The Ultimate Key To Your Acne Treatment

 Acne is a serious skin condition which occurs when the hair follicles get plugged with excess oil and the dead cells. The condition usually causes blackheads, whiteheads, or pimples. Although the most affected are the teenagers, there is no guarantee that you would not get acne even after your skin achieves maturity. For some, acne problems are quite persistent whereas a lot of people are successful in finding the best cure for it.   

What Are The Reasons Behind The Acne On Your Face? 

4 main factors drive the acne generation on the face: 

- Bacteria 

- Sebum/Excess oil production 

- Inflammation 

- Clogged hair follicles by dead skin cells and oil

Acne should never be neglected at any cost. We must ensure that we improve our daily diet, lifestyle, and skincare routine to treat acne issues. It has been observed that people with oily/combination skin are most prone to acne due to the excess sebum production on the face. There are also cases where people with normal and dry skin also start getting acne after a certain point in time. There are a few factors that tend to trigger the acne problem: 

-         Hormonal changes – As soon as puberty hits girls and boys, acne becomes a major part of their life. Pimple, blackheads, breakouts, pigmentation get a prominent place on their face. 

-         Diet – Research suggests that food which contains a lot of carbohydrates like bagels, bread and chips are known to worsen acne issues. That is why it is always recommended to add nutritious food like fruits and green vegetables along with a lot of water quantity in your daily diet. 

-         Stress – Let me burst your bubble here! Stress does not cause acne. But it makes it worse.    

-         Medication – There are certain medications which contain testosterone, corticosteroids and lithium tend to enhance the acne presence on the skin. 

In the case of acute and prolonged acne issues, I would always recommend you visit a Dermatologist without fail. This is a skin condition which requires medical attention if it refuses to go away in a period. In case your acne issues are not regular, and you get one-two pimples or have blackhead problems like me, then there are a few trusted products which might give you good results. 

Top 3 Facewashes For Acne-Prone Skin 

1. Himalaya Purifying Neem Face Wash - One of the best facewashes for teenagers and young adults, the Himalaya neem face wash is a must for your acne treatment. It contains acne-combating ingredients like neem and ‘Haldi’ which has antibacterial and antiseptic properties, respectively. The facewash comes in 6 different sizes: 50ml for Rs 65, 100ml for Rs 120, 150ml for Rs 155, 200ml for Rs 190, 300ml for Rs 270 and 400ml for Rs 350. 

https://www.nykaa.com/himalaya-herbals-purifying-neem-face-wash/p/19753?pps=1&productId=19753&ptype=product&skuId=151816 

2.  Kaya Purifying Cleanser – The Kaya facewash is known for its dermatologically tested formula with salicylic acid that gently cleanses the skin and removes oil and dirt. It is enriched with acne-reducing properties and it effectively helps in preventing future breakouts as well. It usually comes in two different sizes: 50ml for Rs 150 and 100ml for Rs 380. 

https://www.nykaa.com/kaya-purifying-cleanser/p/447184?pps=1&productId=447184&ptype=product&skuId=446977

3. Natural Vibes Ayurvedic Vitamin C Brightening Face Wash – This face wash is an Ayurvedic blend with the kindness of Narangi Orange, Peach, Papaya, Honey, Neem, Turmeric, Amla, Jethimadh, Manjistha and Lemon Peel. It helps in cleansing the pores, lighten pigmented areas, bout sun damage and combat the acne-causing bacteria. In short, this is a holy grail face wash for all kinds of skin concerns. The 30ml product comes at Rs 175 and 120ml comes at Rs 599. 

https://www.nykaa.com/natural-vibes-ayurvedic-vitamin-c-brightening-face-wash/p/616917?productId=616917&ptype=product&skuId=560642 

Top 3 Toners For Acne-Prone Skin

1. Kaya Purifying Toner – The brand Kaya made its mark in the industry with the help of its acne-fighting products. This purifying toner is exactly what it claims to be! It is a dermatologically formulated alcohol-free toner that gently exfoliates and unclogs pores. The skin-soothing agents make sure that the excess sebum production is controlled. The 100ml package is priced at Rs 320 which makes it an affordable yet effective toner for daily use. 

https://www.nykaa.com/kaya-purifying-toner/p/7500?ptype=product&productId=7500&skuId=7500&pps=1

2. Plum Green Tea Toner – Known for its glycolic acid and green tea extracts, this toner is one of the most popular products from the Plum banner. It helps in toning the skin, hydrates and clarifies the impurities along with combating acne like a pro. Its non-comedogenic ingredients and alcohol-free formula make it a must-have toner for your vanity. The toner comes in a 200ml bottle which is priced at Rs 390 and lasts for more than 3-4 months even when used regularly. 

https://www.nykaa.com/plum-green-tea-alcohol-free-toner/p/23990?ptype=product&productId=23990&skuId=23990&pps=1

3. Deyga Basil Facial Toner – Now Indian homegrown brands have a special place in the industry. They are growing in quantity as well as quality. Recently, I came across this amazing toner from Deyga Organics, which is a home-grown brand which makes handcrafted and 100% natural skincare products. The toner is known for its detoxifying properties and has mild antibacterial compounds that combat acne. The 100ml package is priced at Rs 400. 

https://deyga.in/collections/toner/products/basil-toner-100ml

Top 3 Moisturizers For Acne-Prone Skin

1. Plum Green Tea Mattifying Moisturizer – Enriched with non-comedogenic ingredients and glycolic acid, this light, matte finish moisturizer is a blessing for the oily/combination/acne-prone skin. The antioxidants in the green tea extracts effectively fight the acne formation on the skin without making it greasy and heavy. It can be used as both day cream and night cream for oily/acne-prone skin. The 50ml package can be purchased at Rs 470. 

https://www.nykaa.com/plum-green-tea-mattifying-moisturizer/p/23997?ptype=product&productId=23997&skuId=23997&pps=

2. Simple Kind To Skin Hydrating Light Moisturizer - This moisturizer is extremely light and hydrating to the skin, just as the name suggests! It does not contain any added perfume, alcohol or parabens, harsh chemicals or artificial colour. The formula blends into your skin like a dream and does not clog the pores at all. The 125ml package is priced at Rs 385 and you will always find it on around a 30% discount. 

https://www.nykaa.com/simple-kind-to-skin-hydrating-light-moisturiser-125-ml/p/390984?ptype=product&productId=390984&skuId=390984&pps=

3. Kaya Purifying Nourisher – Blessed with the goodness of Aloe Vera, this purifying nourisher cream is a must-have product for acne-prone skin. The dermatologically researched and developed cream is completely fragrance-free as well as non-comedogenic. It gets absorbed in the skin within seconds and does not feel heavy at all. Although the 50ml package comes for Rs 627, you can also get a ‘Kaya Ultimate Acne Combo’ consisting of Cleanser, Toner and Moisturizer at Rs 1360. If you want to get the combo at a 49% discount price, grab it now for Rs 694 from the link provided below: 

https://www.nykaa.com/kaya-purifying-nourisher/p/7501?ptype=product&productId=7501&skuId=7501&pps=1

https://www.nykaa.com/slash-save-kaya-ultimate-acne-combo/p/729887?ptype=product&productId=729887&skuId=729887&pps=11

Acne treatment is a very subjective matter. What suits me, may or may not suit you. That’s why I always keep saying that skincare is a very dicey topic to talk about. So, make sure that you go through all the product details, ingredients list and skin type before clicking on the purchase button. Always try to keep your skincare routine simple yet highly effective. There is no point using 10 products and getting 0 results. But it is more sensible to use 5 products and get at least 70% visible results. 

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Until next time. 

Happy Skincare!