Summer seems to have flown by and school is almost here! Preparing my kids for a new school this year has been stressful and my skin has been showing it. Acne is one of the most common skin care problems for people at any age – and I am one of them! I have been fighting my acne since I was a teen. Oily skin is in my genetics, so understanding how to take care of my acne with the right products is the most important key to having clear skin.
My routine for success starts with washing my face with SkinMedica facial cleanser to remove excess oil and makeup. I use the SkinMedica AHA/BHA exfoliating cleanser twice a week to scrub away dead skin and improve my texture. I LOVE this product because my skin feels so smooth after! Next I tone my skin with Purifying toner and then immediately place my TNS Essential Serum on my face and neck. My TNS Essential Serum keeps my skin tone even and helps my blemishes heal faster. I use the SkinMedica Acne Lotion mixed with my SkinMedica Ultra Sheer Moisturizer to help keep me from breaking out. I end my skin care routine with SkinMedica Daily Physical Defense SPF 30 before putting on my Colorescience makeup. At night I have the same routine, but I end with “my best friend”, SkinMedica Retinol Complex .25 in place of my sunscreen. Retinol Complex makes my skin smooth and my pores less visible.
Along with my skin care routine I manage my acne with SkinMedica chemical peels and skin rejuvenation treatments. Both services decrease my oil production and inflammation in my skin. I also try to drink plenty of water and keep a healthy diet full of fruits and veggies.
More persistent cases of acne will probably need stronger medication, which can be prescribed by a dermatologist or your family doctor. At JCMG Laser and Vein Center we have great products and services to compliment acne medications because these medications can be harsh to your skin. Start with a skin consult to create your successful skin care regimen and let us help you manage your skin care concerns.