Treatments For Acne Skin
Effective Treatments for Acne-prone Skin: Strategies for Clearer, Healthier Skin
Having acne is nothing to be ashamed of but it if you do suffer from acne I am sure you will agree that it comes with several down sides. These downsides include physical and phycological which include Physical discomfort from painful and inflamed skin caused by acne. It can sometimes be itchy and uncomfortable. Not only can acne effect you while active but even when it’s gone, sever acne can result in permanent scarring that are only removable through skin treatments such as chemical peels and active facials. Post inflammatory pigmentation can also be caused by acne which is left behind after the acne disappears. This can take months or even years to clear if not treated.
On top of the physical down sides there are also phycological down sides such as feeling self-conscious about your acne or having it affect your self-esteem. This is not long and similar to the physical aspects can leave permanent scars.
If this doesn’t sound bad enough you also have to consider having other skin concerns such as psoriasis or sensitive skin which can be worsened by acne.
So what can be done about Acne to help either control it or effectively remove it all together?
Unfortunately there is no magical cure that helps everyone get perfectly clear skin. Thankfully Bare Skin and Beauty can assess your concerns, recommend skincare and light treatments to get active acne under control and eventually go further in to more advanced treatments to help you get better skin than you ever had!
What is the first steps to getting rid of your acne skin?
- Determine Your Skin Type: Through advanced imaging we can determine what skin type you are. This helps us treat your skin. Some clinics will use just a visual inspection of your skin, our machines go deeper and can ensure that no external sources are affecting the way your skin looks. As a result we can design a full skincare and skin treatment regime around your actual skin type.
- Develop a Skincare Routine: Our highly trained therapists can design a skincare routine. These skincare routines are based around some of Australia’s favourite skincare brands like Medik8, O Cosmedics and Dermalogica. We can recommend whether you should cleanse and exfoliate or if your skin is inflamed and whether you first need to reduce the inflammation before exfoliating. This information is vital to your success.
- Use Facial and Skin Treatments: There are a range of different treatments that are acne focused. From treatments to simply unclog your pores, to kill the bacteria and more advanced treatments to resurface your skin. These treatments do take time so its important to be patient and work with your therapist through the journey.
- Practice Good Hygiene: It goes without saying but good hygiene is essential to preventing and treating acne. This includes regularly washing your face and hands and avoid touching your face when possible. Keeping your hair clean and brushed out of your face. It is also important to wash your pillow case regularly, it is amazing how much bacteria is on your pillow!
- Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle: Your diet and lifestyle truely shows through your skin. Maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle can help reduce acne. Things to consider are eating a balanced diet, getting enough sleep, managing stress and getting in your 15 minutes of exercise each day.
Understanding Acne Skin: Causes and Types
Acne occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells. It can happen anywhere of your body but the most common concerns are associated with the face.
The most common type of acne is called acne vulgaris, it is diagnosed by the presence of whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, and cysts and is caused by overproduction of oil in your skin. This can be triggered by hormonal changes, genetics, and even environmental factors.
Hormonal acne is a type of acne that we will focus on a bit lower but it is caused by hormones. It can be active at any stage in life but mainly during pregnancy or menopause.
Another type of acne is cystic acne, this is the most painful acne, the painful cysts form deep within the skin.
Skincare 101: Building a Routine for Acne-Prone Skin
While supermarket products are cheap, they are cheap. You can’t get good quality ingredients for $10 at your local supermarket and you definitely cant expect to get amazing results from those products. The cheap products lack the actives and formulation that our affordable skincare ranges offer. You might spend a few more dollars on the ranges we offer such as O Cosmedics or Medik8 but I can assure you that you will get better value from your investment.
Fighting Acne Skin from Within: Diet and Lifestyle Changes
You can fight your acne with diet and lifetyle along side your treatments and skincare. This involves eating more acne friendly foods such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Avoid processed, sugary foods, and dairy.
Drink plenty of water and staying hydrated can help flush out toxins and promote clearer skin.
It is important that you also eat a variety of foods and seek dietary advise from a qualified nutritionist prior to making any drastic changes.
The Role of Stress in Acne: Managing Your Mental Health
Stress can result in hormonal acne. It is important to manage stress not only to reduce acne but to also live a happy, healthy lifestyle.
When stressed, our bodies release hormones called cortisol which trigger an increase in oil production in our skin. The excess oil can clog pores and lead to acne breakouts. Stress can also weaken the immune system which makes it harder for the body to fight off bacteria and inflammation.
Hormonal Acne: Causes and Treatments
Just like your skin reacts to stress. Your skin can break out from other hormones also mainly from androgens such as testosterone. Just like Cortisol, testosterone stimulates the production of oil in the skin, leading to clogged pores and acne breakouts.
Acne Skin Consultation
In your skin consultation our trained therapists can assess your skin and the deeper layers of your skin. We can consider what might be the trigger and help make good skincare recommendations to help you get better results.
Treatments Suitable For Acne Skin
After your consultation the following treatments may be suitable
