The best acne creams recommended by dermatologists

The better creams for L’acne they must keep pimples and blackheads at bay but also soothe the skin, often sensitive and delicate. In fact, we need to dispel a myth: the oily skin it is no longer “resistant” to aggression, as we tend to mistakenly believe. Constantly stress her out with products purifying and astringents or exfoliate it excessively will only cause theinflammation. If, after removing the excess sebumthen, we do not apply a adequate moisturizer we will end up having a face that is always shiny and, at the same time, dehydrated. The first step to take care ofimpure epidermistherefore, is to create a routine skincare suited to your needs, as the doctor explains Elisabetta Fulgionespecialized in Dermatology and Venereology and in Aesthetic Medicine, consultant for La Roche-Posay.

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Acne, what is it?

“Exist various types of acne-prone skin, which is why it is essential to know the condition you suffer from to better understand treatment prescribed by the doctor and which dermocosmetic products are best to use. Generally speaking, acne manifests itself with blackheads, pustules and papules which can appear individually or simultaneously on the face, shoulders and chest. Based on the age of onset, we can talk about acne-prone skin adolescent And preadolescent, which affects around 80% of young people. In adults, however, the skin rashes are mainly concentrated on the backas regards man, and on the area of lower third of the face in women. In the female population, in particular, the management of this blemish can become complex if accompanied by stress, sleep disorders and the use of contraceptives.”

What is the most correct care routine for impure skin?

«Although a routine based on cleansing, hydration And protection is fundamental, the choice of products to use should always follow an “objective” analysis of the skin biotypeany imperfections present and take any into account dermatological therapies that the patient is facing. The three golden rules to always follow are: treat the skin with delicacyuse products suitable for your skin type and choose specific treatments for the blemish you suffer from. Recent studies have shown that daily use of a detergent specific for normal to oily skin it would help improve its appearance, keeping it intact barrier function. Among the most suitable formulations, there are **gel syndet **(from English synthetic detergentsobtained through a saponification process which makes them particularly delicate, ed.), cleansing creams and mousses containing substances with a sebum-regulating, corneolitic, antimicrobial and hydrating action”.

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Which moisturizer to choose?

«Many people think that those who have the oily skin you don’t need to use cream, and that’s wrong. Acne-prone skin must be nourished with specific products capable of keeping it in good condition and preventing external factors such as smog, UV rays and pharmacological treatments from altering the balance of the skin barrier, making it more fragile and reactive. The bestthe creams for theacne these are light emulsions or microemulsions, oil in water, very fluid and gels. All formulations must be non-comedogenic And oil-freei.e. free of mineral oils, vegetable oils and animal fats”.

Effaclar Duo + M’s La Roche Posay it is a treatment with Phylobioma and niacinamide that reduces pimples, blackheads and post-acne spots.

Imperfection Control Gel CeraVe It’s a lightweight moisturizer with salicylic and glycolic acids that help prevent blemishes and blemishes.

Rebalancing Face Cream by Absurd hydrates and normalizes sebum thanks to uniforming niacinamide and exfoliating mandelic acid.

Active, which ones work?

«The useful ingredients in all cases of acne-prone skin are thesalicylic acidfor its anti-microbial properties andhyaluronic acid for its hydrating action, which allows you to keep the skin barrier in good condition. The exfoliating acidshowever, like glycolic, they are much more useful in comedonal forms and to reduce the appearance of unsightly spots hyperpigmentations. Among the mistakes to avoid, first of all that of applying cortisone creams on pimples expecting to reduce their appearance when instead you end up making the situation worse. Secondly, it is better to stay away from masks and scrubs homemade which only risk inflaming the skin” concludes the doctor Fulgione.

Blemish + Age Defense by SkinCeuticals it is a corrective serum that combats imperfections thanks to the mix of salicylic and glycolic acids.

Sébium Serum by Bioderma is an anti-blemish serum with salicylic acid, glucosamine and hyaluronic acid.

Normaderm Phytosolution by Vichy with salicylic acid, soothing probiotics and hyaluronic acid it hydrates for a long time and prevents imperfections.

If your skin is very dry

Finally, it should not be forgotten that theacne It does not only affect oily skin. On the contrary, even those who produce little sebum may be affected and a very light moisturizer may not be enough. Furthermore, in some cases, skin rashes, if particularly severe, can be treated by administering drugs which have as a side effect theextreme dryness. In these cases, to keep the skin healthy without irritating or suffocating it, it is best to use creams with an enveloping texture, yes, but not greasywith a light and satin finish, capable of restoring the right degree of comfort and elasticity.

Cleanance Hydra by Avene it is a soothing treatment that helps restore the altered hydrolipidic film, restoring comfort to dry skin sensitized by anti-acne dermatological treatments.

Acnestil H-Biome by Relax supports the skin microbiome, intensely hydrates, soothes and protects dry, acne-prone skin.

Biology AC Hydra by A-Derma it is formulated to compensate for the drying effect of pharmacological treatments on acne-prone skin.

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Source: Vanity Fair

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