Hey, acne starters!
Do you look in the mirror every morning and wish the acne on your face would disappear overnight? Don’t worry, you’re not alone in being plagued by acne, almost everyone has dealt with it.
Today, let’s talk about HOW TO GET RID OF ACNE, from lifestyle habits to skincare tips, hand in hand to teach you how to effectively get rid of acne.
Where does acne come from?
First figure out the enemy before you can defeat it! There are four key factors that contribute to the formation of acne:
Excessive oil: sebaceous glands secrete like crazy, and your face is as oily as a pancake pan.
Clogged pores: old keratin + oil = blackheads/whiteheads pimples.
Bacterial orgy: Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) throws a party in the pores.
Inflammatory eruption: big red, painful pimples make an appearance!
Simply put: Excess oil clogs pores, which breeds bacteria, and pimples are born.
How to Get Rid of Acne in 6 Scientifically Effective Ways
1.Cleanse, but don’t overdo it!
The right way to do it:
Use a gentle amino acid cleanser (such as Cosmeceuticals, Flourish) every morning and evening.
Don’t use too hot water, lukewarm water is best to avoid irritating the skin.
Oily skin can occasionally use a cleanser with salicylic acid (BHA) to help unclog pores.
Never over-clean, and do not use soap or strong oil-control cleanser, which will damage the skin barrier, the more you wash the worse.
2.Oil Control + Unclog Pores
A must see for oily skinned people!
Salicylic Acid (BHA): can penetrate deep into pores to dissolve oil, suitable for blackheads, closed mouth.
Recommended products: Paula Paula’s Choice 2% Salicylic Acid Extract, Skin Spa K Milk.
Niacinamide (Niacinamide): oil control + anti-inflammatory, acne skin pro mother ingredients.
Recommended products: The Ordinary 10% niacinamide essence, OLAY white bottle.
Dry skin / sensitive skin: you can use a low concentration of fruit acids (AHA), such as lactic acid, amygdala, mild exfoliation.
3.Anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory, suppress red swollen acne
If the acne is already red and inflamed, you need:
Banshee (benzoyl peroxide): a little antiseptic, suitable for dabbing on big red pimples.
Note: it may peel, we recommend starting with a low concentration of 2.5%.
Tea Tree Essential Oil: a natural antibacterial for the occasional small pimple.
How to use: dilute and dab on (don’t use all over the face, it can irritate!) .
4.Moisturize! Moisturize! Moisturize!
Oily skin also need to moisturize, skin dehydration, but will secrete more oil to “self-protection”, the result is …… more oil! More acne!
Moisturizing ingredients for acne-prone skin:
Ceramides (to repair the barrier)
Hyaluronic Acid (hydrating and non-greasy)
Panthenol (B5) (soothing and anti-inflammatory)
Recommended products: Cerave PM Milk, Skin Spa B5 Repair Cream (topical thick application).
5.Sun protection! Otherwise acne will get darker!
UV rays will aggravate inflammation and make acne marks deeper and harder to fade.
The first choice for acne skin sunscreen is to choose a light, oil-free formula of sunscreen (such as Elta MD UV Clear, Winona Clear Sunscreen).
Give priority to physical sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide), which is mild and non-irritating.
6.Keep your hands to yourself! Don’t squeeze your pimples!
I know it’s hard, but squeezing pimples = suicidal skincare!
Bacteria on your hands can make inflammation worse.
Squeezing can lead to pimples and acne scars (100 times harder to get than a pimple!) .
If you can’t help it, at least do wash your hands! Sterilize pimples with alcohol pads. Then gently poke it with a pimple needle and apply a pimple patch to suck out the pus.
Lifestyle Habits: Reducing Acne at the Source
Skin care is only a superficial effort, internal adjustment is more important!
1.Diet: Eat less of these “pimple popping foods”.
High GI foods (sugar, milk tea, white bread) → stimulate the sebaceous glands work like crazy.
Milk / dairy products (especially skim milk) → contains pro-inflammatory hormones.
Fried foods (French fries, fried chicken) → Increase skin inflammation.
Eat more of these:
Omega-3 (salmon, flaxseed) → anti-inflammatory
Zinc (oysters, pumpkin seeds) → inhibits acne bacteria
Vitamin A (carrot, spinach) → Regulates keratin metabolism
2.Sleep: staying up late = acne breakout package
Staying up late elevates cortisol (stress hormone), which stimulates oiliness + inflammation.
Try to go to bed before 23:00 (I know it’s hard, but try!) ..
Don’t play with your cell phone 1 hour before bed (blue light affects skin repair).
Stress management: relax
When you are stressed, your body secretes more androgens → stimulates sebaceous glands → acne is more rampant!
Stress reduction tips:
Exercise 30 minutes a day (sweating detoxifies the body, but remember to wash your face in time!) .
Meditation, deep breathing (it really works, try it!) Meditation, deep breathing (it really works, try it!).
Frequently Asked Questions QA
Q: Can I use masks for acne-prone skin?
A: Yes! But choose anti-inflammatory and soothing types (such as Fo-Ching and Shijiazhuang), and don’t use heavy moisturizing masks.
Q: How long does it take for acne to go away?
A: 1-2 weeks for mild acne, 1-3 months for severe acne (stick to skincare!). .
Q: How do I get rid of acne marks?
A: Red acne marks: anti-inflammatory (Centella asiatica, Olea europaea extract). Black acne marks: whitening (VC, Arbutin).
Final Tips: The Ultimate Rules for Battling Acne
Patience! Acne doesn’t disappear overnight, stick to your skincare for 1-2 months to see results.
Streamline your skincare! Don’t pile 10 layers of products on your face, you might smother your acne instead.
See a doctor for severe acne! If your face is full of pustules and cysts, don’t toss them on your own, rush to the dermatologist!
In the end, the right way to clean, with a reasonable skincare steps, coupled with adjusting the diet and regular routine, acne problems can be greatly improved.