Some people argue that using a moisturiser will give you spots. If that were the case, everyone would be walking around with differing levels of spots and acne. Well, not necessarily. You have to remember what moisturiser is trying to do when you use it. Moisturiser is trying to get in your pores and stay there to help hydrate skin.
When someone has acne or spots, any splits or tears from spots being squeezed or breaking by themselves leaves pores wide open. These treatments tend to dry and irritate the skin.
Using a moisturizer every day can help your skin tolerate these medications. When your skin becomes dry, your body makes more oil. The extra oil can clog your pores, which may lead to more breakouts. The right moisturizer can prevent your skin from becoming dry and irritated. To prevent a moisturizer from causing breakouts, look for one of these descriptions on the container:.
You want to apply moisturizer when your skin feels dry. Dermatologists recommend using it every day when your skin feels dry. In studies, most patients see less acne between 4 and 8 weeks after beginning to use an acne friendly moisturizer.
All of the patients in these studies were following an acne treatment plan that required them to use acne medication, cleanser, and moisturizer. As if it is not troublesome enough already, many cosmetic brands sell products for spots that are full of irritating and dehydrating ingredients. These only worsen the condition of your skin. Watch out for ingredients such as alcohol, menthol, which hazel, peppermint, eucalyptus and sulphur. Scientific research has shown that products containing retinol , salicylic acid BHA and possibly benzoyl peroxide play an important role in combating spots.
But do not use these products excessively: more is not always better. The Clear collection for spots consists of mild yet effective products. If you feel that these products dry out your skin, we advise you to use them less frequently or to add an extra product such as a serum. If you want to start using a benzoyl peroxide product available over the counter at the pharmacy then start with the lowest possible concentration to see how your skin reacts to it.
If you are oversensitive to benzoyl peroxide, our Clear Skin Daily Clearing Treatment is a perfect alternative. So always experiment with the various products to see what your skin responds well to and what is less effective. A dry skin with spots will benefit from light creams in gel form , toners, serums or thin lotions with antioxidants, restorative, anti-inflammatory substances and calming ingredients.
Use these products on top of each other for the best result. The aforementioned products are all suitable for a dry skin with spots. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to care for your skin and potentially achieve an unblemished complexion.
Further information about social media buttons can be found in our Privacy Policy. Sebaceous glands are found in the dermis a layer of your skin and are directly connected to the hair shafts. If the sebaceous glands produce too much sebum, the hair shafts fill up and get blocked — and spots become noticeable. Bacteria can penetrate the pores and the skin becomes inflamed. You can find out more about blackheads and their causes here. Shiny skin: sebum is visible as a greasy film on the skin.
Enlarged skin pores: if too much sebum is produced by the skin, the walls of the pores expand permanently. Sallow complexion: greasy skin does not have good circulation, so the complexion often looks sallow.
Spots in the T-zone: the skin on the forehead, nose and chin is particularly affected by impurities. Thorough cleansing is particularly important for greasy skin, and for clearing spots. Tone your skin with a toner after cleansing. Toners with a little alcohol have a disinfecting effect and are particularly suitable for greasy skin.
Pay attention to your T-zone: target skin impurities and remove blackheads. To take effective action against spots and impurities,. If you have greasy skin, you should always use a moisturising cream, as greasy skin also has to be protected against cold, heat and other environmental influences.
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