Your Concerns
Acne
Who hasn't fought (and sometimes lost) the battle of the blemish? In fact, acne may be the one adolescent angst that lives on long after you've passed puberty.
Learn about Acne
In fact, many people who never had a pimple in adolescence start to break out in their 20s and 30s, often due to a combination of hormones and stress.
Whatever your age, acne manifests itself with plugged pores (blackheads, whiteheads), pimples and blemishes, as well as deeper cysts and nodules. Caused by porphyrins (P-acne bacteria) as well as an overproduction of sebum (often hormonally triggered), outbreaks can lead to permanent scarring and discoloration.
What you can do:
- Gently wash your face twice daily with a non-comedogenic (pore clogging) cleanser that contains salicylic acid.
- Try a topical cream or gel that contains either benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. For treating individual pimples, use a spot cream containing sulfur or resorcinol.
- Exfoliate to get rid of dead skin cells that can clog pores. Instead of scrubbing, which can aggravate acne, try a toner or lotion with salicylic acid.
What to avoid:
- Overdrying the skin. Fight the urge to overdo it by constantly cleansing or using too many treatment products too often. Your skin will respond by producing even more oil, leading to even more breakouts.
- Picking and popping. You've heard it a million times, but it's true—you'll only spread the bacteria and increase potential for scarring. If you want deep cleansing or extraction, see a licensed esthetician.
- Anything oily. Makeup, hair products, even the natural oils from your hair or fingers can all clog pores.
How you can Reveal your best you:
- Reveal™ Peel: Facial and body peels offer a special combination of acids to treat a multitude of problems, including acne, oiliness and discoloration. Expect some peeling for a period of 3 to 7 days.
- MicrodermUltra™: If your acne is limited to clogged pores, blackheads and oiliness, or you have uneven skin texture from past bouts with acne, microdermabrasion provides vigorous exfoliation to get rid of dry flakes and surface impurities to reveal smoother, fresher skin.
