Fact #1: Acne usually begins with blackheads. Blackheads are not dirt, they’re actually the result of oil and dead cells getting trapped in a pore where they block the duct and mix with bacteria. They then turn black when exposed to air. Red pimples develop when blackheads become inflamed and they spread when touched with dirty hands. When the pimple becomes infected, it develops a whitehead or pustule. These can break and cause scars.
So how to banish blackheads? Gently, don’t over exfoliate with harsh grainy products. Try using our TRS Clear Away Pore Refining Pads which contain a combination of glycolic acid (5%) and salicylic acid (2%) all in an easy to use pad which helps clean, exfoliate and prevent blocked pores.
Fact #2: There are several causes of adult acne. These are: Stress, bad cosmetics, hormones and birth control pills. Stress causes your oil glands to overcompensate. Bad cosmetics lead to bacteria-laden pores. Hormones cause the sebaceous glands to overact and birth control pills with androgen in them can cause breakouts.
Another cause that is often missed is what’s called Candida (an over abundance of yeast in your body). In many people it comes out on the skin as little bumps all over your face that is accompanied by inflammation. It is easily treated with anti fungal meds and diet.
To keep breakouts at bay, look for products that contain AHA and BHA ingredients like TRS Clear Away AHA/BHA Cleanser with Jojoba Beads that won’t strip your skin of all its natural oils.
Fact #3: Chocolate does not cause acne While eating sugar won’t cause acne, research shows that dairy can cause acne to flare-up. So try and stick to dark chocolate and enjoy the many antioxidant benefits that this treat can bring to your body and skin.
Fact #4: Don’t treat adult acne like the teen acne
The products you used as a teenager won’t work on adult skin. Try products that are much less harsh and keep your skin healthy and moisturized, here are a few suggestions:
• TRS Clear Away Cleanser with AHA/BHA and Jojoba Beads
• TRS Calm and Clear Face Wash, (for cystic acne)
• TRS Hydrate Me, Pollution Solution
• Duality by Jan Marini
• Bioclear by Jan Marini
• Jan Marini Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant SPF 30
Fact #5: Your skin will benefit from a good facial. Why? Because acne is not a disease, rather it is a condition of the skin and a good esthetician will know exactly what to do:
At the Facial Bungalow our team are experts on acne and are highly trained in extractions. The Facial Bungalow’s acne facial consists of cleansing and gently exfoliating to soften the skin’s sebum and easily extract clogged pores. We follow with a proper antibacterial wipe to clean the skin after extractions and a clay mask to help pull out any remaining fluid, seal and calm the skin. We then run a high frequency machine over the skin to kill bacteria and finish with calming serums and creams to bring down inflammation.
Fact #6: Treatment systems have completely cleared up skin on many people. One treatment to help clear your skin won’t do it. You need a few treatments close together while using your new skincare routine your esthetician has put you on to really see your acne clear and go away. Otherwise it will just continue to clog and the treatment creams will not be able to get in and do their work.
Fact #7: The dermatologist will clear your skin up fast.
Too many women wait to see a doctor for their skin problems. If you have basic acne, over-the-counter treatments with salicylic acid (there’s that magic word again) to unclog pores and benzoyl peroxide to reduce bacteria on skin should do you, but for serious acne, a dermatologist has an arsenal of products to clear up your skin. And don’t wait till you start scarring to go see the doctor. Scars are extremely hard to get rid off.
Fact #8: Yes, those new machines that target acne do work.
We were surprised to hear this as well, but the reports are out on machines like Zeno Acne Clearing Device and they are good. They won’t help blackheads or deep cystic acne, but they do work for your general run-of-the-mill pimples, according to Glamour Magazine. But remember that the home machines don’t always save you money….and take a lot more of your precious time to get the results you want.
Our team is always on hand to answer questions and give advice on acne and the treatments available at the Facial Bungalow. Feel free to drop us a line at facialbungalow@gmail.com or call 323-570-2664.