How to Take Care of Acne Prone Skin: Treatments and Preventative Tips

It’s your wedding rehearsal day, and you’ve spent three weeks prepping your face for blemish-free photos on your big day. Of course, our bodies have agendas of their own, so if you’re struggling with acne-prone skin, let’s break down the basics so you can have these preventative practices in your back pocket.

What is blemish or acne-prone skin?

Our genetics and our environment impact our skin in ways that we often don’t think twice about. Blemish or acne-prone skin is a result of excessive oil production and sebum, which sends the sebaceous glands into a frenzy. And as a result, our facial skin is met with acne and blemishes galore.

Acne vs. rosacea

While acne does cause redness, it is typically isolated in the form of a bump or pimple. Rosacea, on the other hand, shows up on the face with blushing, rash and swelling red bumps, but it can also make appearances on the chest and neck. Acne varies in its placement and can be found on the chest, back shoulders and buttocks. 

Noninflammatory acne

There are varying levels of acne and just as many different ways it invades our skin. For example, non-inflammatory acne is super common and often presents as blackheads and whiteheads. 

Inflammatory acne

Inflammatory acne is a skin condition where sore bumps, swelling, and pus-filled pimples spread across the skin. Inflammatory acne also contains dead skin cells and excess oil that has built up over time. It’s characterized specifically by its redness and the painful nature of its pimples.

What causes acne to appear on skin?

There’s nothing worse than dealing with a last-minute breakout, especially in scenarios like picture day at work. Maybe it’s your wedding day and no amount of concealer in the world can hide this unholy, unwanted neighbor. But what is the exact cause of acne on the skin? The truth is that there are a whole slew of variables that contribute to whether or not you will experience bouts of acne throughout your lifetime.

Genetics and hormones

Genetics and hormones play an enormous role in your journey. You may be predisposed to acne-prone skin thanks to a parent who has passed on a hormonal condition through your genes that causes an inflammatory response to bacteria.

Side effects of some medications

Of course, side effects are expected in most modern methodologies, whether it’s a treatment or medication. In the old days, we were able to recite all of the side effects of certain medications. But now, even though there are plenty that we are familiar with, there’s even more that we’re not.

Diet, your stress levels, and smoking

Our skin is affected by internal and external factors alike. That means that what you choose to nourish your body with, the way you can handle mitigating stress, and even habits like smoking can all contribute to acne-prone skin and flare-ups.

Harsh, pore-clogging skincare products

Being mindful of the products you choose for your skincare routine makes a huge difference in your body‘s ability to maintain clean, unclogged pores. Skin care products can sometimes contain harsh ingredients that clog pores and keep your skin feeling less than up to par. Ingredients you should keep an eye out for include palm oil, coconut oil, wheat germ, sodium sulfate, and more.

Which skin treatments can help alleviate acne concerns?

If you’ve been using skin care products with those ingredients, don’t fret. There’s plenty of space and time to backtrack and introduce active ingredients that help with hydration, fine lines, and sebum production.

Nano Infusion facials

Nano Infusion facials are a great, non-invasive alternative facial treatment. With no needles involved, tiny round pyramids pressed down and vibrate against the skin, prompting the emergence of microchannels. Nano Infusion facials can rejuvenate the skin, alleviating common skin concerns like uneven texture, hyperpigmentation, loss of elasticity, and more.

The Perfect Derma Peel

It’s hard to imagine describing anything as perfect, especially given the nature of how varied skin care treatments can be. But the Perfect Derma Peel is living up to its namesake, and this medium depth chemical peel is an incredible treatment on its own. 

This painless process begins by applying the peel to the target area, penetrating the outer 2 to 3 layers of skin, and before you know it, you’re done. Combined with a wonderful, hyaluronic acid-packed serum after, you might find yourself feeling entirely too pampered.

A great at-home skincare routine with products for your skin type

A great at-home skincare routine begins with understanding your skin's needs and prioritizing them accordingly. The best thing you can do for your skin type is to come up with a series of products and treatments that serve your skin's concerns while building a long-term regimen based on skin treatments that actually work for your skin type.

Book a skincare consultation with Lafrance Aesthetics

Whether you’re ready to address the uneven texture of your skin or you’re looking for a little extra oomph, Lafrance Aesthetics cannot wait to help you get started. If you’re ready to book your consultation and first session, head on over to our website to get started. We cannot wait to meet you!