Mild to moderate acne + dry or damaged skin
People with mild to moderate acne may have any combination of blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples with or without pus, all over the face or in specific areas. Dry skin or a damaged skin barrier is most likely due to using the wrong skincare product - harsh cleansers, harsh, drying products.
Cleansing is an important step in skin care. If you wear oil-based makeup or SPF during the day, use a gentle oil-based makeup remover, and then follow up with a cleanser. A gentle cleanser is half the battle for healthy skin, so choose your cleanser wisely.
Acne is multi-factorial and reflects what is happening inside the body. To learn more, check out our blogs on the different causes of acne.
Daily Skin Care Routine
For mild to moderate acne + dry or damaged skin
- Cleanse face with Triple Action Cleanser and rinse with cool water. This concentrated, gentle cleanser doesn’t foam and you only need a small amount. It gently exfoliates and adds probiotics. Pat dry, leaving a little moisture for the next step.
- Apply Vitamin C Serum-in-Oil to your entire face. This serum will repair the skin barrier, nourish it and add powerful antioxidants. Vitamin C will also help prevent deep scarring.
- Apply Multilayer Serum to spots to target redness and oil.
- Apply Regulating Cream all over your face to regulate bacteria and help prevent blemishes (mix 1 drop of Vitamin C Serum-in-Oil with Regulating Cream if you have very dry skin).
- Take the Skin & Stress food supplement (3 capsules at once) to fill deficiencies in antioxidants and minerals.
Evening :
- Cleanse face with Triple Action Cleanser + cold water.
- Apply the Multilayer Serum to the pimples.
- Mix 1 drop of Vitamin C Serum-in-Oil with the Regulating Cream , and apply to the entire face.
Nutrition
Thanks to the new science of Nutrition, healthy eating now has a new purpose. Given the critical importance of our gut microbiome in body health and skin health, we need to choose foods that nourish our gut microbiome. To improve acne, a hormone-related skin condition, we should also prioritize foods that help balance our hormones.
Examples of foods that help feed our microbiome :
- Foods rich in fiber like oats, broccoli, bananas, apples, cabbage.
- Varied plant-based foods – aim for a minimum of 30-35 different foods per week (including herbs, spices, seeds, fruits and vegetables) to improve gut microbiome diversity.
Example of foods that help restore hormonal balance :
- Healthy fats like olive oil, flaxseed oil, avocado, nuts.
- Omega 3 (fish oil or omega 3 supplements).
Reduce sugar :
- Sugars (including simple carbohydrates) produce more insulin. An increase in insulin leads to an increase in androgens. An increase in androgens leads to an increase in sebum and potentially acne or pimples.
- In the case of skin aging, sugar causes premature aging through a process called glycation. Glycation irreversibly damages collagen and elastin, leading to sagging skin and wrinkles.
On the other hand, you should avoid foods that can aggravate acne such as cow's milk, processed or fried foods, sugar and chocolate.
To learn more about diet and acne, click here .
Lifestyle
Exercise increases blood flow, and blood carries oxygen and nutrients to the body's active cells, including the skin. Physical movement is also essential for balancing hormones. Any form of exercise is effective, from brisk walking to strength training. Find an activity you enjoy doing, and you'll be more likely to stick with it.
Stress management is another key element of health and healthy skin. Incorporate breathing exercises into your life, even if it’s just a few minutes a day. Yoga is a great way to combine physical and breathing exercises. In case of prolonged periods of stress, our Skin & Stress food supplement , rich in antioxidants and magnesium, is a valuable support.
Improve your sleep and take time to relax. Stress is an aggravating factor for acne, and many people suffer from stress without recognizing the symptoms.
To learn more about stress and acne, click here .
