In the sun, the skin tends to become drier and thicker. This often results in an improvement in the acne, but don’t yell victory too quickly, this sudden healing is just a decoy! Even if they seem to resolve, the pimples are still there, just hiding a little further in the epidermis.
Thickening of the skin prevents sebum from draining normally and summer is over, when the epidermis regains its initial consistency, eliminates all stored sebum. He’s the famous rebound effect ! In the end, we’ll end up with more buttons than in the beginning…
No offense to the 3rd degree aunt and grandmothers whose acne advice can sometimes be summed up in the following sentence: “You have to expose yourself to the sun, it is the best remedy for pimples”. Yes but no. Because the thicker the skin, the more sebum it sometimes accumulates and creates inflammation under the skin.. But that is not all! In addition to the formation of pimples, blackheads can also appear, not to mention the fact that the skin becomes duller every day…
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Prevent acne breakouts after the sun
To avoid post-sun pimples as much as possible, just take it some precautions during the holidays. In addition to the usual skin care routine, which should not be overlooked, especially if the skin is capricious, some additional precautions will help avoid these drawbacks.
For starters, and even if you already know it, never forget it apply sunscreen every day On your face. Chemical or mineral filters, it’s up to you to choose according to the needs of your skin. And when you expose yourself, don’t forget to apply your SPF 30 minutes before exposure and reapply it every two hours or after each bath.
Sunscreen, in addition to protecting the skin from UV rays, it will slow down the phenomenon of skin thickening. And whoever says that the skin is less thick, says that the flow of sebum is almost normal and fewer pimples at the beginning of the school year!
In the evening, after having carried out the double cleansing, a method which combines an oily substance with an aqueous substance to obtain perfectly cleansed skin, apply a exfoliating lotion formulated with AHA-BHA (glycolic acid, salicylic acid, etc.) all over the face. Exfoliation is very important to keep skin pores from becoming clogged. Additionally, AHA-BHAs are known to control sebum production, even out grains, and fight blackheads.
Be careful though, this type of product should only be used in the evening and should be followed by a good moisturizer, otherwise hello tugging and irritation! And the next day, sunscreen is mandatory.
Hydration: an essential step
The sun dries out the epidermis and the best way to prevent it from rebelling and producing even more sebum is to water it as much as possible.. Yes, even your oily skin! And for good reason: all skin types need hydration. Through rich creams or moisturizing gels (formulated with water)… It is imperative to hydrate the skin morning and evening to allow it to maintain a firm and waterproof hydrolipidic film.
Treat acne after the summer, and fast!
If it’s too late and the acne appears just a few days after returning home, you can apply these few tips depending on the severity of the situation.
Which product for which type of acne?
If you only have a few pimples to complain about, no need to bring out the heavy artillery. Don’t touch it and everything will go back to normal very quickly. If you want to speed up the process, you can use a local product based on zinc. This trace element is highly appreciated in cosmetics for its anti-inflammatory and healing properties.
On each pimple it is also possible to apply a hydrocolloid patch, increasingly present in the cosmetic market in recent years. This will allow the pimple to ripen and the pus to be sucked out so you don’t have to puncture the pustule in question.
For large flare-ups
For a little more push important, you can replace your usual cream with a 2 in 1 treatment, both moisturizing and treating. This type of product is perfect for purifying the skin without attacking it.
Use it religiously morning and night for a few weeks (the cell renewal cycle of the epidermis is 3 weeks, so give it time to act). After this time, you should notice a real difference.
Anti-blemish treatments are often annoying, as they are highly concentrated in purifying active ingredients. But they can be effective when pimples are persistent or cystic. To avoid irritating the skin excessively, use it only in the evening (every other day to start) and only on the “problem” areas, so as not to create unnecessary dryness on healthy skin.
The next day a moisturizer is a must to avoid the papier-mâché effect. This type of product is very effective, but it should not be abused, running the risk of seriously damaging the skin..
While these tips are very effective after returning from vacation, they can obviously be useful to you at any time of the year. That said, good luck!
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Source: Madmoizelle
Mary Crossley is an author at “The Fashion Vibes”. She is a seasoned journalist who is dedicated to delivering the latest news to her readers. With a keen sense of what’s important, Mary covers a wide range of topics, from politics to lifestyle and everything in between.
