How to get rid of acne?
Beautiful, smooth, matte skin of the face with a healthy glow, as if from the inside, is a 100% sign of beauty and, it seems, the best makeup. But, unfortunately, there are many difficulties on the way to this beauty. In particular, acne can be attributed to such difficulties. Almost every one of us suffered from acne, and if this attack left someone after a certain age, then someone treats acne at the same time as buying the first anti-wrinkle creams.
In fact, many people really believe that acne will go away “on its own." The common belief that acne goes away after adolescence can be considered only half true. During puberty, many hormones “rage” in the human body, and their unstable behavior is visible in the truest sense of the word.Therefore, if acne appears constantly before the age of 20, this is normal, although it is worth seeing a dermatologist if acne bothers you seriously enough.If acne does not disappear after, look for the causes in the internal processes of the body.Therefore, the first and main the advice we can give you about acne is to go to a specialist, to the most qualified dermatologist and immediately take a blood test for hormones.Such problems can be thoroughly solved only by a specialist,and self-treatment can significantly worsen the situation.
What can be done to fight acne at home?
As a rule, at home it is almost impossible to cure acne on your own, but not to make it worse or slightly better is completely.
- The diet needs to be adjusted. It is important to exclude some trigger foods that can cause inflammation in the body – dairy and gluten-containing foods, overly sweet foods, chocolate, excess coffee, simple carbohydrates (including juices, dried fruits and sweet fruits), trans fats, fast food, etc.. Minimize alcohol, for the holidays, for example, you can just drink a glass of dry red wine. It is necessary to add vegetable fiber, proteins and healthy fats with a predominance of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (salmon and avocado). Eat more fresh vegetables.
- The most important thing in home care is proper cleansing. It is necessary to cleanse the skin twice a day only with the means that your dermatologist will prescribe for you.
- Take care of cleanliness. Dry your face after washing with a disposable towel, change pillowcases regularly, wash off makeup immediately after you cross the threshold of the house.
- Drink plenty of water. At least two liters per day.
- Minimize stress. Quite often, they provoke the emergence of new inflammations.
- Minimize the amount of makeup. It is best to use pharmacy tonal products that do not clog pores.
Errors in the treatment of acne on their own: what are they?
- First and most common, acne can be treated with topical treatments. No, this is not enough. Acne requires a holistic approach.
- The more you dry the skin, the faster acne disappears. The situation, on the contrary, is exactly the opposite. Thus, the skin begins to produce even more sebum. The combination of overdried skin and skin with acne is not the most pleasant option.
- Self-medication is the main enemy in the treatment of acne.
- One of the craziest myths is that skin gets better after sun exposure. On the contrary, in most people, after returning from the sea, acne worsens. Also, if your skincare contains acids, be sure to use sunscreens with the highest possible protection factor to prevent pigmentation.
- Let the disease take its course. Here, no comments.