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Your Personalized Overview
Your skin profile is a combination of acne and potential discoloration. Below are some of the keys to your skin:
Lighter Pigmented Skin - more likely to find yourself with a dark mark, or what's referred to as Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) after acne heals. Always wear sunscreen with at least SPF 30 if you'll be exposed to the sun.
Control Acne First - before tackling dark marks, it's important to treat the underlying acne first so new marks can't appear. A combination of regular facials, diet shifts, and lifestyle changes can help make a big difference.
Exfoliation - proper exfoliation can be largely beneficial to your skin type. We generally don't recommend mechanical exfoliation; instead, opt for products with ingredients such as Lactic Acid or Azelaic Acid.
Hormonal Causes - sometimes women with perfect skin in their teens all of a sudden breakout in their 20s and beyond. Known as adult-onset acne, this can be caused by external or internal stressors, or physiological changes such as getting off birth control.
Things That May Affect Your Skin
Diet
Studies are finally showing what has been common sense for decades: your diet can affect your acne. Given your heavy consumption of processed foods, your blemishes may be caused by a spiked insulin response in your body, which causes inflammation. Try to eat a more balanced diet with low-glycemic foods like vegetables and fruits, and also try cutting out dairy products from your diet. In many of our clients, this can produce dramatic results when coupled with a good skincare regimen.
Stress
Your higher levels of stress may be making your acne worse. Stress triggers inflammatory responses in the body, and also may cause your skin to produce more sebum, clogging pores. Daily exercise, mediation, and practicing relaxation techniques can help calm flare ups triggered by stress.
Beneficial Ingredients To Watch For
Salicylic Acid
effective for non-inflammatory acne, oil plugs, and discoloration
Green Tea
highly soothing and anti-inflammatory that may help with discoloration
Benzoyl Peroxide
when applied at 2.5% concentration and following a consistent, gentle regimen, BP can treat most mild to medium forms of acne
Vitamin B5 (Supplement)
some acne studies show vitamin b5 supplementation can help significantly decrease acne and control oil
Vitamin A (Supplement)
Accutane and Retinol are forms of Vitamin A - people with acne tend to be deficient and daily supplementation can help
Willow Bark Extract
natural antiseptic + exfoliant
Zinc Oxide
anti-inflammatory
Activated Charcoal
Detoxifying // Oil-Absorbing // Unclogs Pores // Reduce Blackheads
Aloe Vera
Antioxidants A, C, and E // Anti-Inflammatory // Soothes Redness and Irritation
Bentonite Clay
Detoxifying // Draws toxins out // Controls excess sebum