Treat Acne Without Facial Abuse

I clean my skin morning and evening
The best solution to counter imperfections is prevention . Clean your face twice a day, in the morning and in the evening with a non-greasy and fragrance-free cleanser . Use non-greasy products and make-up remover always before bed.

The classic soaps are too aggressive and are (generally) not suitable for acne skins. Why ? For they only irritate them! The ideal way to clean your skin is to use products without soap .

And for an optimal cleansing, one finishes its beauty ritual by the application of an astringent tonic that tightens the pores enlarged by the excess of sebum.

I use an adapted care
Because of the excess of sebum, the bacteria continue to proliferate. It is therefore necessary to apply on your skin a moisturizing anti-imperfections product at least twice a day.
And do not forget that in the case of comedones or large button, you can cheat and hide it using a tinted cream, a stick covering even a camouflage product! A corrector containing ingredients effective against imperfections such as salicylic acid, can camouflage and treat imperfections in one step. Choose a shade similar to that of your skin and apply it directly to the imperfection. Remove the excess corrector with your fingertips and, if necessary, reapply a coat.

I adopt the right reflexes
- Check that the products you are using are "non-comedogenic". This means that they have been tested and they will not block the pores of your skin.
- Scrubs and other masks improve the appearance of the skin provided they are used reasonably. Do not overdo it, you risk stressing your skin!
- Avoid pressing your buttons to avoid marking your skin.
- Change your pillowcases very regularly, clean the phone's handset, avoid wearing your hands in the face if they have not just been washed
- During your sports sessions, think about attaching your hair. These contain lipids that can very quickly spread on the skin of your face.

Finally, needless to remember that if you have followed all these tips and your acne does not resolve, you should consult a dermatologist.

Thanks to Olivia Sappey, Scientific Manager at Vichy