I am very fortunate that I don't have skin that is prone to breakouts. But one of my best friends has skin that is. She is constantly asking me what she should try that really works to help eliminate breakouts. Personally, I prefer to try a product before recommending it, but since that isn't always possible, I'll do the next best thing. Really research it. Here is what I found out.
1. Acne isn't wet and it doesn't need to be "dried out". Basically, acne is caused by a bacteria that invades a hair follicle. White blood cells rush to defend the hair follicle and when they do, they create an enzyme that damages the "wall" of the follicle. When the wall is damaged, it's contents leak into the dermis. When that happens, the skin becomes inflamed, which show up on the skin as zits. It's a little more complicated than that, but you get the idea.
2. Chocolate and fries in moderation aren't going to give you acne. Acne is caused by the body producing more sebum than is needed (to keep the hair and skin moisturized) or by hormones getting slightly out of whack and not regulating androgen correctly. While an occasional chocolate bar or french fries aren't going to wreck your skin, a diet rich in sugars or fats can lead to inflammation or free radical damage, which can help perpetuate acne flare-ups. Everything in moderation, my friends.
3. Harsh treatments won't decimate your acne. The key in treating acne is to reduce inflammation, which means don't irritate it. Treating your skin harshly can have the opposite effect; stimulating the already over active gland into producing more sebum. If a product irritates the skin, or makes it burn or tingle, you aren't helping your skin, so don't do that.
What can you do to help get your adult acne in check? You need to disinfect the dermis, reduce oil production, do a better job gently exfoliating (without injuring the skin, see #3) or regulate the production of androgen. Clearly, some of those acne reducing steps is easier to accomplish than others, so what should you do?
Look for products that can disinfect the skin by getting rid of acne-causing bacteria. Reduce sebum without over-drying the skin and gently exfoliate without scrubbing or irritating the skin. Since the key is not to irritate the skin and cause more inflammation, it is important to find products that can gently treat the skin in a way that is scientifically proven to alter your skin.Perricone M.D. has put together a group of products designed to work together to fight adult acne in a gentle, proven way. This Acne Treatment Kit comes with:
Skin Clear Cleanser, which cleans the surface of the skin, as well as deeper in the pore. Even better, it has DMAE, which tone and firm the skin.
Skin Clear Acne Toner, which contains both anti-microbial and anti-bacterial agents to stop bacteria and a salacylic acid to exfoliate the skin and literally clean and exfoliate inside the pore.
Skin Clear Acne Treatment, which goes one step further to reduce bacteria deeper in the dermis.
Skin Clear Hydrator, which helps smooth the appearance of the skin, making it look hydrated and healthy.
TWO lucky Gouldyox Reviews Reader scan WIN a Perricone, M.D. Acne Trial Kit to try for themselves by leaving a comment below telling me what products or rituals you have tried that didn't work.
Be sure to register, log in, or leave your email address when you leave a comment here. For additional entries, leave a comment telling me the same on the Gouldylox Reviews Facebook page. This contest is now closed and winners have been notified by email. Keep reading for my next giveaway!
The contest begins on Monday, December 21 and runs until January 5th. For more info on Pericone Products, visit them here!
Product for winners is being furnished by the company so I can give it away. (I can't afford to buy it for you!)
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1. Acne isn't wet and it doesn't need to be "dried out". Basically, acne is caused by a bacteria that invades a hair follicle. White blood cells rush to defend the hair follicle and when they do, they create an enzyme that damages the "wall" of the follicle. When the wall is damaged, it's contents leak into the dermis. When that happens, the skin becomes inflamed, which show up on the skin as zits. It's a little more complicated than that, but you get the idea.
2. Chocolate and fries in moderation aren't going to give you acne. Acne is caused by the body producing more sebum than is needed (to keep the hair and skin moisturized) or by hormones getting slightly out of whack and not regulating androgen correctly. While an occasional chocolate bar or french fries aren't going to wreck your skin, a diet rich in sugars or fats can lead to inflammation or free radical damage, which can help perpetuate acne flare-ups. Everything in moderation, my friends.
3. Harsh treatments won't decimate your acne. The key in treating acne is to reduce inflammation, which means don't irritate it. Treating your skin harshly can have the opposite effect; stimulating the already over active gland into producing more sebum. If a product irritates the skin, or makes it burn or tingle, you aren't helping your skin, so don't do that.
What can you do to help get your adult acne in check? You need to disinfect the dermis, reduce oil production, do a better job gently exfoliating (without injuring the skin, see #3) or regulate the production of androgen. Clearly, some of those acne reducing steps is easier to accomplish than others, so what should you do?
Look for products that can disinfect the skin by getting rid of acne-causing bacteria. Reduce sebum without over-drying the skin and gently exfoliate without scrubbing or irritating the skin. Since the key is not to irritate the skin and cause more inflammation, it is important to find products that can gently treat the skin in a way that is scientifically proven to alter your skin.Perricone M.D. has put together a group of products designed to work together to fight adult acne in a gentle, proven way. This Acne Treatment Kit comes with:
Skin Clear Cleanser, which cleans the surface of the skin, as well as deeper in the pore. Even better, it has DMAE, which tone and firm the skin.
Skin Clear Acne Toner, which contains both anti-microbial and anti-bacterial agents to stop bacteria and a salacylic acid to exfoliate the skin and literally clean and exfoliate inside the pore.
Skin Clear Acne Treatment, which goes one step further to reduce bacteria deeper in the dermis.
Skin Clear Hydrator, which helps smooth the appearance of the skin, making it look hydrated and healthy.
TWO lucky Gouldyox Reviews Reader scan WIN a Perricone, M.D. Acne Trial Kit to try for themselves by leaving a comment below telling me what products or rituals you have tried that didn't work.
Be sure to register, log in, or leave your email address when you leave a comment here. For additional entries, leave a comment telling me the same on the Gouldylox Reviews Facebook page. This contest is now closed and winners have been notified by email. Keep reading for my next giveaway!
The contest begins on Monday, December 21 and runs until January 5th. For more info on Pericone Products, visit them here!
Product for winners is being furnished by the company so I can give it away. (I can't afford to buy it for you!)
Subscribe and never miss a thing! Disclosure/Disclaimer Statement Copyright 2009, Gouldylox Reviews. All rights reserved.