Anti-acne soap* and medications for acne on the face – complex action

February 13, 2021

Radiant, healthy skin is the best decoration of any person, so many people spend a lot of effort trying to get rid of imperfections. The most discomfort is caused by inflammation on problem skin, which requires special treatment. Care for acne-prone skin is selected individually, since the causes of inflammation are different. For some, the appearance of pimples is associated with hormonal imbalance, for others this is a genetic predisposition, so before selecting remedies, it is necessary to establish the exact cause of the appearance of the rash.

Regular skin care for acne

If you belong to the category of people with problem skin, you need to accustom yourself to a few simple rules. One of them is regular care. The mechanism for the formation of inflammation on the skin is simple - the cells begin to produce a large volume of sebum, which accumulates in the hair follicles and leads to the formation of a focus of inflammation. To eliminate not only existing inflammation, but also to prevent the appearance of new pimples, you need to devote a little time every day to cleansing and moisturizing your skin.

If you do not know how to care for skin with acne, you can visit a dermatologist and get detailed instructions from him. We do not recommend trying all the products you have heard about in the hope of finding an individual method of care through experimentation. Firstly, you can become a victim of unscrupulous manufacturers and creative marketers. Some products that are advertised as comprehensive care for oily skin with acne may contain components that are harmful to the body or may not be suitable for your individual needs.

Kinds

There are several types of detergents that, one way or another, are used in matters of facial care.

Economic

Laundry soap is used to effectively remove stains from fabrics and to disinfect surfaces and premises. Many people are convinced that you can wash your face with laundry soap. Dermatologists do not agree with them.

Medical use of the drug is considered justified only in certain situations, for example, as a primary treatment of an animal bite site before vaccination with a rabies antidote, that is, as first aid.

Experts do not recommend washing your face with a household bar, since the product contains fats of animal origin. It also contains calcium chloride, which can be very drying.

Degtyarnoe

Tar soap is so called due to the presence of birch tar in an amount of at least 10%. Unlike laundry soap, this type of soap contains components that have a beneficial effect on facial skin and, first of all, problematic skin. These include:

• phytoncides;
• xylene
• phenol;
• resins;
• toluene;
• organic acids;

“Tar” foams well, contains oils, nourishes and moisturizes. It can be a budget alternative to expensive peeling in a beauty salon.

In addition to the fact that the product perfectly cleanses, it stimulates blood supply to the upper layers of the skin of the face. This improves color, improves health, and prevents premature aging.

You should think about buying tar soap if you have wounds and injuries, eczema, dermatological diseases, areas of increased pigmentation, and burns.

In people with dry skin, tar can cause cracks and thinning of the lipid membrane, followed by peeling. Not recommended for those whose skin is very sensitive and prone to contact allergies. Dermatologists often ban the use of the product by pregnant and lactating women.

Systematic use is recommended for people with oily epidermis.

Children's

Face soap "Children's" is traditionally considered useful and harmless. It does not contain parabens, there are no perfumes or emulsifiers. This composition is optimal for sensitive baby skin.

However, experts see the benefit for adults as rather dubious.

The children's remedy does not have any special therapeutic effects. But its undoubted advantage lies in the ability to obtain soft and abundant foam. If you need to rid your face of a layer of makeup and dust, “Baby” liquid soap or a solid bar are quite suitable, but, alas, it is useless for improving health and solving dermatological problems.

Neutral Ph is a plus, but the abundance of glycerin is a relative minus. Therefore, people with oily skin on their face should not frequently wash their face with soap intended for children's hygiene.

For peeling

Washing your face with soap is a controversial concept. This includes both regular washing and some cosmetic procedures at home. One of these types of procedures is soap peeling. It does not injure the epidermis, does not cause irritation or redness. Obviously, deep cleaning will not occur, but superficial cleaning will be carried out.

Soap peeling activates local metabolic processes, exfoliates dead cells, and tidies up the functioning of the sebaceous glands. The procedure is not suitable for daily washing. The frequency is again determined by the type of skin on the face.

For oily skin, it is permissible to carry out 2-3 peels per week, for normal skin - 1-2, for combination skin - once, and for sensitive skin - individually, usually no more than once a week.

Tourmaline

Tourmaline soap is considered a beauty novelty that came to us from Asian countries. There, such facial soap has been used for a long time and has proven itself to be excellent. Black or brown tourmaline soap foam is included in skin care masks. This product is also widely used for hair and skin care.

Factory or handmade tourmaline products always contain tiny crystals of tourmaline, a natural mineral. It is believed to be of volcanic origin.

The product is recommended for washing for owners of all types of epidermis. The soap does not have a distinct odor, the composition is as natural as possible, and therefore the product is suitable even for allergy sufferers and those with sensitive skin.

Natural

Natural soap is suitable for everyone, with the exception of individual intolerance to certain components contained in soap. Most often, manufacturers add olive, coconut, palm or ricin oils to such products. You can use this product every day without the risk of injury to the outer lipid layer.

Natural soap rarely has a bright color; usually the shades are close to pastel. It does not have a pungent odor. The oil content is at the level of 2-3%. To wash your face, you can use both natural factory soap and homemade handmade soap.

It is recommended to apply the product to the initially cleansed epidermis with light massage movements. Experts advise washing your face with soap as often as usual, but not more than once a day. The cost of such a product is higher, but natural Aleppo or Turkish olive soap will bring much more benefits.

Choose your cleansing and moisturizing products carefully

The selection of cosmetics is always difficult, and when choosing, you cannot rely only on advertising! You can try different remedies on yourself only after visiting a doctor, who will determine the exact cause of inflammation. If acne occurs due to improper functioning of the body, the most expensive and effective remedies are unlikely to help you. Pimples will appear until you take care of your health.

In most cases, problematic skin requires proper care, and following a few simple rules for caring for acne skin will help get rid of this problem. You can purchase a ready-made line of products that are produced as a complex and can demonstrate excellent results with constant use. Regardless of which brand of products you choose, you should follow a certain sequence:

• Cleansing. At the first stage, it is necessary to cleanse the skin of sebum and remove dead cells; for this you can use a cleansing gel or micellar water. Together with cellular activity products, you remove makeup and impurities, preparing the skin for further procedures.
• Hydration. After cleansing, it is necessary to use special products to nourish and moisturize the skin: cream or serum - the choice of product largely depends on individual needs, but such a facial care product for acne should contain nourishing components.

In addition to moisturizing, it is important to remember to properly nourish the skin, so it is recommended to regularly make different masks. Choose acne skin care products that simultaneously nourish, cleanse, and protect your skin from damage. You can alternate masks, trying new compositions and evaluating the effect in practice.

The need to wash your face with soap

Whether you should wash your face with soap is a controversial question. On the one hand, the product really cleans well, but on the other, it can be harmful: as a result of use, the natural slightly acidic background of the epidermis may be disrupted. Alkali thins the protective layer, making the skin vulnerable, which bacteria will certainly take advantage of.

There is a myth that it is even necessary to wash your face with soap containing alkali, since this component helps to cope with acne. Indeed, alkali can remove germs, dirt, sweat, dissolve fat and get rid of dead epidermal cells. This process occurs during the interaction of the main component with water.

But it is worth considering that you cannot completely get rid of sebum, as excessive dryness can lead to the formation of acne. The acidic environment that occurs during sebum secretion protects against microbes. That is, if you are prone to acne, it is recommended to use soap with an antibacterial effect, containing, for example, chamomile or calendula extract, but not alkali.

Can soap be used daily? It depends on your skin type:

• For those with oily skin, it is permissible to wash your face with soap once a day, for example, in the evening;
• if the epidermis is of a normal type, experts advise using facial soap no more than 2-3 times a week with the obligatory subsequent use of additional products to soften and moisturize;
• Experts often ban washing with soap for people with sensitive and dry skin. They are recommended to wash their face with warm water and dermatological foams;

Remember: excessive use of an incorrectly selected skincare product can lead to increased skin susceptibility to the effects of wind, temperature, heat and other external factors.

Washing your face with soap is strictly not recommended if:

• this procedure was contraindicated according to the dermatologist's opinion:
• there are numerous pimples, ulcers, microcracks, peeling on the face;
• skin is too sensitive;
• recently had a major cosmetic procedure performed;
• there is rosacea;
• significant wrinkles are observed;

The conclusion should be drawn as follows: you can wash your face with soap, but it is not necessary. And if you want active use, you should carefully select a product suitable for your skin type.

How to choose skin care products for acne-prone faces

Care cosmetics for problem skin should contain a number of active ingredients that will help normalize the functioning of cells and saturate them with all the necessary nutritional compounds. The composition must contain sebum-regulating components. These are active compounds that reduce sebum production and make the skin less oily.

If you are looking for cosmetics to care for skin with acne and pimples, choose products with anti-inflammatory ingredients. To eliminate acne, you need to soothe skin irritation and reduce redness; it is important that the product contains antibacterial compounds to stop the development of inflammation.

Soap disrupts the pH and normal microflora of the skin

You probably know from advertising that our skin normally has a slightly acidic reaction. The acid-base balance (pH) of normal healthy facial skin is approximately 5.5. It is this environment that is favorable for beneficial skin microflora and inhibits the growth of pathogenic microbes.

But if even a minimal shift to the alkaline side begins, comfortable conditions immediately arise for the proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms, including Propionibacterium acnes, which causes inflammation of the sebaceous glands, that is, acne.

And soap is just pure alkali. That is, washing with soap constantly alkalizes the skin and disrupts its natural pH and normal microflora.

A good cleanser for normal to dry skin should have a neutral pH. And for oily and problem skin, it is highly desirable that the wash also contains acids.

In other words, problematic skin should be regularly acidified to reduce inflammation and the number of acne, and not disturb the normal acidic environment on the surface of the facial skin with alkali.

Anti-acne treatment

Many people make a number of mistakes when they want to get rid of acne and inflammation. For example, they may refuse moisturizers. This is one of the wrong steps in acne care, since oily shine has nothing to do with moisture levels, and insufficient hydration leads to intense formation of new foci of inflammation. Do not use drying agents too often. Lotions and tinctures that contain alcohol will work well against bacteria, but frequent use leads to dryness and dehydration of the skin.

When taking home care for acne, you should avoid mechanical impact on acne.
Cleaning the face with tools leads to the formation of new foci of inflammation, since infection can penetrate into the skin through damaged areas. If you do not know how to care for oily skin with acne, we do not recommend listening to the advice of bloggers or searching for information on the Internet. It is worth visiting a qualified doctor and getting detailed recommendations on care for acne and post-acne, so as not to make the situation even worse. February 13, 2021
Author of the article: dermatologist Mak Vladimir Fedorovich

Choosing the Right Facial Soap

To choose the right facial product, you need to know the key rules:

• solid forms are more alkaline and are not suitable for sensitive skin;
• antiseptic liquid product is more suitable for washing problem skin;
• Glycerin products are not always useful for those with oily epidermis, as they create an additional layer of protection that prevents the normal functioning of the pores.

Always carefully read the composition and purpose of the product according to your specific skin type. Do not choose soap for washing your face based only on its beautiful packaging or pleasant smell, because these indicators do not at all indicate the quality of the product.

Rules of application

You need to know how to use the product correctly:

1. Moisten the soap with water and whip up a thick foam.
2. Apply the gray mass to your face. Hold for a couple of minutes.
3. Rinse with water (warm only).
4. To achieve better results, it is recommended to steam the skin first.

You can use black soap for your face every day. It easily replaces the usual lotions, tonics and foams for washing. A mask made from a miracle product is very effective. For this:

1. Grind the soap, then mix with water. For cooking you will need a small piece.
2. Combine with a large spoon of honey.
3. Mix thoroughly until smooth and apply to skin.
4. Leave for 20-30 minutes. Then wash it off.

Ideal for creating liquid soap. To do this, cut off a piece and fill it with hot water. Mix until smooth. The result is a dark-colored liquid that is suitable even as a shampoo.

Sulfur soap is an active assistant in the fight against rashes

Soap perfectly removes dirt and excess sebum. It can be used twice a day, morning and evening. In order to consolidate the effect, it is recommended to apply foam to problem areas of the skin for ten to twenty seconds.

Sulfur soap should be used in courses and take a break between uses so as not to dry out the skin due to the large amount of alkali contained in the product. Also, do not forget to moisturize your skin after washing.

Cosmetic soap for oily skin

The more you “dry” the epidermis, the more active the sebaceous glands will work. Therefore, in the fight against oily shine and excess sebum, the main thing is not to overdo it. Soap must perform three main functions:

• deeply cleanse pores;
• moisturize the epidermis;
• regulate sebum production.

Therefore, before choosing a cleanser, you should consult a specialist. Tar, sulfur and other components are quite active; they can often cause an allergic reaction.

How long to wait for results?

The effectiveness of products based on laundry soap has been confirmed by dermatologists and patients suffering from acne. However, it will take different times to achieve the effect in each individual case.

The main effect of soap on rashes is to eliminate the symptom of high oily skin and have an antibacterial effect. But... often acne on the face is caused by pathologies of internal organs, so sometimes the use of a product provides a temporary effect without affecting the root cause. An important condition is to use a product with an acid content of more than 70%. Otherwise, the result of treatment may be unpredictable.

Traditionally, the course of therapy is about a month. If during this time the number of rashes has not changed, you need to consult a dermatologist to identify the causes of acne and prescribe more serious treatment measures.

What to replace

If we talk about price, then a natural product is almost always more expensive than a mass-produced one, which contains significantly more chemicals. If the considerable price of an organic product, which can reach 1.5-2 thousand rubles, is not affordable, then it is worth looking for an alternative among budget ones, for example, “Clean Line”, “Dove”. Their average cost is 51 rubles.

To make the use of “budget” analogues more effective, use additional softening creams, and be sure to apply tonic to your face after washing.

An excellent solution for cleansing the skin would be micellar water or various foams and mousses.

Antibacterial soap is good for your hands, but not your face

Soap with such properties is excellent for eliminating germs from the surface of the skin of the body, but it is not recommended for use for cleansing the face.

The substances it contains can destroy pathogenic bacteria, but at the same time, too thin skin risks becoming very dry.

Moreover, antibacterial soap contains components that can cause an allergic reaction if applied to the face. So if you have Safegard in your bathroom, use the cleanser exclusively on your hands and body.

Reviews

Skin care products are a favorite topic of discussion on thematic women's forums, and therefore it will not be difficult to find reviews about any soap for washing your face that you like. Most women prefer a liquid product for daily care because of its ease of use.

Many people note that hard bars produce abundant foam, which is important when peeling or preparing a mask. When analyzing reviews, it is worth considering that the best combination of price and effectiveness will be individual for everyone, because the same product can be assessed differently by consumers.

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Chemical composition

When choosing a brown bar as an acne treatment, you should pay attention to the color and markings. It should be dark and marked “72%”.

This detergent does not contain harmful additives and consists of natural ingredients:

• Sodium salt;
• Animal and vegetable fats.

During production, the fatty component is first heated to high temperatures, then the soda component is added. The result is a sticky soap mass, which becomes thicker after cooling and then hardens.

Glycerin soap is not only beautiful, but also healthy

The main component of soap is glycerin, due to this the cleanser can be used regularly and not be afraid that the skin will dry out.

On the contrary, you will be pleasantly surprised by the effect of use. Just a few days after use, the skin will become soft, clean and silky.

In addition to glycerin, the soap contains care components that have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. When washing your face with a cleanser, do not forget to massage your skin a little and only then rinse off the foam with water.

Regular use of glycerin soap will help you get rid of acne and remove excess sebum for a long time.

What hygiene mistakes can make acne worse?

Washing with water alone is not enough, especially when using cosmetics, so great attention is paid to the choice of care product. Acne-prone skin does not tolerate creams with a thick texture; they clog the ducts of the sebaceous glands. But drying products are also contraindicated for oily skin. Their use can lead to dehydration; as a result, the mouths of the glands will be closed with comedones, and the surface of the epidermis will look dry and lifeless.

But patients with acne should avoid using alkaline and bar soaps. The aggressive components that make up it can contribute to the development of the inflammatory process. For hygiene, it is better to choose light gel-based serums with a pH of 5.5-7.0.60, 258

Frequent washing can cause the skin to restore the lack of oil by increasing its production. Sometimes patients try to remove oily shine with alcohol-containing products. But this can only worsen the situation and provoke the growth of new acne elements.

You should avoid washing your face with too hot water. This way you deprive your skin of its natural protection. Therefore, warm water at room temperature will be optimal. You need to wipe your face carefully, with light blotting movements. It is better to use paper napkins for this. It is necessary to monitor the cleanliness of towels and bed linen.

The first thing that comes to mind when you see a pimple is to squeeze it out. But this should not be done, because this can lead to the appearance of a new rash. You can try to hide the pimple, but not under a thick layer of foundation. For camouflage, it is better to use CC cream or foundation serum with a light texture. Camouflage powder will also work, but you should be careful with it. It is better to leave the habit of “powdering your nose” during the day. This is not a way to get rid of oily shine, but rather a shortcut to clogged pores. A more suitable alternative may be mattifying wipes, which quickly absorb excess sebum without harming your makeup.