What are the effective ingredients and creams for blemishes?

Pimples or acne-prone skin? Before using an "anti pimple" skin care product, it's essential to know what type of pimple you have.

What type of buttons do you have?

• Blackheads, also known as open comedones

These are pores clogged by excessive sebum secretion and dead cells that accumulate and oxidize on contact with air, giving a black color to the surface of the pimple. They are not covered by the skin, allowing oxidation, and are found on all skin types, from oily to dry.

Hormonal fluctuations, particularly during puberty, pregnancy or certain medications, can increase sebum production, favoring the formation of blackheads.

• White dots

A whitehead is a closed comedone that has not opened to the outside. The skin covers the bump, giving it a whitish appearance. It is also called a white spot. It may feel firmer to the touch than a blackhead.

• Nodules

A nodule is a type of deep, severe skin lesion often associated with nodular or cystic acne. It appears as a large lump under the skin, usually several millimeters in diameter, and is characterized by its firm consistency.

Unlike superficial pimples such as blackheads or whiteheads, nodules are much deeper and are not found on the surface of the skin. They are painful to the touch and can persist for weeks or even months.

Due to their depth and intense inflammation, nodules can leave scars when they heal. Treatment of nodules may require more advanced medical interventions, such as prescription medications or specific therapies administered by a dermatologist.

• Pustules

A pustule is a type of pimple characterized by a visible bump on the skin containing pus. It usually forms as a result of blocked and inflamed pores, often in connection with conditions such as acne.

Pustules are typically round and have a whitish or yellowish center surrounded by reddish skin, reflecting an underlying infection. Pustules are usually sensitive to touch and may be painful.

• Cysts

A cyst is a deeper, more serious skin lesion that forms when hair follicles or sebaceous glands become blocked with sebum, skin cells, and other debris. Unlike other types of pimples, cysts are swollen, pus-filled lesions that form deep under the skin. They are often larger, more painful, and more difficult to treat than other types of pimples. Cysts can leave scars when they heal, especially if they are handled incorrectly.

• Papules

A papule is an inflammatory skin lesion characterized by a small red or pink bump on the skin. It forms when skin pores become clogged with dead skin cells, sebum, and possibly bacteria, causing an inflammatory reaction. Unlike pustules, papules do not contain pus and are not filled with fluid. They are usually sensitive to touch and can be painful, but they do not have a visible white or yellowish spot on their surface.

What ingredients are needed to treat pimples?

Different types of pimples require different approaches in terms of topical treatment.

Ingredients in VIBRE Gentle Purifying Cleanser. Rated 5/5 by 300 people.

For blackheads and whiteheads (comedones)

• Salicylic acid: A magic ingredient! It exfoliates dead skin cells and dissolves sebum, helping to unclog pores.
• Retinoids (Vitamin A): Accelerate cell renewal and prevent clogged pores.
• Benzoyl peroxide: Kills acne-causing bacteria and helps eliminateexcess sebum.

For papules and pustules

• Benzoyl peroxide: Fights acne-causing bacteria and reduces inflammation.
• Azelaic acid: Reduces the growth of acne-causing bacteria and has anti-inflammatory properties.
• Salicylic acid: Helps exfoliate skin and unclog pores.
• Retinoids (Vitamin A): Reduce inflammation and promote cell renewal.

After 3 days of using VIBRE Gentle Purifying Cleanser

For nodules and cysts

• Retinoids (Vitamin A): Reduce inflammation, promote cell renewal, and help prevent new lesions from forming.
• Corticosteroid Injections: Used to quickly reduce inflammation and pain associated with nodules and cysts.
• Azelaic Acid: Can be used to reduce inflammation and prevent the growth of acne-causing bacteria.

General anti-acne ingredients

• Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates the skin without clogging pores.
• Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Reduces inflammation and hyperpigmentation while strengthening the skin's barrier.
• Green Tea Extract: Has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, and helps control sebum production.

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