#Moisturizing for Acne

[aaravkadam]

Anti-Acne Serums and Their Role in Modern Skincare Routines

the anti-acne serum market has emerged as a critical segment, catering to the needs of millions seeking clear and healthy skin. These specialized serums have become a cornerstone in modern skincare routines, offering targeted solutions for acne-prone individuals. With the prevalence of acne affecting diverse demographics, understanding the role of these serums can help consumers make informed choices and effectively integrate them into their daily skincare regimens.

What Are Anti-Acne Serums?

Anti-acne serums are lightweight, concentrated treatments designed to address various causes and symptoms of acne. Unlike traditional acne treatments, which might include heavy creams or gels, serums are formulated to penetrate deeper into the skin, delivering active ingredients more efficiently. They are typically used after cleansing and before moisturizing, making them a versatile addition to any skincare regimen.

Key Ingredients in Anti-Acne Serums

Salicylic Acid: A beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) that exfoliates the skin's surface and helps unclog pores. Salicylic acid is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective in reducing redness and swelling associated with acne.

Benzoyl Peroxide: This ingredient targets the bacteria responsible for acne, Propionibacterium acnes. It helps reduce acne lesions and can be effective in preventing future breakouts.

Niacinamide: Also known as vitamin B3, niacinamide reduces inflammation and redness, regulates oil production, and improves skin barrier function. It's a gentle yet powerful ingredient suitable for sensitive skin types.

Retinoids: Derived from vitamin A, retinoids help to speed up cell turnover, prevent clogged pores, and reduce acne scars. They are often included in serums for their long-term benefits in managing acne and improving skin texture.

Hyaluronic Acid: While not directly targeting acne, hyaluronic acid provides essential hydration, which can be beneficial for balancing skin moisture levels and reducing irritation caused by other acne treatments.

Tea Tree Oil: Known for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, tea tree oil can help control acne-causing bacteria and soothe the skin.

How to Incorporate Anti-Acne Serums into Your Routine

Cleansing: Start with a gentle cleanser suited to your skin type. This step removes dirt, oil, and makeup, preparing your skin to absorb the serum effectively.

Application: Apply a few drops of the serum to clean, dry skin. Gently pat or massage it into the skin, focusing on areas prone to breakouts. Avoid the eye area unless the product specifies that it's safe for use there.

Moisturizing: Follow up with a non-comedogenic moisturizer to lock in hydration and prevent dryness. Even oily skin needs moisture to maintain balance and avoid overproduction of oil.

Sun Protection: Many anti-acne serums can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 to protect your skin from UV damage.

Choosing the Right Anti-Acne Serum

Selecting the right serum depends on your skin type, the severity of your acne, and any additional skin concerns. For instance, those with sensitive skin might benefit from serums containing niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, while individuals with more severe acne may require products with higher concentrations of salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide.

Patch testing new products is always advisable to ensure they do not cause irritation or adverse reactions. Consulting with a dermatologist can provide personalized recommendations based on your skin's needs.

[spleen9000]

-not everyone needs to use facewash or bodywash on a regular basis. if water is enough for you, it's enough.

-not everyone needs to use moisturizer all the time. if you don't get issues when you don't moisturize, you probably don't need to.

they are just trying to sell us things!!! some people do benefit from these things, but if a wet washcloth or whatever works to keep you clean and comfortable, it works! there's no inherent human need for bodywash and moisturizer and anyone who tries to tell you everyone needs a "basic skin care routine" involving multiple products is either trying to sell you something or has been indoctrinated by those people.

so stop being weirdos and shaming people for not needing the same skin care routine as you!!!

[froody]

interesting fact: ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease can trigger skin problems like cystic acne

[makemycitybreak]

I actually have one talent and that is doing a full face of makeup with one or two products

[funkervogt]

Sephora prices are literally completely unjustifiable. I dont know

[femmesandhoney]

nothing worse than dry air its so ew. its like fine for a few weeks of the start of real cold weather, but once ur like a month in your skin is dying no matter what. i think hell is actually the corners of your lips drying out and hurting.

[protectcosette]

actually infuriating that my skin looks the best it ever has now that i not only wash and moisturize it but also use fucking fancy skincare products on it

[mejomonster]

So like. Gentle mentiom in case you ever have rosacea like me: inflammatory rosacea, the one with redness and bumps and pastules that Look Like Acne

So like. Yes it looks like acne. But putting on salycic acid or the typical skin drying acne fighter sometimes makes Your skin break out even more. Why? Not sure, im not a dermatologist. But the short of it is: rosacea skin is sensitive, it flares up from MANY things just Anything irritating it, and acne fighting products often (you guessed it) irritate skin. Thats why for example people get told whrn using acne fighters like for retinol, differin, chemical exfoliators, to also moisturize. To maybe not use them daily, so you dont increase skin irritation, so you dont increase dryness, so your skin barrier isnt compromised. But basically: they can be irritating on the most ordinary skin, and their use needs to be tempered to an amount that helps but doesnt irritate enough to damage skin barrier, on ordinary skin. So on rosacea? Hahahahha. Haaaa.

Well i made the mistake of using a drying incredient 2 times,daily, skin started getting redder, more acne, and eventually peeling (vitamin c). To be fair, at first vitamin c was lowering redness, and lowering my acne. But i used too much in too frequent a period and go figure, damaged my skin barrier. Made clear by my rosacea being worse and me now breaking out and getting irritated by even my safe products.

(As a side note, if you have inflammatory rosacea thats red and Also has that acne looking bumps ans pastules? A lot of the antibiotics dermatologists give, seem to work better for our kind of "looks like acne" rather than typical acne products. I cant tolerate harsh shit so the popular M starting antibiotic cream for rosacea made me wayyyy worse. But clyndamycin lotion for rosacea is what im on now, its very gentle, and does lower redness and "looks like acne" bumps and stuff i get. So if you can get ahold of thqt stuff? Idk seems to work fairly gently and well on rosacea "looking like acne.")

I am now putting only water on a clean face to make damp, then a thin coat of vaseline, once a day. Within 2 days the redness and skin peeling is gone. So wooh, skin barrier is on track to feel fine again relatively soon. My redness,was already down significantly (until the vitamin c overdoing it increased redness, "rosacea acne" and skin peeling) so my redness is mostly down as well. I think most of my redness is still due to the skin barrier being irritated. I think once irritation calms down, hopefully, ill be able to use my old products i like again.

But the short of it is: if you have rosacea and start getting worse/arent getting any improvement, consider if youre using qnything harsh? Cause my first attempt to stop the "acne" and redness from too much vit c drying me out, was salycic acid for acne and differin. Cause for non rosacea, on regular acne, that would solve massive amounts of pimple breakouts right? But on me, since im getting acne more from rosacea and skin irritation having increased? Well of course the acne stuff like salycic acid made me even worse ToT

[avinox]

I found a website where you can type the ingredients of the skin product you're using and it tells you whether they're comedogenic or not and if there's an irritant in there as well. The site is in Spanish but I assume it can be easily translatable by your browser.

But it case it's not, I translated it for you

Once you click Verify, it brings you to this page:

The mildly comedogenic ingredients are in yellow, moderate in orange, and high in red. The irritating ingredients are in blue.

The two "warnings" on top are the conclusions the website reached, the yellow one says this product is potentially safe, except if the case my skin has a strong tendency to get obstructed pores. The blue one says it can be irritating, especially in sensitive skins (you can't see all the ingredients here, but the last one was parfum, which is an irritant).

The website also said products that have comedogenic ingredients are usually safe as long as those ingredients aren't within the 5 first positions on the list.

Disclaimer: I'm not a dermatologist nor do I know anything more than the average person about skincare, I'm just an acne sufferer who thought this could be of use to people like me. And I hope it is!!

Here's the link to the website

[hauntedwoman]

4got how amazing it is to have girlfriends like. i just got a free full size ysl primer and nars tinted moisturizer bc my friend just didn't want them anymore and we're the same skin tone

[twinknote]

vanicream… vanicream save me

[herawell]

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[spascriptions]

6 Common Skincare Mistakes We Should Not Be Doing in 2024

drying your face with a towel.

now before you all come and attack me just listen. this one is completely optional whether you want to or not, but if you know that you are not washing your towel every day, or not keeping it in a clean place, it can accumulate unwanted bacteria and germs leading to acne.

ALTERNATIVE: air dry, or use a cotton pad.

2. applying skincare in the wrong order

you have to apply your skincare in the correct order to maximize results. But, tons of videos online can help you find the correct order for skincare. If you don't apply it in the right order, it can lead to acne and skin problems.

3. you only need to apply sunscreen once daily.

you dont need to use tons of sunscreen every 2-3 hours. if you need to reapply sunscreen, you should use a sunscreen stick, so you don't have to use your fingers.

4. applying hyaluronic acid on dry skin.

guys. PLEASE STOP DOING THIS! all you are doing is damaging your skin, making it even more dry! When applying hyaluronic acid, you need to apply it on damp skin for perfect results.

ALTERNATIVE: apply ASAP after toner/essence or mist beforehand

5. scooping your products directly with your fingernails/fingers

im not saying you need to buy anything to stop doing this, but if you don't have a skincare scooper, be sure to wash your hands with soap & water before placing your fingers into your product. we touch a lot of stuff during the day, so those same germs that we touched, it should not go on our skin.

6. not washing your hands before skincare

not washing your hands before skincare is the worst thing you can do. there is no point in doing skincare if your going to apply dirty hands onto your skin. I'm pretty sure you should understand this one, but yea.

(hope these were helpful! :D)

[skincareglowmagic]

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[sovietyurion]

I give up on using concealer it just makes my acne look worse lol

[bedcorpse]

also as a chronic eczema haver who has had some form of “skincare routine” since birth: moisturizer is not a scam. you don’t need drunk elephant, or some other expensive product (especially if you don’t have hell skin like me), but your skin is your largest organ and taking care of it by washing it properly, moisturizing, and wearing sunscreen is good actually. again, this isn’t about anti aging, this is about not having your skin dry up and flake off or not developing melanoma. also please drink water