Showing posts with label acne. Show all posts
Showing posts with label acne. Show all posts

Thursday, July 9, 2020

Skin-Care Products that work for acne related issues

                               

My face can’t really give a testimony to the products I want to highlight since along the way, I’ve experimented with other brands that really didn’t agree with my skin. My skin, for some strange reason quickly gets darkly scarred if ever I give in to the temptation of touching a bump or pimple. What’s worse, is my constant battle with PMS that dispatches a new batch of acne that tempts me to touch. While I’ve discovered a few brands over the years that don’t cause my skin negative reactions, I’m still very open to discovering more organic-based products that contain fewer chemicals.

I have a friend, who was a University roommate that still has flawless skin and she rarely uses makeup. Her secret? Water….just water! She rinses with water! Someone asked her how she got rid of the oils on her skin, and again she simply responded “Water”. As a Chemistry expert, she knows that most of the skincare products we use contain chemicals that are too harsh for our skin.

Unfortunately for me, the one product I can swear by is pretty harsh..but it actually works! So here are some of the skin-care products that I’m really fond of:
#1

This is amazing!!! AAAAAND it actually works!! It stops pimples from maturing and has prevented many catastrophes in my life, once I acted swiftly.

#2

So, as far as I can tell, this has been working well also. I don’t seem to have breakout issues when I use this wash. It may be a bit harsh for some, but effective.
#3

If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it…. No need to change a product if it’s been working! I was introduced to Clean and Clean products, as a teenager when a representative came to my High school. As mentioned in an earlier blog, moisturising is very important. For me, that also means extra help to prevent acne. My sister told me that the tingles she felt on her face after using it was scary for her. Not a product for everyone I guess...
#4

Clean and Clear has been such a household name for so long and hasn't caused me any problems, so it makes sense that I try out other products that they have. I was told that these washes are more suited to dry skin, so I should really be using their cream-based versions. However, I just love the feel of dry, clean skin after and the lovely subtle scents of both products.
#5

So this was a discovery I stumbled upon. In my search to diversify my options, I looked to organic and plant-based products. I was informed that Tamanu oil would naturally help eradicate dark spots. Just a warning, according to my husband, it smells terrible, so I suggest you mix it with some other product or oil that can make the scent more tolerable.


Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Moisturise! Moisturise! Moisturise!



I must confess that I’ve been that girl who packs her face with makeup and never really takes time to actually care for her skin. I’m certainly paying for that now. I believe that I have enlarged pores and excessively oil-prone areas encouraged by over washing with harsh products.

While I know every person has their own skin type and skin condition also influenced by the environmental conditions in which they operate, I do believe that there are basic routines that can benefit all.

When I was a teenager, there was a lady in my church whose skin was simply flawless. One day I roused the courage to tell and was rewarded by her secret…”Cleanse…Tone…Moisturise…and Moisturise.” While I know many product lines come with products to deal with all three areas, I believe many of us don’t actually follow through on all…especially the need to moisturise!


Why is Moisturising so important?

Skin is our body’s largest organ and demands attention to remain healthy, youthful and blemish-free. Our body naturally functions to moisturise our skin by producing sebum. Sebum is produced by the body’s sebaceous glands, which coats and moisturises the skin and protects it. The face has close to 900 sebaceous glands per square centimetre of skin!

Unfortunately, as a teenager, I was guilty of over-washing my face believing that it would help me with acne. I ended up with my sebaceous glands overcompensating for my dry skin resulting in an overproduction of sebum in the face. Presently, I am faced with challenges resulting from overly oily skin. While I’ve learned that oil-prone skin is beneficial in the long run as it will keep my face supple, it’s a nightmare to keep makeup intact and maintain a fresh, clean look!

The Benefits of Moisturising

·        Protects your body from irritation and dryness
·        Improves cell function and speeded cell turnover
·        Helps protect against environmental damage
·        Slows the signs of aging
·        Soothes sensitive skin
·        Balances skin complexion
·        Can prevent acne breakout

So do your skin a favour and take the time to moisturise. Your skin will reward you later :)

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