Acne - treatment tips

Acné - consejos de tratamiento

Clean

Cleanse your skin gently to minimize the risk of inflamed pores. Use warm water and gentle cleansers to avoid over-drying your skin, such as acne-fighting soap .

Hydrate

Treat your skin morning and night with a face cream for oily skin . This stabilizes sebaceous gland production, soothes inflammation, and mattifies the skin.

Deep cleaning

Once or twice a week, use a mud mask to deeply cleanse your skin. It removes excess dirt and sebum while moisturizing it.

Finally

Protect your skin from the sun. In the first few days of sun exposure, acne is reduced due to the anti-inflammatory effect of UV rays. However, sunbathing causes thickening of the epidermis, which clogs skin pores and can exacerbate inflammation.


Take regular baths with Dead Sea salt. This purifies your pores and helps your skin heal faster after damage.

Clean pimples and bumps at night with an acne lotion to reduce inflammation and prevent scarring.

Give your skin time, no matter how difficult it is.

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Acne

Acne manifests as inflammation and blockage of the sebaceous glands. Regular care with our Dead Sea products helps prevent scarring and leaves your skin feeling calmer and more balanced.

What are the causes of acne?

In most cases, acne begins during puberty, when the skin undergoes all kinds of changes under the influence of hormones. The sebaceous glands on the face, back, and chest enlarge and produce more sebum, which also thickens in composition. As a result, the sebaceous glands can become clogged and inflamed.

Some forms of acne are caused by external factors. They are usually related to contact with substances that clog the sebaceous glands, such as certain cosmetics or products containing oil and/or chlorine in certain professions and industries. Certain medications can also cause or worsen acne, such as prednisone, antidepressants, and medications for tuberculosis and epilepsy. Finally, heredity may play a (relatively minor) role in the development of acne.

General advice

  • Do not squeeze pimples to avoid further inflammation.
  • Put your hands on your face as little as possible.
  • Limit sugar and dairy products and be moderate with carbohydrates.
  • Drink lots of water and eat lots of different fruits and vegetables.
  • Drink nettle tea, green tea, calendula tea, chamomile tea, and/or rooibos tea to purify your skin from within.
  • Try to avoid using antibiotics (often prescribed by GPs), as they weaken the immune system in general.
  • Look for natural alternatives through a naturopathic doctor or a good health food store.
  • Do not smoke.

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