For oily, acne-prone skin, a consistent plan of attack is required
Acne is the bane of the teenage years — and sometimes beyond. The reason why it manifests during adolescence is that hormonal changes tend to unleash excess oil production; the extra oil clogs pores, which, in turn, causes those pores to go haywire. Inflammation and infection can make those gunked-up pores painful and red to boot.
There isn’t only one form of acne, but the most common form is “acne vulgaris,” which manifests in blackheads (open comedones, or clogged hair follicles), whiteheads (closed comedones), and an array of bumps — pustules, papules, nodules, cysts, and so forth.
So for oily, acne-prone skin, a plan of attack is required, and it should be followed with consistency in order to see results.
Let’s start with the daytime routine:
For blackheads, whiteheads, and closed comedones, try a salicylic acid cleanser in the morning, like Cerave Acne Control Cleanser or the milder Renewing SA Cleanser. Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid; since it’s oil-soluble, it exfoliates the gunk from pores. Additionally, it’s anti-inflammatory, reducing redness.
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