How can you live better with severe acne?

Acne is a skin condition that appears at puberty, when hormones run riot. It is very common, affecting 8 out of 10 teenagers, both boys and girls. Acne manifests itself through the appearance of blackheads, whiteheads and/or red pimples, or even cysts, on the face, and sometimes the chest and back. Its main complication is the risk of scarring, sometimes permanent. Difficult to hide, it can also cause discomfort and unease for some people. Here are some practical tips to help you live better with acne.

5 simple everyday gestures

Apply
treatment prescribed as regularly as possible
Why?
For better, faster results.
Treating acne takes time (6 months or more), so the more the treatment and hygiene rules are respected, the faster the results and the lower the risk of scarring.
To prevent acne from becoming more severe
How?
Integrate the intake and application of prescribed products into a skincare ritual to make this moment a pleasant one
Set an alarm so you don't forget
Do not handle
buttons
Why?
To reduce the risk of irreversible scarring
Handling lesions can aggravate them and delay the effectiveness of treatments
How?
Keep hands and mind busy when the urge to touch pimples arises
Apply an ice cube for a few moments on painful red pimples to soothe them rather than touch them
Do not neglect
skin hygiene
Why?
To reduce excess sebum involved in pimple formation
To apply treatments to clean, dry skin
How?
Use gentle cleansing products specially formulated for acne-prone skin, to avoid aggressing already irritated skin.
Don't expose yourself
in the sun without protection
Why?
To avoid aggravating acne and scarring
The sun is an acne's false friend: even if pimples seem to disappear in the sun, a rebound effect with an increase in pimples will take place afterwards. It also encourages marks and scars
How?
Before each exposure, apply a sunscreen with a protection factor (SPF) of at least 30, as indicated on the label.
Choose a product suitable for acne-prone skin
Talk about it
if acne is difficult to live with
Why?
So you don't have to put up with acne and turn in on yourself
Whether it's 2 pimples or 25, acne can have a negative effect on your self-esteem and self-image.
How?
Solutions exist for every type of acne, so don't hesitate to ask your family, doctors, friends, on social networks, or any other trusted person for advice.

What factors aggravate acne?

A diet rich in fats and sugars
Stress
After sun exposure
Comedogenic make-up
Handling pimples
High-protein supplements (Whey proteins)
Exfoliating too often
Unsuitable contraceptive pills

The right way to apply make-up

Cleanse and moisturize skin before applying make-up
Use products labelled "non-comedogenic" or "acne-prone skin".
Use a green concealer stick or pencil to mask red spots (green neutralizes red)
Remember to clean brushes and sponges regularly, and not to share them with others
Always remove make-up