The UltimateGuidetoTreating Acne-Prone Skin

The Ultimate Guide to Treating Acne

Prone Skin

Acne is something that affects many, and it can be hard to know where to start when it comes to finding the right treatment for you. Acne affects people of all ages, from teenage acne to adult acne.

Whetheryou’resuffering from acute acne or the occasional breakout, pimples and breakouts can be frustrating andpainful.

In this guide, theteam at Caci break down some of the most effective treatments for clearing acne.

What is acne-prone skin? Acne or blemish-prone skin is skin that has a tendency to develop pimples and break out frequently. Acne iscausedbyhairfollicles becoming blocked with oil and dead skincells. Bacteria is trapped in the pore, which leadsto inflammation,causing pimples and breakouts.

Ifyou suffer from frequent breakouts, it is likelyyou have acne-prone skin.Your pores tendtoclogeasily makingyour skin more susceptibletoblackheads, whiteheads or pustules, more thanother skin types. Acneprone skin is not just common inteenagers, but itcan also happen inyouradultyears too. They can appear on theface, neck, shoulders,back or chest (body acne) andcan be triggeredat any point in our lives.

There areseveral things that cause or can contribute to acne: • Bacteria • Hormones • Dead skincell build-up • Diet • Stress

Best waystotreat blemishes and acne-prone skin Implementa good skincare routinefor acne An acne-fighting skincare routine doesn’t have to be complicated, butconsistency is recommended. • Cleanseyour skin

Cleansing should always be the first step in anygood skincare routine. It willgo a longway in keepingyour skin healthy and reducingbacteria build-up. TryMurad’s

Clarifying Cleanser orSkinsmith’sGel

Cleanser. • Exfoliate

Put down the hard scrubs! While it may betemptingtowanttogive your skin a good scrub, especially if it’s oily, physical exfoliatorswill only aggravateand inflame your acne. Chemicalexfoliatorsare an effective waytotackle clogged pores and dead skincell build-up on the skin. • Spot treatments

Spot treatments aregreat attargeting that one inflamed spot that just won’t seem to goaway. Put down the homeremedies like toothpasteandbaking powder and insteadreachfor:Murad Outsmart

Blemish ClarifyingTreatment, amedicated lightweightgel serum that helpsreduce the appearance of spotsand prevent future breakouts. MuradRapidRelief Spot

Treatmentisa maximumstrengthformula that reduces blemish size andredness withinfour hours. Skinsmiths Blemish

Treatmenttargetsspots, reducesredness andcalms blemish-prone areas. • Moisturise

It is importanttostillkeepyour skin hydrated andtokeepyour natural oils at bay.Avoid heavy moisturisers that have ingredients like shea butter and try a gel moisturiser (ifyou aremore on the combination/oily side). • SPF (AM only)

Sunscreen should bepart ofyour daily routineregardless of whetheryou spend a lot of time outside.UVdamage candelay your skin’shealing time andcause breakouts and scarringtolinger longer.

Stayconsistent Consistency is keywhen treating acne-prone skin. Itcan be temptingtowanttoswitch it up butwedon’trecommend jumping between lotsof different products. You may needto try treatments for 8-12weeks before yousee results.You may alsoexperiencepurgingas your skin adjuststoo - be patient!

Try nottopickatyour skin You’ve probably heard this one before, but pickingatyour skin isa big no-no. Touching yourfacecan spread bacteria whichcan make acne spread or worsen. Don’t pop pimples, even if it’s tempting. It only increasesyour chancesfor inflammation andcan lead to scarring or spreadingbacteria.

LooktoLED light treatments LED Light Therapyis agentle, non-invasive treatment that workstosoothe inflamed skin whilestimulating the skin’snatural regeneration process. There aretwo types of light used depending on what’s best suitedfor your skin: • Blue lighthelps fight against acne-causing bacteria while helping with skincell turnover andcalming inflammation. • Red lightenhances the skin’snatural defence mechanismstohelp speed up healing and encourages happier healthier skin.

The treatment iscompletelypainless (in factit’s actuallyreallyrelaxing) and is only 20 minutes.You’llfeelrefreshed immediately. We dorecommenda course of light therapy, depending onyour skinconcerns.

Try a blemishcontrolfacial AtCaci,we’ve developed theMurad Blemish ControlFacialspecifically madetoreduce blemishes and improveskin clarity, while soothingredness and inflammation. It is a 30-minute hydratingfacial treatment, greatfor opening clogged pores andcalm inflammation.

Get adeep clean with Hydradermabrasion Caci’sHydradermabrasiontreatment deeply cleanses,exfoliates andstimulates the skin through the Skinsmiths Detox Solution, electroporation (that helps penetratethe detox solutionfor better absorption) anda diamond exfoliating tiptoremovedead skincells.

Treat Acne with Caci’s Blemish Bootcamp This eight-week treatment plan hasbeen designedbyCacitoaddressblemishes internally and externally. Acombination of skin-correcting treatments,skincare and supplementsworkto reduce blemish-causing bacteria and improve your skin health. Booka free consultationtoday to get personalised advice!