If you have blemish-prone skin, know you’re not alone! Identifying different types of blemishes can be helpful when trying to determine how to treat them. This week in the blog, we are sharing how to identify different types of acne, as well as what to do to help reduce the appearance of blemishes.
Whiteheads + Blackheads
The first type of blemishes that we want to help identify are whiteheads and blackheads! This type of blemish generally appears where your skin is oilier, such as the T-zone area along your forehead, nose, and chin. Whiteheads appear as small white bumps on the skin, while blackheads appear as small black bumps on the skin. When you are trying to reduce the appearance of whiteheads and blackheads, we recommend using gentle exfoliating products with the following routine:
- Start with City Detox Environmental Defense Powder Cleanser to help gently exfoliate the skin with a blend of charcoal, papaya and aloe vera for a softer and smoother-looking complexion.
- After cleansing, we recommend applying Renewal-A Age-Defying Retinol Night Serum to help smooth the appearance of skin with a blend of retinol, niacinamide and vitamin C. Adding a retinol to your skincare routine when you have whiteheads and/or blackheads can help smooth the appearance of skin for a firmer and brighter-looking complexion.
- As the final step of your skincare routine, we recommend using BioDefense Environmental Protection Cloud Cream to help replenish skin for a healthier-looking complexion.
Papules + Pustules
The next blemish we want to help identify are papules and pustules! A papule blemish is a tender bump on the skin that is typically red with no visible whitehead. A pustule is similar to a papule and is usually red in color, but a pustule features a visible whitehead. To help reduce the appearance of these types of blemishes, we recommend the following routine:
- Start with Face Polish Gentle Oatmeal Scrub to help exfoliate, hydrate and rejuvenate the look of skin. Formulated with aloe vera, shea butter and coconut shell powder, this face scrub helps gently buff away impurities for a healthier-looking complexion.
- Next, apply B Your Best Superfood Niacinamide Serum to help improve the look of skin tone. Formulated with a superfood blend of kale, spinach, aloe and lavender, as well as niacinamide and vitamin C, this serum helps reduce the appearance of blemishes and helps balance the look of skin.
- As the final step of your skincare routine, we recommend using BioDefense Environmental Protection Cloud Cream to help replenish the look of skin for a healthier-looking complexion.
Cysts
The last form of blemishes we want to help identify are cysts! A cyst is a form of acne that is deep under the skin. These blemishes can take longer to go away as they are not as visible on the skin. To help reduce the appearance of blemishes, we recommend the following products:
- Start with Gentle Foaming Cleanser Daily Face Wash for All Skin Types to help gently remove excess oil and impurities while helping to replenish the look of skin with green tea, chamomile, and aloe vera.
- Next, apply Beauty Biome Microbiome Complex Serum to help balance the look of skin with moisture-rich prebiotic and probiotic ingredients. This serum helps reduce the look of uneven texture and encourages a healthier-looking microbiome.
- Last but not least, apply Visible Aid Moisture Restoring Cream to help soothe the look of skin with vitamin E for a smoother-looking complexion.
Preventative Skincare
If you have blemish-prone skin and experience a mix of different types of acne, we recommend following a skincare routine with products that help prevent blemishes before they start versus treating blemishes when they have already appeared. To help keep your skin looking soft and smooth, we recommend the following products:
- Start with Pure Radiance Revitalizing Cleanser with Lumitone to help even out the look of skin tone and texture. Formulated with amino and lactic acid, this cleanser is great for blemish-prone skin as it helps rejuvenate the look of your complexion.
- After cleansing, apply the Oil Control Toner Balancing Toner for Oily Skin to help reduce the appearance of excess oil and impurities. Formulated with witch hazel and rosemary extracts, this toner helps deep clean pores and is ideal for acne-prone skin.
- Next, apply B Your Best Superfood Niacinamide Serum to help improve the look of skin tone. Formulated with a superfood blend of niacinamide and vitamin C, this serum is great for blemish-prone skin as it helps give skin a more radiant-looking appearance.
- To finish your skincare routine, apply Advanced Night Recovery Pro Night Cream with Revivaderm to help smooth the look of skin and lock in hydration for a clearer, softer-looking complexion.
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