Acne vulgaris (or common acne) manifests as blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples.
Blackheads are comedones and the mildest form of acne, appearing as 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, preventing toxins from escaping. They appear as raised white bumps on the skin.
Pimples
Pimples are red lesions that can be tender and painful to the touch. There are different names given depending on the size, depth, and severity of the pimple: papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts. Pimples are usually filled with pus, and squeezing or touching them can lead to scarring.
However, even unpopped pimples can form scars (creation of new skin different from the original skin). Scientists are still trying to understand the skin healing process, particularly why the new skin is different from the old.
But if you suspect something more complex than acne vulgaris, such as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), itchy fungal acne, rosacea, etc., we recommend consulting a practitioner.
How to manage acne daily?
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 aggressing it. Too often, anti-acne products dry out the skin, causing it to produce even more sebum in reaction.
To break this vicious cycle, we have gathered our best targeted treatments in the Skin Diligent Acne Kit. This complete routine helps regulate sebum production, limit bacterial proliferation, and soothe inflammation to reduce redness and prevent scarring, all while preserving your microbiome's balance.
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