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From getting that suspicious red bump on our faces to the dark spot from the past few months that can't seem to go away, dealing with acne could feel like a complicated journey where we need to prepare on all fronts— from prevention to healing.
Because treating and preventing acne feels more complex, it seems easy to fall into the trap of treatments or products that promise overnight success. While it’s completely normal to do so, we often notice that the results fall short compared to the time, effort, and resources— not to mention the emotional & mental investment, we put into finding these solutions.
Luckily, there's a holistic way to achieve acne-free skin that ensures sustainable, long-lasting results. Best part? You get to leave the guesswork to us. From prevention to healing, here's what you need to know and do to get one step closer to acne-free skin.
Why do we get acne? How do we prevent it?
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To fully grasp how important a holistic approach is when getting rid of acne, it's best to understand why acne occurs in the first place.
The main culprit is our pores clogged by excess sebum and residual dirt and makeup. These can then get inflamed and form acne. While both causes seem to point more toward external causes, lifestyle, and heredity can also factor in, with some people's hormones producing more (or less) sebum than what's healthy or having a tendency to be more prone to inflammation or bacteria entering the clogged pores.
At the heart of it all, understanding and including habits for pore care could help us prevent the heavier task of dealing with the remnants of our breakouts.
Your guide to pore care:
Double cleanse. Even when we think our one-wash with our trusty cleanser is enough, residual dirt and makeup can still stick around and clog pores. Try introducing double-cleansing with gentle yet effective products to ensure your pores stay clean and residue-free.
Watch out for your triggers. Because acne can be hormonal and hereditary, there may be certain triggers that could cause you to produce excess sebum or be more prone to inflammation. Because this feels more out of our control, we can do what we can to adjust and offset this tendency with healthier habits. If you find that stressful situations cause you to break out, try to alleviate it with what makes you happy on top of your skincare ritual. Some Women in Progress®️ can visibly notice their faces getting oilier during different points of their monthly cycle. Because this comes naturally, it's best to balance it with ensuring we keep our sheets and towels clean and lessening hormone-altering food during the time. It's all about the balance!
Schedule a decongesting Ritual regularly. Even with having healthy habits in place, there are times that our skin could still get congested and feel like it could use a healthy boost. Opt for decongesting, nourishing facials that get rid of the excess sebum, whiteheads, blackheads, and dead skin cells through a no-pricking approach. For best results, keep it in your monthly rotation to see significantly fewer breakouts. Hello, acne-free skin!
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Why do we develop acne marks, texture, and blemishes?
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When bacteria or inflammation enters the picture for our pores, our skin tends to respond to this by producing collagen and melanin as part of the process of healing.
The healing process, however, often varies from person to person. Some people may find that their skin underproduces collagen, resulting in depressed scars. Some overproduce collagen, which then results in bumps on our faces. Others, on the other hand, may tend to produce more melanin causing post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which manifests as dark spots and blemishes on our faces.
Since managing the skin post-acne often needs the help of more effective lasers and facials on top of our skin habits, here's a guide to finding the best laser facial for your post-breakout needs.
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All in the Habit
Going acne-free in a long-lasting, sustainable way will never be something that happens overnight (don’t believe it when they say otherwise!) For you to fulfill your acne goals, you also have to put in the consistency and commitment too. Keep the habit of caring for your pores and doing the needed work to slowly, but surely get rid of the remnants from your past breakouts. Take expert care with you to make it easier— we’ll happily go with you when you’re ready.