Acne cream

Every person, regardless of gender and age, dreams of having smooth and clear skin. However, sometimes, for various reasons, the skin (and mood!) Can be spoiled by a variety of rashes. Of course, this is unpleasant, but you should not lose heart - in this article we will tell you about the means to combat acne, blackheads and other rashes on the skin of the face.

There is a misconception that acne and pimples are a problem for teenagers. It's a delusion. This trouble can happen to any person at an age far from youthful. Let's look at some of the most likely causes of rashes on the face, back, shoulders and the whole body:

• Eating unhealthy foods, especially fatty, spicy, sweet and starchy foods, as well as alcoholic and sweet carbonated drinks;
• Problems with hormones, including due to changes in the body during pregnancy;
• Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• Poor-quality or incorrectly selected care and decorative cosmetics;
• Bad ecology;
• Lack of skin care or vice versa too intensive care;
• Lack of vitamins in the body;
• hereditary factors;
• stress;
• Mechanical violations of the integrity of the skin;
• Malfunctions of the sebaceous glands;
• Various inflammatory processes in the epidermis;
• circulatory problems;
• Problems in the endocrine system;
• Smoking, taking drugs;
• The occurrence of rashes due to the intake of a number of drugs, etc.

For more on the causes of acne, see the next video.

Features of problem skin care:

• Daily cleansing with products for sensitive problem skin;
• Refusal of soap and lotions containing ethyl alcohol;
• Weekly skin scrub to even out the relief and get rid of scars, spots, scars and other traces of post-acne;
• The use of steam baths to steam the skin of the face and open the pores twice a week. To enhance their effectiveness, add dried medicinal plants to boiling water - for acne, chamomile flowers and string are best suited;
• The transition to proper nutrition: eating more fresh vegetables and fruits, giving up fast food and unhealthy sweets, getting rid of bad habits;
• Visiting a beauty salon at least once a month for professional skin cleaning;
• Self-discipline in terms of getting rid of acne: it is clear that you really want to squeeze out a ripened eel or pimple, but this will only lead to an aggravation of the problem. Therefore, hands should be kept away from the face and nothing should be squeezed out;
• The use of proven folk remedies, such as oatmeal scrub, egg white mask, colored clay, yeast, etc.

There are a great many remedies for the treatment of acne, but it is worth knowing which components in the composition you should pay attention to:

• Retinoids. Medications with retinoids and retinol (vitamin A) are very effective and are often used to treat skin rashes. But they should be used only after consulting a dermatologist. Their action is to normalize the skin secretion, stop the inflammatory process and restore the epidermis. The release form of these funds is a cream or gel. The choice of preparation depends on the type of skin: for sensitive and dry skin, a cream is best, while for mixed and oily types, it is preferable to use a product in the form of a gel;
• Azelaic acid. A fairly popular and effective component of acne medications. Suitable for all skin types and has no contraindications. It helps to cope with microbes, brightens and smoothes the surface of the dermis, promotes skin regeneration and rejuvenation;
• Badyaga. Natural natural component obtained by drying freshwater (river and lake) animals, known as sponge. Preparations with its content have a regenerating and brightening effect; they are also a natural abrasive, with which you can easily remove dead skin particles, narrow pores and even out the surface of the epidermis. However, it should be remembered that with increased dryness and peeling of the skin, an inflammatory process in the active stage of the course, the occurrence of allergic reactions badyaga is contraindicated;
• Cosmetic clay. An excellent adsorbent, besides natural and environmentally friendly. Clay-based preparations perfectly cleanse and tighten pores, nourish and smooth the skin. For the treatment of acne, such varieties of colored clay as blue and white (kaolin) are most often used;
• Salicylic acid. A very popular ingredient in acne treatments. It is also found in small amounts in anti-acne cosmetics. Its action is aimed at the destruction of harmful microorganisms in the epidermis, drying of existing pimples, normalization of the sebaceous glands and exfoliation of the stratum corneum;
• Zinc. Ointment with zinc is actively used in the fight against acne and acne. This wonderful chemical element is very useful for wound healing after acne removal, promotes epidermal renewal, kills microbes and normalizes skin secretion. It is only necessary to ensure that the drug does not get on the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and mouth, as it can cause irritation and burns;
• Antibiotics. For the treatment of mild acne, a dermatocosmetologist may recommend the use of external preparations containing an antibiotic. They are used as emergency therapy, while the case is not too advanced.

After all, acne, pimples, ulcers and other various skin rashes are treated in completely different ways! Of course, there are common features, but it is best to conduct the necessary examination and get recommendations that solve your particular problem. You should not run to the pharmacy for the first drug that comes to mind - an incorrectly selected product can only aggravate the situation.

The following are some drugs that are suitable for treating the following problems:

• from black dots. Black dots or, as they are also called, comedones, are sebaceous plugs that form in the pores of the skin with an excess of skin sebum and dead skin particles. When exposed to oxygen, such a plug oxidizes, darkens and becomes a black dot.

The following drugs will help you with this:

• Differin - a very effective cream, helps to clean the sebaceous glands and removes comedones from them;
• Propeller – foam cream with vacuum effect, draws out impurities from the pores, suitable for any skin type;
• Baziron-AS - cream-gel, the main task of which is the fight against harmful microorganisms, causative agents of acne.

• From subcutaneous acne. Such a problem may arise due to a cold. Hidden, very painful when pressed, subcutaneous pimples appear. If the inflammatory process is not stopped at this stage, they will turn into large, pronounced acne.

Therefore, to eliminate them, use such drugs, how:

• Vishnevsky ointment - inexpensive, but at the same time effective product suitable for all skin types;
• ichthyol ointment - helps not only with subcutaneous rashes, but also at an advanced stage of acne and getting rid of stagnant post-acne spots.

• Against acne. Acne is a neglected form of comedones, sebaceous plugs that have become hard. The sebaceous glands become inflamed, and if urgent action is not taken, acne can sprinkle all over the face.

In the fight against acne, tools such as:

• Skinoren-gel - it dries the skin, reduces the production of sebum and perfectly fights acne;
• bee celandine – broad-spectrum day cream-gel, normalizes the activity of the sebaceous glands, kills harmful bacteria, stops the inflammatory process and dries the skin;
• Sledocide-Zinc Mask – cream-gel, used to combat acne at all its stages.

• For red pimples. If acne progresses to the next stage, bulging red pimples appear on the surface of the skin, after which scars and spots may remain.

This problem can be easily dealt with:

• Contractubex - an ointment that restores the integrity of the skin, moisturizes it and helps to cope with the inflammatory process;
• Kelofibrase – smoothes post-acne scars in just a couple of weeks;
• Azelik - regulates the work of the sebaceous glands, fights acne at all stages of the disease.

• From pimples. Ulcers occur due to inflammation of the hair follicle due to stagnation of sebum in it. They appear on the surface of the skin, spoiling the appearance and mood. They look like white bumps filled with pus.

You can fight them with the help of such means as:

• streptocid ointment, which perfectly dries pustules and helps get rid of acne;
• Faberlic and Floresan cosmetics - These companies produce special cosmetic lines to combat skin problems.

Healing agents:

• ichthyol ointment - fights streptococcal and staphylococcal infections, heals microtraumas on the surface of the epidermis;
• erythromycin ointment - kills bacteria, dries the skin;
• Zerkalin - a remedy with an antibiotic, perfectly stops the inflammatory process, eliminates existing acne.

• The point method of applying an anti-acne agent works in the event of single foci of inflammation on the skin, when it makes no sense to treat its entire surface.

Klindovit and Curiosin will help you dry individual pimples. They do an excellent job with rashes of a local nature, however, Curiosin contains hormones, so only a doctor should prescribe it.

Sometimes there are really advanced cases. But even then, don't despair! "Heavy artillery" will come to the rescue. Here are a few broad-spectrum medications known to be effective. Of course, before using them, you should consult a doctor:

• Regetsin (zinc hyaluronate). One of the most famous fast-acting hormonal preparations. This gel is based on hyaluronic acid, so it not only fights acne and pimples very effectively, but also helps to preserve youthfulness of the skin, restores its firmness and elasticity, evens out the surface, and smoothes post-acne scars. Suitable for both treatment and prevention of acne;
• Fucidin (Fucidin). A very strong antibiotic. It is used in cases where more gentle methods of dealing with skin rashes have not worked. It is also prescribed for furunculosis, folliculitis, hydradenitis. Fucidin is available in the form of an ointment or cream. It is applied to the affected areas of the skin 2-3 times a day. Most often, it takes no more than 10 days to cure.

Fortunately, “heavy artillery” is not always required: sometimes it’s enough just to go to a beauty salon for cleaning or use one of the above remedies in order for acne to subside.However, this is not a reason to relax, because if you have a tendency to develop this problem, a relapse is not ruled out.

Below is a list of the best manufacturers of such products. Check it out and choose something of your own:

• Clean line. In the line from this Russian manufacturer, the first place in the ranking of cosmetics aimed at combating skin imperfections is occupied by cream-active Perfect Skin. It contains zinc and tea tree oil, thanks to which it has antiseptic properties, perfectly moisturizes the skin, fights the effects of acne and prevents relapse;

Video - review on cream-active Perfect Skin from Chistoy line - see the next video.

• Garnier. This French company produces a whole series of products to combat acne, but we note BB Cream Pure Skin Active. A good, effective cream that not only fights skin imperfections, but also has a tinting effect to visually mask the effects of acne;

How to properly apply BB cream Garnier- see the next video.

• Instant effect. Russian-made cream, sold in a pharmacy. Its advantages: natural composition, powerful anti-acne effect, low price;

• Himalaya Herbals. This miraculous remedy from mysterious India contains extracts of aloe, ginger, almond and madder; comes in the form of a cream. Perfectly copes with acne, relieves irritation from the skin, makes it matte and velvety;

• Badyaga. To combat acne, you can make masks containing badyagi. It will help to normalize the condition of the skin and correct the work of the sebaceous glands;

In the video below, the blogger girl shows how to properly use the badyaga to combat acne marks.

• Avene. Another brand that came to us from France, with more than 200 years of history. Under this brand comes a special line of cosmetics for problem skin - Cleanance. You will be able to choose a product specifically for your skin type, which will help you in the fight for clean and healthy skin;

Video - an overview of the line of cosmetics Cleanance by Avene - in the next video.

• Baby cream. Yes, yes, do not be surprised - a regular baby cream can help you get rid of skin rashes. Just a quick note: it won't get rid of your existing acne, but once you've cured it with medication, you can start using it as a day care.

• Ointment YM. Contains such useful substances as kaolin, zinc oxide, salicylic acid, sulfur and tar. Kills harmful microorganisms, accelerates tissue regeneration, promotes rapid healing of wounds;

• Chinese creams. Do not pass by Chinese cosmetics. After all, the secrets of oriental medicine have long been famous all over the world! One of the effective drugs created in the Middle Kingdom - Xin Fumanling acne cream. Contains extracts of medicinal plants, helps to get rid of the subcutaneous mites that cause demodicosis;

• Carrot cream. Means from the Russian company "Nevskaya cosmetics". Ingredients: olive oil, tocopherol, carrot extract. The cream has an excellent effect on the dermis, nourishing, moisturizing and softening it.Stops inflammatory processes, promotes skin regeneration and helps to preserve its youth and beauty.

About different remedies for acne and reviews are different. What suits one is contraindicated for another. Such medications and skin care cosmetics must be selected, in accordance with the type of your skin, the severity and neglect of the problem, and other factors.

Most often, products with a drying anti-seborrheic effect are chosen by owners of oily and combination skin - such drugs help to normalize the secretion of skin secretions, narrow pores and relieve the skin of excess oiliness. Those with dry and sensitive skin choose products that are more gentle, less aggressive, and have a moisturizing effect.

If they occur due to a malfunction of the internal organs, be sure to be treated, eliminate the existing problems by undergoing complex drug therapy. And then you will forever say goodbye to such an unpleasant problem as acne and acne.