Did you know that June is Acne Awareness Month? Rather than the teenage skin stereotype, acne is something that can affect anyone at any time in their life, resulting in it being one of the most common skin conditions affecting all ages.
But what can cause acne, or skin that is prone to bursts or acne?
Acne prone skin is caused by an imbalance of hormones which can affect both men and women of all age groups and usually occurs when your hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells. Signs of problematic skin include whiteheads, blackheads and small or large tender lumps under the skin. Depending on its severity, acne can cause emotional distress and scarring. The earlier you start your skincare journey the lower the risk of scarring.
So, this Acne Awareness Month, we wanted to pool together some of our most popular products for acne prone skin.
Advanced Nutrition Programme Skin Clear Biome
One thing to remember is that acne prone skin isn’t something that can only be treated topically, it can also be treated from the inside out. Advanced Nutrition Programme Skin Clear Biome is a pioneering supplement harnessing the benefits of microbiome technology and formulated specifically for stressed and problem skin. Not only does it work to rebalance the skin’s natural barrier, but it brightens the skin while also supporting skin health and immunity.
Advanced Nutrition Programme Bestseller Skin Accumax
Another great option from Advanced Nutrition Programme, their bestseller Skin Accumax. It boasts a unique formula containing the ground-breaking and skin-perfecting ingredient DIM (a patented, highly active plant compound), as well as other complexion enhancing active ingredients which work from the inside out for clearer skin. Advanced Nutrition Programme have combined DIM with a special blend of vitamins that are known for maintaining healthy skin.
SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense
If you’ve ever tried any products from SkinCeuticals, you’ll know exactly just how amazing the brand is. With a unique combination of active ingredients including dioic, salicylic, LHA, glycolic and citric acids, this treatment is designed to target adult acne and visible signs of ageing by controlling excess sebum production, minimise hyperpigmentation, clear pores and smooth the complexion.
Environ Bestseller Skin EssentiA Low Foam Cleansing Gel
If you’ve been struggling with acne prone skin, chances are that you’ve heard of the amazing results that can be achieved with Environ. This gel cleanser effectively cleanses the skin of surface oils and impurities without drying out the skin or leaving it feeling tight and stripped.
IMAGE Skincare Ormedic Balancing Facial Cleanser Original Formula
Ormedic Balancing Facial Cleanser boasts green tea and chamomile to lift away makeup and impurities. It balances the PH of your skin so you don’t need a toner. A mix of comfrey, calendula and rich botanicals delivers essential nutrients to restore the skin's natural balance.
IMAGE Skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Matte Moisturizer SPF 30 New Formula
Another IMAGE product, this time in terms of SPF. It’s always important to include SPF in your daily routine, but if you’re treating acne with active ingredients, it can sometimes result in your skin being extra sensitive to the sun’s UV rays. Hence, the utmost importance in applying SPF each and every day. This is an ideal moisturiser for everyday with broad-spectrum SPF 30 protection, protecting the skin daily from the sun's harmful UVA and UVB rays.
Bioderma Sébium Sensitive Soothing Anti-blemish Care
Bioderma Sébium Sensitive is a soothing and moisturising anti-blemish cream for acne-prone skin. Helps treat the root cause of acne-prone blemishes and sensitivities by soothing, rehydrating, minimising redness and reducing spots and blemishes.
Cerave Blemish Control Gel
A fantastic budget option, the CeraVe Blemish Control Gel may be used as a daily all over face moisturiser or a targeted treatment gel for spots and blemishes. This moisturising treatment gel helps to eliminate the cause of spots and restores healthy skin while protecting the skin’s natural barrier. Gently exfoliates skin and reduces the appearance of blemishes and blackheads without drying out.
