Occasional stress-related pimples

Chronic stress is a key factor in acne. Stress-related acne can manifest as blackheads (+ enlarged pores), whiteheads and red pimples (with or without pus) on different parts of the face, but mainly around the temples, jaws, chin and sometimes on the cheeks.

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.

Daily Skin Care Routine

For occasional blemishes or pimples related to stress

Morning :

1. Cleanse face with Triple Action Cleanser and rinse with cool water. This concentrated, gentle cleanser does not foam and only a small amount is needed. It gently exfoliates and adds probiotics. Pat dry, leaving a little moisture for the next step.
2. Apply Vitamin C Serum-in-Oil all over your face. This serum will repair the skin barrier, nourish and add powerful antioxidants. Vitamin C will also help prevent deep scarring.
3. Apply Regulating Cream all over your face to regulate bacteria and prevent future blemishes.
4. Take the Skin & Stress food supplement (3 capsules at once) to fill antioxidant and mineral deficiencies.

Note: If your acne is more than 1-3 pimples, add the Multilayer Serum to the routine between the Vitamin C Serum-in-Oil and the Regulating Cream.

Evening :

1. Cleanse face with Triple Action Cleanser + cold water.
2. Massage Vitamin C Serum-in-Oil onto pimples.
3. 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 overall health and skin health, we should be choosing 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 :
- High fiber fruits and vegetables such as oats, broccoli, bananas, apples, cabbages, etc.
- 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.

Examples of foods that help restore hormonal balance :
- Healthy fats like olive oil, flax seeds, crushed hemp seeds, avocado, nuts.
- Omega 3 (fish oil or omega 3 supplements)

Eat more foods rich in potassium and magnesium :
- Bananas, oranges, melons, spinach, broccoli, sweet potatoes and prunes.
- Whole grains, leafy and dark green vegetables.

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 .