Why a calm, balanced approach often makes the most difference!
Acne is a complex skin condition that we see not only in teenagers; many adults also experience troubled, sensitive or inflamed skin. Often this does not have one obvious cause, but acne arises from a combination of internal and external factors that throw the skin out of balance.
So at Skin District, we don’t believe in aggressive “quick fixes,” but rather in restoring the skin from the inside out with attention to the microbiome, skin barrier and a calm, thoughtful skincare routine.
In some cases, medication may be necessary, but often we see that the skin can already improve tremendously when the skin’s natural bacterial flora is rebalanced.
Acne is usually caused by a combination of these 4 factors:
- Increased sebum production
- Accumulation of dead skin cells around the hair follicle
- Overgrowth of acne-causing bacteria
- Inflammation in the skin
When the skin barrier is disrupted, the skin can become increasingly sensitive and reactive – creating a vicious cycle.
LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS
- Skin acidity is incredibly important. Products with a pH between about 4.5 and 5.5 help keep the skin barrier and microbiome healthy.
- Avoid dairy products
- Swallow a good quality probiotic supplement and apply live probiotics to your skin to target the species that cause acne.
Many people with acne reach for drying cleansers, alcohol-based toners or harsh scrubs. While this may seem to give temporary improvement, it often actually further unbalances the skin. We recommend:
– mild cleansing
– gentle exfoliation
– no harsh scrubs
– products that support rather than strip the skin - Skin with acne gets scars easily so make sure this is handled properly so they are not permanent.
- Strive for a balanced lifestyle with limiting stress, taking adequate rest and less is more so no over-treatment of the skin.
- Avoid excessive sun exposure due to scarring.
RECOMMENDED SALON TREATMENT
Clarifying facial or follow a Led therapy regimen
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS FOR HOME (want a customized consultation? Fill out the free skin consultation form)
Esse Clarifying line (available only for severe acne)
Esse Gel Cleanser
Esse Bakuchiol Serum
Esse Repair Oil
Esse Biome Mist
Esse Microderm Exfoliator
Esse Clay Mask
Esse Light Moisturiser or Omega Light moisturiser
Esse Probiotic Serum
Note: If your skin is not yet used to Clean Beauty or Esse Skin Care, our advice is to start with the Esse Sensitive line and introduce it step by step so that your skin can slowly get used to it.
Check out the proper routine below:
You will see and notice that in a few weeks, your skin will be glowing like never before. Are products starting to run out after this period and your skin is nicely balanced? Then you can gradually replace these products with the products from the advice above. Again, do this one step at a time.