Skin with imperfections | beauty steps to take
Pimples, blackheads, dilated pores, acne-prone skin...
We'll tell you what's causing your blemished skin and what you can do to balance it out!
Characteristics of blemished skin
Blemished skin presents problems such as pimples, blackheads, enlarged pores, excess sebum, redness and acne scars. It can be prone to inflammation, irritation and uneven texture. The complexion may appear dull, and the skin may lack radiance and clarity.
To care for this type of skin, it's essential to adopt an adapted routine.
Do's and don'ts
Cleanse your skin regularly
Cleanse your face morning and night with a gentle cleansing gel enriched with salicylic acid and probiotics after removing make-up. Avoid harsh cleansers and make-up removers that could irritate your skin.
Moisturize with a non-comedogenic skincare routine
Moisturizing is essential, even for skin with an oily tendency, as dehydrated skin can lead to increased sebum production, aggravating imperfections. Use a moisturizing day and night lotion or cream adapted to your skin type.
Exfoliate once or twice a week
This will remove dead skin cells and decongest pores to prevent breakouts and blackheads.
Protect your skin every day
Always use a sun cream suited to your skin type to protect your face from the sun's harmful UV rays. Excessive exposure to the sun and external aggressions can aggravate skin problems.
Above all, don't touch your face!
Avoid touching your face with dirty hands, as this can transfer bacteria to the skin and lead to rashes.
Adopt a healthy lifestyle
A healthy, balanced diet rich in fruit and vegetables provides your skin with the nutrients it needs. Similarly, drinking enough water helps eliminate toxins from the body and keep your skin healthy.
Get a good night's sleep!
Lack of sleep can lead to increased inflammation, hormonal imbalance, reduced cell regeneration, dehydration and oxidative stress. As a result, skin imperfections can occur as a result of sleep deprivation.
Ingredients to choose in your cosmetics
The make-up and skincare products you use should be non-comedogenic, i.e. products that don't block pores.
Likewise, choose products that contain purifying, balancing and gently exfoliating active ingredients.
Salicylic acid, lactic acid and glycolic acid penetrate pores and help remove dead skin cells, excess sebum and impurities. You'll find them mainly in skin care products such as serums, scrubs and cleansers. These active ingredients are perfect for oily skin with imperfections! For sensitive skin, salicylic acid is a gentle exfoliant that gently removes dead cells from all areas of the skin.
Niacinamide has anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe the skin and reduce the redness associated with blemishes.
Retinol is also an interesting ingredient because, derived from vitamin A, it promotes cell renewal and reduces the appearance of enlarged pores for beautiful skin. However, use sparingly if you have dry or sensitive skin.
Prebiotics and probiotics will also regulate and balance your skin, whether dry, combination or oily, and prevent the proliferation of bacteria responsible for the appearance of imperfections.
Zinc is also an excellent anti-imperfection active ingredient. Its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties help treat acne and mattify the skin.
