They say it's "acne," but why do I still have pimples on my face even though I'm in my thirties? Does this mean I'm still in my "youth"? In fact, the so-called acne is acne, which is more common during adolescence, so people prefer to call it "acne." Even after adolescence, acne can still occur due to various adverse factors in life. People call it "adult acne." Many modern women are troubled by acne. Having acne not only affects their appearance, but also damages their skin and may leave acne marks. Let's take a look at some details that should not be ignored when treating acne.
1. Details to Pay Attention to When Treating Acne
1. Never squeeze forcefully
Once acne appears, never squeeze it with your fingers. Squeezing it often worsens the condition, and can even cause acne to merge and form pustules or abscesses, ultimately leaving scars. Although it may seem like squeezing out the toxins from the acne directly makes it go away, the squeezed area often leaves deep acne marks. Over time, it may even become a depression or permanent scar.
2. Choose the right cleanser
Acne is generally caused by excessive sebum secretion from the sebaceous glands, so the cleanser must be refreshing and low-irritating. You can also use a facial soap. In terms of water temperature, it is usually sufficient to use warm water that is similar to body temperature. Be sure not to use hot water.
3. Avoid using exfoliating scrubs and astringents
Many women have a habit of using astringents or exfoliating scrubs after washing their face to deeply cleanse the skin. However, if you have acne, it will stimulate the epidermis and exacerbate the secretion function of the sebaceous glands, making the condition worse.
4. Get enough sleep and water every day
Ensure eight hours of sufficient sleep and drink enough water every day. Adequate hydration and sleep can promote a balanced internal environment and normal endocrine function, relieving the stress on the heart and reducing or even eliminating acne on the forehead.
5. Don't rely solely on drinking herbal tea to treat acne
Many "acne sufferers" believe that acne is a sign of heat toxins in the body, so they drink herbal tea as soon as they have acne. It is important to note that if you have a weak spleen, it is not suitable to consume too many cold foods, such as herbal tea and frozen drinks. It is also not advisable to drink heat-clearing and fire-purging soups frequently, as it may worsen the symptoms of spleen deficiency and exacerbate the acne caused by phlegm-damp obstruction.
2. Easy Ways to Remove Acne Marks
Acne scars are generally formed by infection, inflammation, or external force squeezing. If acne is not treated in a timely and appropriate manner when it occurs, the inflammatory reaction of skin cells will damage the skin tissue and lead to the formation of scars. If the acne marks do not penetrate into the dermis, they can be completely removed. But if the dermis is damaged, it is not possible to completely remove the acne marks, only to improve them to a certain extent.
If you don't want to leave acne marks, you can pick at acne, but never squeeze it. Some acne can be painful and may form pustules. Such acne should not be squeezed or picked. Just apply some topical medication, and it will fall off on its own after a few days. However, another type of acne is like a small lump, not very painful, and does not form pus. Medications cannot make it subside. Especially if it is large and dark in color, you should consult a doctor to have it removed.
In addition, the following practices are helpful in removing acne marks:
1. Use whitening products every day. Most whitening products have the effect of lightening acne scars. Whitening products containing fruit acid will have faster effects in fading blemishes, but remember to use sun protection every day.
2. Use acne mark removal masks or whitening masks 2-3 times a week. They have the effect of lightening acne marks.
3. Regular exfoliation is important. It can not only improve dark acne marks, but also allow the skin to absorb more whitening ingredients.
4. Take oral vitamin C every day and eat more fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C.
5. Apply vitamin E oil directly to the acne marks and gently massage to promote the absorption of more effective ingredients and stimulate skin renewal.
6. Professional chemical peels also have good effects. Chemical peels use fruit acids to stimulate cell proliferation and fade acne marks, but if the acne marks are deep, the effect may be limited.
7. If the problem is not acne marks but acne scars, then laser surgery should be considered for treatment.
