In everyday facial care, toner performs an auxiliary function. It neutralizes the effect of the products used for cleansing and normalizes the pH level of the epidermis, thereby preparing it for the application of cream.
However, for oily skin, toners can have a much broader effect. They may well help cope with excess fat, stop inflammatory processes and reduce the appearance of acne. But to do this, you need to carefully choose a toner for oily and problem skin. It is important to understand which components should be in its composition, and which ingredients are undesirable in it.
FAN journalist has prepared a rating of the best toners for oily skin, which will become indispensable and favorite assistants in everyday care.
Indications and contraindications for the use of salicylic lotion
Alcohol-free acne lotion is especially effective on teenage skin, but can also be used at an older age.
Indications for use:
- excessively oily facial skin;
- comedones and pimples;
- uneven facial skin texture due to pimples, enlarged and inflamed pores;
- manifestations of acne and its consequences (scars, scars);
- small scratches (due to scratching), cosmetic defects of shallow penetration.
The best remedies for blackheads on the nose and face
Properly selected comprehensive basic care will prevent the occurrence of blackheads. Let's look at which cosmetic care products are most effective in the fight against acne.
Gels and foams for washing against blackheads
Regular cleansing in the morning and evening is a key step in the beauty routine for oily and problematic skin. Cleansing should be aimed at removing excess sebum from the face. The formulas of the cleansers also contain sebum-regulating and mattifying components that reduce its production by the sebaceous ducts.
- Effaclar Ultra range micellar water
will help remove excess sebum, sweat and cosmetics without water: a special combination of micelles, thermal water, glycerin and zinc, which has antibacterial properties, provides oily skin with delicate cleansing and the necessary care.
Choose lightweight, non-comedogenic, alkaline-free gels and foams with a normal or acidic pH. Aggressive cleansing with alcohol-containing solutions or alkaline soap violates the skin's natural protective barrier - the hydrolipid film. As a result of this excessive degreasing, dehydrated skin reacts by increasing the synthesis of sebum in order to moisturize naturally.
- Provide the dermis with gentle cleansing, use gels or foams for washing that do not contain alcohol or aggressive acids. foaming gel for oily, acne-prone skin
will gently remove excess sebum and deeply cleanse pores . The gel does not dry out sensitive skin and gives it a feeling of cleanliness and freshness for a long time.
Clay masks for blackheads
The formulas of mineral masks based on clay and its derivatives have a pronounced absorbent effect, literally pull out the remaining sebum from the pores, normalize its synthesis, and mattify the skin well. Use these masks 1-2 times a week to deeply cleanse your face.
Effaclar Purifying Mattifying Mask
removes even invisible impurities thanks to two types of cleansing clay and thermal water with the antioxidant selenium, tightens pores, and moisturizes the skin.
Exfoliants
Dead skin particles are part of the sebaceous plug, which is why it is so important to exfoliate the skin in a timely manner. Exfoliants (soft scrubs, peelings, gommages) remove the stratum corneum of cells, preventing clogging of pores. Formulas based on acids and enzymes are also suitable for exfoliating problem skin.
Effaclar Micro-Exfoliating Cleansing Gel
with acids (salicylic and lipohydroxy acid) removes the keratinized layer of cells without scrubbing particles, eliminates impurities, and prevents clogging of pores.
Lotions for blackheads
Another effective remedy for acne are lotions with a sebum-regulating effect, dissolving blackheads and narrowing pores. The lotion is applied to previously cleansed skin and prepares it for basic care, improving the absorption of its beneficial components by cells.
Effaclar pore tightening lotion will help remove residual cleanser and impurities, as well as reduce pore size.
. The ultra-soft formula of the product gently cares for the skin, smoothing and mattifying its surface. The lotion also prepares the epidermis for the application of the cream.
Stripes against blackheads
Strips that pull out sebaceous plugs from pores are a working way to quickly cleanse pores of impurities. Apply a special adhesive strip mask to cleansed skin, leave it for 15-20 minutes and carefully remove it like a band-aid. Then apply a clay mask or wipe the area with lotion for best results and tighten pores.
Creams against acne and blackheads
Corrective care (creams, serums) will help prevent not only the formation of blackheads, but also their transformation into pimples. The sebaceous plug creates a favorable airless environment for the proliferation of acne bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes or Malassezia), which contribute to the development of inflammatory elements. A cream for blackheads, in addition to matting and antimicrobial, should have moisturizing properties that prevent tissue dehydration. Let's take a closer look at effective remedies against blackheads.
IMPORTANT! Salicylic lotion is not recommended for use if:
- individual intolerance to one or more components of the acne lotion;
- active phase of dermatitis of any origin;
- allergic skin reactions to vaccinations and medications;
- exacerbation of herpetic infection;
- deep damage to the epidermis (burns, wounds);
- high skin sensitivity.
To make the use of medicinal cosmetics more convenient, PROPELLER produces salicylic acne lotion for different skin types.
What should be the composition of good anti-blackhead products?
- Hydroacids (AHA acids, azelaic acid, LHA acid, salicylic acid, glycolic acid) promote gentle exfoliation of the stratum corneum of cells, breaking down the protein bonds between them, and gently cleanses the skin.
- Hydrofixatives (hyaluronic acid, glycerin, La Roche-Posay Thermal Water) soften and moisturize the skin, prevent transepidermal loss of moisture from cells, and strengthen the hydrolipid barrier.
- Amino acids (sebulis) reduce shine.
- Absorbents (perlite, kaolin) absorb sebum and sweat, giving the skin matte and smoothness.
- Zinc pidolate or zinc mattifies the skin and has antibacterial properties.
- Niacinamide soothes skin.
- Prokerad prevents the formation of stagnant spots.
- Mannose extract normalizes the skin microbiome and restores its protective properties.
- Antioxidants (vitamin C, E, carnosine) prevent oxidative stress by helping cells fight the negative effects of free radicals.
- Piroctone olamine has an anti-inflammatory effect and cleanses pores.
- Oils (squalane, shea butter, shea butter) restore the hydrolipidic barrier, nourish, soften the skin, and prevent the development of hyperkeratosis.
Salicylic lotions against acne "PROPELLER"
For sensitive skin
This salicylic acne lotion unclogs oil-clogged pores while soothing irritations. In addition to BIO-salicylate, the composition includes lactulose, a disaccharide of natural origin that increases local cell immunity.
For oily skin
Nettle, chestnut and eucalyptus extracts are added to this anti-acne lotion to reduce shine in problem areas and nourish all areas of the face with vitamins. The medicinal substance of the product is BIO-salicylate. Also included is a derivative of olibanum resin, Soothex, an ingredient that relieves inflammation.
For combination skin
Nettle, chestnut and eucalyptus extracts are added to this anti-acne lotion to reduce shine in problem areas and nourish all areas of the face with vitamins. The medicinal substance of the product is BIO-salicylate. Also included is a derivative of olibanum resin, Soothex, an ingredient that relieves inflammation.
Whichever of the presented lotions is chosen, it must be applied to the face correctly.
What are blackheads?
Blackheads (open comedones or blackheads) are a plug from a mixture of oxidized sebum, particles of dead skin cells, dust and remnants of decorative cosmetics. They arise against the background of increased secretion of the sebaceous glands, as a result of which the pores expand and are more susceptible to clogging.
According to epidemiological studies, open comedones are a problem that occurs in people of different age categories, and not just in adolescents in puberty. Mostly such rashes are localized in areas of excessive sebum production and the largest number of active sebaceous and sweat glands: forehead, nose, chin (in other words, in the T-zone).
Instructions for using salicylic lotion "PROPELLER"
- Wash your face with warm water;
- Wipe the skin with a cotton pad soaked in lotion, avoiding the delicate areas around the eyes.
To enhance the effect of salicylic lotion against acne, wipe your face with it 2-3 times a day after washing, then apply a cream or fluid that suits your skin type. This anti-acne product is quite active, so when treating your face, act without strong pressure, without stretching the skin or rubbing the liquid. Regular use of lotion will help normalize the size of skin pores and the functioning of the sebaceous glands.
The perfect homemade acne lotion recipe
You can prepare an effective cucumber lotion with medicinal properties at home.
For this you will need:
- fresh cucumber;
- hot water - 100 ml;
- tea tree oil;
- 5 ml alcohol.
Grind a large fresh cucumber into a pulp (using a blender or grater), pour 100 ml of hot water into the mixture and leave until it cools. When the water has cooled, add 4 drops of essential oil and alcohol to the container and leave for another 24 hours. Next, it is important to strain it and store it in a suitable glass container.
Cucumber tones and refreshes, and tea tree oil relieves inflammation and dries out pimples (together with alcohol).
Features: natural and safe product, suitable for regular use, almost does not dry out or injure the epidermis. Shelf life: 4-6 weeks, store in a cool, dark place (can be in the refrigerator, as long as it is not exposed to sunlight).
For whom: This homemade remedy is recommended for the treatment of acne in teenagers, as well as for adults with acne.
How often to use: wipe your face morning and evening; it is important not to shake it before use.
Additional useful information: read about acne toners in a separate article.
Salon treatments for blackheads
If the imperfections are non-inflammatory and there is no recurrence of acne, you can get rid of blackheads using popular cosmetic procedures. Properly selected corrective home care will prolong the temporary results of aesthetic manipulations.
Types of salon procedures for removing blackheads:
- Ultrasonic, vacuum or mechanical (manual) cleaning of pores;
- Dermabrasion (mechanical resurfacing) for deep exfoliation of the skin;
- Cryotherapy (cryopeeling), acid peeling (based on glycolic, lactic, azelaic, salicylic acids or retinoids) for intensive renewal of the stratum corneum of the skin;
- Laser resurfacing is a radical and most traumatic way to get rid of acne, as well as post-acne marks, by exposing the epidermis to a laser beam.
- Disincrustation cleanses pores with a special solution that delivers electric current to the deep layers of the skin.
