Acne vulgaris (or classic acne) manifests as blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples.
Blackheads are comedones and the mildest form of acne that look like tiny black spots on the skin, usually around the nose. Blackheads are a mixture of sebum, bacteria, and dead skin cells that have been exposed to the air.
Whiteheads are, like blackheads, comedones, but they are trapped inside the pore, which prevents toxins from draining out. They look like raised white bumps on the skin.
Pimples
Pimples are red lesions that can be sensitive and painful to the touch. Different names are assigned based on the size, depth, and severity of the pimple: papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts. Pimples are generally filled with pus, and squeezing or touching them can lead to scarring.
However, even unpopped pimples can form scars (creation of new skin that is different from the original skin). Scientists are still trying to understand the skin healing process, in particular why the new skin is different from the old.
But if you suspect something more complex than acne vulgaris, such as, for example, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), fungal acne with itching, rosacea, etc., we recommend that you consult a practitioner.
How to manage acne on a daily basis?
To prevent sebum, bacteria, and dead cells from accumulating and forming these comedones or pimples, it is essential to adopt a routine that purifies the skin without damaging it. Too often, anti-acne products dry out the skin, which causes it to produce even more sebum in response.
To break this vicious cycle, we have brought together our best targeted treatments in the Skin Diligent Acne Kit. This complete routine helps regulate sebum production, limit the proliferation of bacteria, and soothe inflammation to reduce redness and prevent scarring, while preserving the balance of your microbiome.
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