Get Rid of Pimples and Blemishes

To get rid of pimples, you need to use products that will decrease the inflammation – products with ingredients like mandelic acid, salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide (used correctly). However, it is not enough to use the right products, you also need to use them in the correct way. It takes an experienced Acne Specialist to guide you – they will know which products to recommend for your type of acne. Then they will guide you in how to use the products in a systematic way to get your skin clear as fast as possible.

Icing inflamed acneic skin is also highly recommended. Ice helps to bring down inflammation and can be effective in keeping inflamed lesions from coming to the surface.

When you are on the right products and treatment program, you can get rid of pimples pretty quickly – they can be easier to clear than blackheads as they are more on the surface.

The term “blemish” has a wide range of meanings. Generally, it is any mark that is left over from acne rather than the acne itself. Skin blemishes need to be treated the same way acneic skin is treated. The main concern for blemish control is the same for acne – to keep any new acne from forming in the first place – this is the best blemish treatment. If you have your acne under control, you can say bye bye blemishes as well.

Does Proactiv Work

A very popular question asked about Proactiv and all of its copycats. What I respond with is, “well, it’s a good start.” There is good science behind Proactiv and that is why it works for some people. But for the rest of you, have you noticed that it stops working after about three weeks? Why is this?

For the most part, Proactiv skin care products just are not strong enough for people with stubborn acne. Or, it may be strong enough at first, but then the skin actually “gets used” to that regimen. Once the skin adapts to a regimen, it will stop responding. To get clear skin, you need to adjust the regimen about every two weeks so the skin does not get used to the products.

Since Proactiv never gets to see your skin or talk to you about how your skin is reacting or adapting, they can’t very well recommend the products strong enough to get rid of difficult acne condition. They basically give the same products to everyone. We believe in a customized approach to acne management. Certain ingredients are better for certain types of acne. Also, people can have different reactions to potent products – and it takes potent products to get your skin clear.

If you don’t have an acne specialist guiding you through the process of getting rid of your acne, you will either:

  • 1. Not have the best acne products for your type of acne, and/or,
  • 2. The products will be too strong and you will get irritated/dehydrated skin. Most people abandon using products at this point.

Bottom line: Get the right acne products for your skin and acne type. Let an Acne Specialist at Aroma Essence Skincare guide you in using them correctly so you can get clear skin as quickly as possible! Contact Acne Specialist

Birth Control for Acne Simplified

Birth control pills are widely used today and prescribed often as a means to control acne. Most pills can have the potential to cause acne and weight gain in those susceptible. Typically the pills are divided up as estrogen or progestin dominant and have varying degrees of androgenic (testosterone like) effects. As a general rule of thumb, pills with the potential for higher androgenic symptoms should be avoided for people prone to acne because they promote breakouts.

As an acne sufferer it is important to speak with your doctor about a selecting a pill that is higher in estrogen and lower in androgen potency.

The most commonly prescribed pills in this category are:

  • Yasmin
  • Diane 35(Dianette)
  • Demulan(Zovia)
  • Ortho tri cyclen
  • Nevicon modicon
  • Ortho evra
  • Mircette
  • Desogen(Apri)

It is best to avoid the following pills that are high in androgen activity and low in estrogen.

  • Loestrin
  • Estrotrep Fe
  • Levlen
  • Alesse
  • Ovral
  • Norestrin
  • Nuvo ring
  • Depoprovera shot

Only you and your doctor can determine what pill is right for you. The above is just a basic guideline that should be used to initiate a conversation between you and your physician. If you are considering taking birth control pills, it is important to know that they are associated with a high risk of blood clots, weight gain, nausea, mood changes, depression and breast tenderness. Serious side effects include strokes, digestive issues and embolism.

Finally, it is entirely possible to treat acne without going on the pill at all. If you have no underlying health issues that require you to be on birth control and are considering taking birth control pills only to control your acne, please feel free to talk with one of the estheticians to get some additional perspective on how we can help you with the use of topical products and treatments.