stress; • incorrectly selected care; • insufficient cleansing of the skin; • environmental pollution.

Care for problem skin: cleansing

Don't overdo it with your desire to cleanse problem skin. Trying to get rid of oily sheen, girls often cleanse it “to the point of squeaking”, using all sorts of aggressive products for problem skin. This is perceived by the skin as a negative impact, it reacts instantly - and the sebaceous glands begin to work with a vengeance.

If you have problem skin, you should avoid products with a high alcohol content and alkaline soap. Choose soft, neutral products - for example, gel for problem skin or foam wash for problem skin with a pH of 5.0-5.5.

Make sure that the product is labeled “noncomedogenic” (“does not clog pores”) or “for acne-prone skin” (“for acne-prone skin”). Products containing zinc will be good. It regulates sebum production. The composition must also contain restorative components.

Apply the product to a damp face, massage gently, rinse with water at room temperature. It is necessary to cleanse the skin in the morning and evening. After washing, gently pat your face without rubbing it with a towel. Ideally, use disposable wipes, since a damp towel provides a favorable environment for bacterial growth.

If there are inflamed elements on the skin, you should not use scrubs, as this may increase the inflammatory process. It is better to switch to peelings with acids. For example, AHA (glycolic, lactic, mandelic) and BHA (salicylic) acids gently exfoliate the epidermis and help regulate the sebaceous glands. If there is no inflammation, use a scrub 1-2 times a week that contains antibacterial and sebum-regulating components. Exfoliating products should not contain too large abrasive particles.

@shaninamshaik

Toning

In order to restore the acid-base balance, you will need a lotion for problem skin. It neutralizes the effects of hard tap water, removes remaining impurities, mattifies, reduces pores, and also enhances the effect of the next care product.

The toning phase occurs daily after cleansing. It is important not to overuse treatments with a drying effect and high concentrations of alcohol: some girls wipe their skin with alcohol, salicylic acid or chlorhexidine every day in full confidence that this is beneficial. But no: all this, on the contrary, disrupts the pH balance of the skin and provokes rashes and dehydration. But salicylic and lactic acids are welcome in the composition. Also look for tea tree, chamomile, and celandine.

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Hydration

This important step in caring for oily skin is often ignored, mistakenly believing that moisturizing will cause shine. But oily skin must be moisturized to restore its hydrolipid mantle. Choose a moisturizer for problem skin with a light, melting texture: it should not only mattify, but also nourish. Don't be afraid of discomfort, because most creams for oily skin are based on a water emulsion. Due to this, the cream is quickly absorbed.

In addition, be sure to protect your skin from the sun using products with SPF factors to avoid post-traumatic pigmentation after inflammatory elements. Do not mask inflammation with thick foundation. Replace them with a camouflage pencil with antibacterial components, BB cream, or choose a foundation for oily and problem skin with a light texture.

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Important nuances that not everyone knows about

Sometimes problems such as acne and comedones appear due to simple things. First of all, this is non-compliance with the above rules. Many people know about them, but not everyone adheres to them.

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In addition, there are some nuances that few people pay attention to:

Use of matting wipes. People with problem skin often develop an oily sheen on their face throughout the day. It doesn't look very nice. What do women do? They often use compact powder. Yes, the face looks beautiful, but this is only a disguise of the sebum that has stood out. But special wipes remove it, but do not spoil the makeup. As a result, there is no reason for bacteria to develop.
Contamination from your own hair. It may not be strange, but our hair is a source of dirt. They accumulate dust, pollution, and the negative influence of the external environment (for example, gas exhausts). This happens even if you wash your hair daily. That is why those with problem skin should make sure that their hair does not touch their face again. That's why many cosmetologists advise removing bangs. Even the balms that we use to make our hair beautiful are harmful to the skin of our face, as they clog the pores. This often causes acne to appear on the back. If you wash in the shower, first use the balm, and only then apply the gel to your body.
Personal items. Considering the above, we can conclude that hats, scarves and anything that touches the skin can contaminate it. So make sure to wash these items more often. This also applies to the pillowcase.
Applying makeup. Many people use special sponges to apply foundation, and apply powder with a brush. These things also need to be cleaned periodically. It is recommended not to apply cosmetics to your face using testers in a store, because other people have used them before you and may have applied powder to dirty hands.

Internal reasons

The main reason for excessive oiliness is poor nutrition. The process of activating the sebaceous glands is triggered by the following products:

fat meat;
smoked meats;
chocolate and sugar;
bakery;
chips.

Another internal cause of inflammation of the skin is gastritis.

Unexpected “blooming” of the skin is a reason to visit a gastroenterologist. The specialist will prescribe an examination and select a diet.

Internal causes that contribute to the deterioration of skin condition also include hormonal changes. Inflammation before menstruation is natural, but due to polycystic ovary syndrome, it can develop into severe acne.

A visit to the gynecologist is another step on the path to a glowing health, not fat face.

External reasons

Cosmetics. The components of some products (talc, coconut oil) negatively affect the skin - clogging pores, irritating the upper layers of the epidermis. Primary exacerbation in the form of irritation, redness, itching due to acids, vitamin C, retinoids lasts about three to four weeks. After getting used to the substances, all negative manifestations subside.
Failure to comply with hygiene rules. The most common violation is pets on the owners' pillows. Dirt from the paws, including from cat litter, ends up on the pillowcase, and from there on the human skin.

The result is inflammation and irritation.

Rare change of bed linen. If you have oily skin or acne, you should at least change your pillowcase weekly! The same rule applies to the towel used for the face. Experts recommend changing it to paper, which will allow you to achieve maximum hygiene.
Violations of household hygiene. Pimples appearing in the same place indicate regular contact of the affected area with dirty sources. This could be a chin propped up by a hand, a forehead rubbed in thought, a phone pressed tightly to the cheek while talking.
Exposure to an unfavorable external environment: walking near dusty roads, working in industrial production, etc.

Effective protection against dust – non-comedogenic foundation.

Incorrect care. For example, the use of alcohol toners, which dry out the skin, resulting in even greater fat production. At the same time, the epidermis weakens, becomes fragile, and loses its protective properties.

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This makes it accessible to pathogenic bacteria and allergens, which contribute to the launch of inflammatory processes.

The only way to finish off the skin is by treating it with a scrub, which distributes bacteria throughout the entire face, which “blooms” with bright redness.