Acne : Causes, care, best creams and skincare

Si tratta di una delle più comuni malattie infiammatorie croniche della pelle, infatti l'80% dei giovani adulti e degli adolescenti sperimenta questa patologia.

Colpisce le unità pilosebacee della pelle e può provocare reazioni infiammatorie o non infiammatorie: comedoni aperti (punti neri), comedoni chiusi (punti bianchi) e lesioni infiammatorie come noduli, pustole e papule.

Causes

The four main pathological factors involved in the development of acne are: increased sebum production, irregular follicular exfoliation, proliferation of Propionibacterium acnes, and inflammation of the affected area.

Other factors that trigger acne include genetics, male sex, age, stress, and smoking, as well as medications such as androgens, corticosteroids, and even cosmetics (ahinoi).

Ingredients to Use

What can help you treat and prevent acne:

  • Salicylic Acid: an exfoliant that helps remove impurities that clog pores, preventing and fighting the formation of comedones (a fundamental step);
  • Niacinamide: works to regulate sebum production and reduce inflammation;
  • Retinoids: target comedones, reduce sebum production, and normalize epithelial exfoliation;
  • Clay: has sebum-regulating, balancing, and scar-healing properties;
  • Antimicrobials such as benzoyl peroxide and azelaic acid.

Useful Tips

If you suffer from acne, you know firsthand that keeping your face clean is essential, both to remove excess sebum and to prevent bacterial overgrowth. Don't overdo it, though!
Remember that one of the main side effects of topical acne products is skin irritation: use a lightweight facial moisturizer containing ingredients with hydrating and soothing properties.
Stick with sun protection using lightweight products: it will protect you from the characteristic acne marks.
And if the moisturizer + SPF routine is too much for your skin, don't worry: you can use just SPF alone.

Instead, if your skin experiences the annoying skin-purging (skin purging with increased impurity presence) don't panic: this is completely normal and part of the healing process, so don't give up!

So, What Should You Do If You Have Acne?

Remember that the main goal of acne treatment is to control and treat existing lesions, prevent permanent scarring as much as possible, and limit the duration of the condition. Additionally, be aware that it may take 3-6 weeks, or longer, before you see improvement.

If it seems like your situation isn't improving or is getting out of your control, don't wait and talk to a doctor.

Acne can indeed be treated both topically and systemically (with oral medications): a combined treatment that targets more than one of the mechanisms of acne pathogenesis often works well.

Products for: acne, whiteheads and blackheads

SKIN FIRST® has curated a collection of blemish and acne treatments that work perfectly for anyone with oily, impure skin’s daily skincare routine.

Thanks to their specialized formulas, our products regulate sebum production, prevent and combat comedones (whiteheads and blackheads) and breakouts. They also come in a wide range of formats and types — creams, boosters, cleansers, and acne face masks — to cover every step of your skincare routine.
  • Purifying Cleansing Mousse

    Purifying Cleansing Mousse

    Gentle cleansing foam with targeted purifying and sebum-regulating action for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin.

    Function Cleanser, Sebum Regulator, Mattifier
    Ingredients Salicylic Acid, Polylysine, Alteromonas Ferment Extract (+)
    Use Every day
  • Photo of Product Packaging and Label: Booster Niacinamide + Azeloglicina

    Booster Niacinamide + Azeloglicina

    Concentrated facial serum with sebum-regulating, impurity-fighting and soothing action. With Niacinamide and Azeloglicina, it evens out skin tone.

    Function Cleanser, Schiarente, Sebum Regulator
    Ingredients Niacinamide, Azeloglycine
    Use Every day
    Best Seller
  • Product packaging and label photo: Retinol Booster

    Retinol Booster

    A serum to prevent and counteract the signs of aging, acne marks and skin spots on the face. Formulated with 0.3% Retinol.

    Function Anti-aging, Cleanser, Antioxidant
    Ingredients Retinol
    Use Every day
  • Photo of Product Packaging and Label: Cleansing Face Cream

    Purifying Face Cream

    For oily or acne-prone skin, it regulates sebum secretion, refines enlarged pores, and fights the formation of comedones and pimples.

    Function Cleanser, Sebum Regulator, Moisturizer
    Ingredients Revitalin, Burdock Extracts, Cucumber and Fomes Officinalis (+)
    Use Every day
    Best Seller
  • Photo of Product Packaging and Label: Impure Skin Lotion

    Impure Skin Lotion

    Il tonico esfoliante che migliora la condizione dei brufoli in fase attiva normalizzando la produzione di sebo e aiuta a prevenire e contrastare le macchie post acne. Ideale per pelli grasse e acneiche.

    Function Cleanser, Schiarente, Sebum Regulator
    Ingredients Salicylic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Tranexamic Acid (+)
    Use Also every day (depending on skin type and needs)
  • Photo of product packaging and label: Skin Perfector

    Skin Perfector

    Exfoliating facial toner, formulated with 2% salicylic acid at pH=4. Brightens and smoothes, leaving skin looking more even.

    Function Polishing agent, Schiarente, Cleanser
    Ingredients Salicylic Acid
    Use Also every day (based on skin type and needs)
    Best Seller
  • Product Packaging and Label Photo: AHA + BHA Exfoliating Peel

    AHA + BHA Exfoliating Peel

    Exfoliating chemical peel, a facial exfoliating concentrate: it stimulates collagen production and cellular renewal.

    Function Polishing agent, Schiarente, Highlighter
    Ingredients Salicylic Acid (BHA), Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid (+)
    Use 1 time every 7 or 10 days
  • Photo of product packaging and label: Anti-Impurity Gel

    Anti-Impurity Gel

    L'applicazione locale attenua l'infiammazione del brufolo e migliora la pelle.

    Function Cleanser
    Ingredients Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Pyruvic Acid (+)
    Use Every day
  • Photo of product packaging and label: Anti-blemish patches

    Anti-Imperfection Patches

    Patches to speed up the disappearance of pimples, without leaving marks. Apply topically.

    Function Cleanser
    Use Every day
  • Product packaging and label photo: Purifying face mask

    Purifying Face Mask

    Face mask formulated to absorb excess sebum, prevent and combat blackheads and pimples, and tighten enlarged pores.

    Function Cleanser, Sebum Regulator
    Ingredients White and Green Clay, Burdock Extracts, Cucumber (+)
    Use 1 or 2 times a week
  • Photo of product packaging and label: Purifying body emulsion

    Purifying Body Emulsion

    Body cream that hydrates and smooths, fighting acne, impurities and uneven skin texture.

    Function Polishing agent, Cleanser, Moisturizer
    Ingredients Salicylic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Niacinamide (+)
    Use Every day
  • Purifying Body Cleanser

    Purifying Body Cleanser

    Creamy-texture body cleanser, purifying and sebum-regulating, ideal for combination, oily and blemish-prone skin. Leaves skin feeling fresh, clean and purified.

    Function Cleanser, Soothing
    Ingredients Undecylenoyl Oat Amino Acid, Salicylic Acid, Polylysine (+)
    Use Every day
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