Problem facial skin causes. Problem skin: basic rules and care products
Often you can hear from women that they are the owners of problem skin, but this is not always true. The skin of the face should be constantly looked after, only then cosmetic defects will not appear on it. We'll figure it out when you need to be especially delicate about your appearance.
Signs of facial skin problems
Problem skin can be absolutely any type. It becomes such when symptoms such as appear:
- rashes (acne, pimples, blackheads, abscesses, wen, blackheads and others);
- scars and scars that do not heal for a long time, fester;
- small spider veins or mesh;
- new age spots (a large number of them are more than 50%);
- flaky lesions;
- eczema and other formations.
Any of these signs are not normal. The only exceptions are freckles, which cannot be attributed to age spots or unusual formations. They appear on the faces of girls every spring, and in winter they usually disappear or become paler.
Often problem skin associated with various inflammatory processes. Any rashes need to be treated so they don't become chronic. To cleanse the skin of the face, it is very important to find out the causes of the appearance of inflammatory foci.
The main causes of dermatological problems
Problem skin is the result of one of the factors:
- heredity;
- lifestyle;
- the wrong choice of cosmetics;
- non-compliance with the rules of facial care.
It is important to accurately determine the reasons that led to the change in the condition of your face. After all, only thanks to this it will be possible to appoint effective treatment... Dermatologists and cosmetologists often consider the following as the main reasons:
- Hormonal changes in the body. They can be completely natural for the female body, for example, occurring during puberty, on certain days of the monthly cycle, during menopause or pregnancy. At the same time, hormonal disruptions occur, such as increased testosterone or estrogen production. Treatment in this case is prescribed by an endocrinologist, and first of all it is aimed at stabilizing the hormonal background, and the removal of cosmetic defects in this case occurs practically without the intervention of a woman.
- Frequent irritations of the nervous system: depression, stress, psychosis, tantrums and others. The skin of the face reflects any malfunctions in the work of the body's systems like a litmus test.
- Long-term use of drugs, especially antibiotics and oral contraceptives, leads to impaired sebum production. These drugs need to be replaced with others or completely canceled.
- Any bad habits lead to problems with the skin of the face. Before conducting targeted treatment to eliminate cosmetic defects, it is necessary to completely stop abusing alcohol, tobacco and quit other addictions.
- Improper diet also leads to appearance problems. Often, cosmetologists and dermatologists advise to establish a regimen of food intake and make up a diet.
- Faults in facial skin care most often lead to inflammation. You should not use cosmetics with an expired, poor quality and leave decorative products overnight.
However, circumstances do not always depend on the lifestyle. Problematic skin also occurs in those who are often overcooled or overheated. For example, girls who spend a long time outdoors in any frost are at risk. At the same time, enthusiasm for the bath or solarium can lead to a change in metabolic processes in the layers of the epidermis. In these cases, special face creams will help, preventing the harmful effects on the skin of low or high temperatures, as well as ultraviolet radiation.
Caring procedures
Any, even the most neglected skin diseases can be cured if, in addition to special procedures, you pay attention to your appearance on a daily basis.
- Do not put on excess makeup, and if possible, spend as much time as possible without it.
- Change your diet. Enrich your diet with vegetables and fruits, but avoid eating red fruits and juices. Drink mineral water, remove marinades, fried and spicy dishes, pickles from your menu.
- Don't squeeze out pimples and blackheads. This will lead to the formation of ugly scars, an increase in foci of inflammation, and in advanced cases - to blood poisoning.
- Wash your face morning and evening with a special gel for problem skin. In this case, pay attention to the water, it must be warm. Problematic skin requires a delicate attitude towards itself, so after washing it, you need to gently blot it with a soft towel.
- Clean your pores weekly with steam baths, which are good for herbal teas, such as chamomile, calendula, or St. John's wort. Additionally, use scrubs with the most gentle principle of action. Without cleansing procedures, the skin of the face will never be perfectly smooth.
- Avoid using foundation and powder, as these products tend to clog the pores of your face.
Treatment with cosmetic masks
If you find the reasons for the appearance of foci of formations on the skin, then in parallel with its elimination, it is worth using face masks with anti-inflammatory action. Problem skin is usually almost always irritated. The soothing effect of the masks will help make the treatment more effective and speed up your recovery. The best reviews received recipes:
- Teaspoon mixture lemon pulp and the protein of one egg.
- Based on one of the natural fruit juices: pomegranate, lemon, cranberry, currant. To do this, mix a tablespoon of live baker's yeast and freshly squeezed juice. The mask should be moderately liquid.
- A tablespoon of yeast can be mixed with kefir - you get an excellent mask that will relieve irritation and also reduce rashes.
- Fermented milk products must be consumed not only for food. But also lay on the face. A tablespoon of cottage cheese and three of the same spoons of kefir is one of the most simple ways get rid of skin redness.
- The anti-inflammatory effect is possessed by white and blue clay, which is now sold at an affordable price in any department of cosmetics in powder form. It can be diluted to the state of gruel with fresh lemon juice or mineral water.
What to do if you have problem skin? In this case, acne and acne treatment is performed with the participation of an experienced cosmetologist / dermatologist.
Often, one cannot do without going to an endocrinologist, a gynecologist, taking blood tests, urine tests, Demodex ticks and others.
For the treatment of acne and acne, you can use antibiotics, hormones, masks, cosmetic procedures, creams, traditional medicine and much more.
In this article we will focus on the methods of treating problem skin(including folk), on its features.
What is problem skin of the face? What are the criteria for “recognizing” it?
Problem facial skin is not a disease... The definition is used by dermatologists, cosmetologists, doctors and other specialists in relation to the skin, which is prone to excessive dryness or greasiness, to the appearance of acne, acne and acne, the occurrence of vascular defects, pigmentation.
As a rule, such skin appears in adolescents, as well as in those who suffer from diseases of the endocrine and digestive systems.
By what external signs can you recognize "problem skin"? Its external manifestations can be:
These features of the skin can be both age-related and passing quickly, and can cause serious inconvenience.
Problematic facial skin: acne treatment at home and "hospital" conditions. What methods and solutions should you use?
To eliminate dermatological problems both individual methods and complex methods can be used, i.e. based on the use of several drugs (for example, antibiotics + ointments + folk remedies, hormonal drugs + antibiotics + ointments, ointments + folk remedies and others).
Choose a method of treatment, a regimen of taking medications need to be agreed with the doctor.
The choice of specific drugs often depends on the cause of the problem skin: inflammation, hormonal imbalance, metabolic disorders, poor gastrointestinal tract condition, and others.
For oral administration use tetracycline and a group of antibiotics based on it.
Different ointments are suitable for external use. which you can easily find and buy at the pharmacy.
Formulations for external use can be based on different substances, have a different principle of action and different contraindications (therefore, we strongly recommend that you consult with a specialist before use).
As the main ointments and antibiotics, it can be noted:
How to deal with problem skin with proper nutrition?
Increased greasiness(and the formation of blackheads, pimples, acne, blackheads, comedones) is a problem that can be associated with the daily routine and diet.
Why are the appearance of acne and the love of sweets so intertwined?
The state of skin secretion depends on nutrition... The more sweets you eat (chocolates, sugar, buns, cookies), the thicker and more abundant sebum.
The more abundant it is, the tastier it is for bacteria. The more sweets in your diet, the more bacteria in the skin.- the more acne, blackheads and acne.
In order to cope with the problem, sometimes it is enough just to limit the intake of sweets and starchy foods(at least for a while). It will not be superfluous to give up store-bought smoked meats, sausages, fatty herring, frozen semi-finished products.
What to do if acne and blackheads appear due to allergies?
After New Year's holidays or a fancy feast in a restaurant / cafe / canteen, all your skin is covered with red spots? Did acne and acne "pop up"? Most likely, it was food allergy (due to intolerance to certain foods).
As a rule, allergies are accompanied by the following "symptoms":
- red or white pimples not only on the face, but all over the body;
- smell from the mouth;
- increased fatigue;
- headache;
- violations in the coordination of movements.
A surge in patients with similar symptoms and acne is observed after the New Year celebrations.
Also, there are frequent cases of patients appealing in the summer: as a rule, this happens after returning from a vacation from Turkey and Egypt (if you didn’t deny yourself anything there at a plentiful buffet).
If acne is caused by food intolerances, then you will have to choose a special diet... Before that, the dermatologist will send you for a blood test to further check compatibility with certain foods.
To calculate the diet, an immunological analysis with an assessment of antibodies (Ig G and IgE), as well as the number of cells and the activity of cells that mediate the allergic reaction.
Doctors are familiar with allergic reactions to citrus fruits, sugar, and spices.
Masks for problem skin with acne at home
Masks are one way to take care of your skin without expensive trips to beauty salons, without buying foams, washing gels, creams and other formulations.
Helps to cope with inflammation and "dry" pimples or acne. To make a mask, follow the instructions:
Yeast mask for problem skin deals with acne and acne; often it returns a uniform shade and beautiful radiance; helps to cope with age-related changes.
This method is suitable for you if the rash appeared due to hormonal disruptions caused by the activity of bacteria and changes in the composition of sebum.
Purifying mask for problem skin of the face from oily shine of acne and blackheads NOT used for sensitive skin! Otherwise, you risk causing a serious allergic reaction (or even a burn).
To prepare it for you will need protein(it must be whipped). Then we add to it lemon pulp: 1 teaspoon is enough.
Stir again, then apply to the affected areas. We hold for 20-30 minutes, wash off, apply a moisturizer to the skin.
If, after applying the composition, you feel discomfort (cramps, discomfort), then it is better to wash off the composition so as not to provoke irritation.
Do not use this product if you have wounds, cracks, or other types of damage.
Protein mask for problem skin
The sequence of its preparation looks like this:
- Beat the protein with forks, a whisk or a blender.
- Add to it the lemon zest, previously ground to a state of flour (we only need 1 teaspoon of the composition).
- Take cereals... For the mask, we need 1 tablespoon.
- Stir all this and apply to the surface of the affected areas.
It doesn't just treat inflammation, but also has a strong nourishing effect, saturates with vitamins, eliminates flabbiness, dryness and wrinkles.
To prepare this composition, we need:
- Take 1 tablespoon of baker's yeast.
- Mix it with berry or fruit juice (you can use lemon, pomegranate, cranberry, and others).
- Dilute the resulting composition with a small amount of cold water (so that the composition is moderately thick).
- Apply a thin layer to acne or acne affected areas.
- Walk for about 30 minutes (duration depends on your time and feeling).
- Wash off the mask, apply to the surface nutritious cream.
- Use the mask to combat acne and acne once a week. After 1 month, you will notice that the skin is more beautiful.
Kefir mask for problem skin
To create this folk remedy, you just need to take 1 tablespoon baker's yeast, then gently dilute with kefir until the required density is formed.
Apply the resulting composition to the skin surface, wait about 25-35 minutes... Wash off with warm water, then apply a nourishing cream or composition to the skin.
Potatoes are not only a delicious lunch, but also a "fighter" against acne, comedones, blackheads, acne and acne, other dermatological problems.
To prepare the product, you will need take potato flour, then mix it with yogurt to the required density. After that, we apply the composition to the affected areas, leave for 35 minutes.
We wash off, enjoy the appearance of the skin: As a rule, all inflammations go away, and acne becomes less visible and less red.
Curd mask to fight acne and blackheads
If you have problem skin with lots of white and red acne, try this remedy. You need to take low-fat cottage cheese(1 tablespoon is enough), then mix it with kefir (take 3 tablespoons of kefir).
The resulting mixture is applied to the affected areas, keep up to about 1 hour, then washed off with water.
Instead of a conclusion. How long will you have to fight acne?
If you have problem skin with acne, acne, blackheads, weeping sores, comedones, persistent allergic rashes, do not despair! This is not a sentence or a problem that you will have to struggle with all your life.
Usually, it takes time to eliminate acne, blackheads and comedones + special substances will come in handy.
We hope that in this article you have found a list of antibiotics, cosmetic procedures and folk recipes that will help restore beauty and attractiveness.
Acne, or acne (acne) is a chronic inflammatory disease sebaceous glands, resulting from their blockage and increased production of sebum. Acne occurs in some form in 60 to 80 percent of young people aged 12 to 24. However, acne can also appear in adults - as a rule, against the background of metabolic disorders, in which a condition of seborrhea occurs.
Causes of acne.
The main reasons for the development of acne:
1) violations of the hormonal status, including increased sensitivity of the sebaceous glands to dihydrotestosterone (the active form of the male hormone testosterone);
2) chronic and acquired diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
3) heredity;
4) taking certain medications (for example, cortisone, iodine preparations, lithium, vitamins (especially B6 and B12), antiepileptic drugs).
Acne at a young age is usually caused by male sex hormones - androgens, which stimulate the production of keratins and sebum, which leads to clogged pores.
girls in puberty, the amount of dihydrotestosterone (the active form of testosterone) in the body increases, so juvenile acne may appear - red pimples with pustules at the top. In addition to puberty, acne is caused by congenital and external factors: oily skin, hereditary predisposition, allergic reactions, stress, the use of certain medications (especially lithium, steroids, oral contraceptives and some anticonvulsants).
Acne in adulthood is a sign of endocrine disorders or imbalances in the autonomic nervous system. Therefore, before prescribing treatment, it is required to find out the root cause of the appearance of acne. For this, the dermatologist always prescribes various studies (general clinical analyzes, ultrasound internal organs, hormone tests, etc.).
To the experienced eye of the doctor, the picture of the rash itself can tell a lot. For example, acne located around the mouth, neck and chin in women usually indicates gynecological problems. Pimples on the forehead and temples can talk about pathology from the digestive tract. Treating acne itself is ineffective in such cases, which is why dermatologists often have to work in collaboration with doctors of other specialties.
Acne can also appear due to rubbing of clothing during excessive sweating, when using inappropriate cosmetics, or if you often have to deal with substances that cause blockage of the sebaceous glands (oils, greases, tar preparations). In men, acne can occur due to the use of anabolic steroids.
A fairly common cause of acne in adults is demodicosis.
This skin disease is caused by the demodex mite (or glandular) - a conditionally pathogenic microorganism that lives on the skin of most of us, but does not show activity until a certain moment. However, if something goes wrong in the body (under the influence of changes in the immune status, climate change, endocrine disorders, etc.), this mite begins to multiply rapidly. The scheme and methods of treatment of common acne and demodicosis differ. And not only medications are used different, but also treatment procedures for demodicosis are used completely different. For example, if cleansing the skin helps patients with acne, then with demodicosis it will only intensify irritation. Therefore, in addition to the usual tests, doctors necessarily require patients over 25 years old to pass a scraping for demodex.
Types of acne.
Experts identify several main types of acne, depending on the causes of their occurrence.
First of all, these are endogenous (newborns, acne vulgaris, fulminant and late acne in women) and exogenous (tropical, mechanical, medicinal and cosmetic) acne.
Exogenous acne develops, as a rule, in persons with seborrhea, upon contact with the skin of various substances that have a comedogenic effect - the property of causing blockage of the sebaceous glands and increased hyperkeratosis in the mouths of the hair follicles. These include various oils and greases, tar preparations. A person can come into contact with these substances at work and during skin care.
Acne fulminans is a rare and severe form of acne and is an endogenous disease. The disease occurs more often in young men aged 13-18 years old, suffering from mild papulopustular, less often - nodular cystic form of acne, and is characterized by a sudden onset, the appearance of ulcerative necrotic elements (mainly on the trunk) and general symptoms. Often, acne occurs with excessive use of cosmetics containing fats (fatty cream powders, blush, shadows, etc.).
In some foreign classifications of acne, there is even a special form of acne - acne mallorca. This clinical variation has been described in young people vacationing in Mallorca who used a comedogenic tanning oil that resulted in acne.
Mechanical acne, which occurs in persons predisposed to the disease, can also be considered a type of exogenous acne. Their appearance is associated with pressure and friction (simple dermatitis), which cause mechanical blockage of the follicular openings. An example is the prolonged pressure of a headdress, a sports helmet, a plaster cast, bed linen in immobilized patients, especially with increased sweating.
Acne occurs in athletes and bodybuilders who take anabolic steroids (called bodybuilding acne).
Often, the clinical picture of acne itself can suggest the presence of a concomitant disease. For example, the location of acne in women around the mouth and on the chin often indicates ovarian pathology.
By the nature of the rash, there are 3 types of acne:
1) comedogenic (the so-called "blackheads"),
2) papulopustular (large inflamed abscesses),
3) nodulocystic,
each of which can have a different course:
- mild - the presence of mainly closed and open comedones with practically no signs of inflammation, there may be less than 10 papulopustular elements on the skin of the face;
- medium - from 10 to 40 papulopustular elements on the skin of the face;
- severe - more than 40 papulopustular elements on the skin of the face, as well as abscessing, phlegmonous (nodular-cystic) acne.
Acne treatment.
The fight against acne must be started in a timely manner to prevent scarring.
The later the treatment begins, the greater the risk of scarring, which can no longer be removed. Even if there are only two or three pimples, treatment should be started. However, this is the success of all local treatments that can now be used.
Treatment of mild acne is usually carried out with the use of external agents such as Tretinoin, Baziron, Skinoren, as well as facial cleansing, ozone therapy, mesotherapy, surface cryotherapy, treatment with the Darsonval apparatus, etc. Cleansing the skin with acne are indicated only if there are no sore or deep-seated pimples or acne on the face. Compared to manual, mechanical cleaning hardware techniques are more gentle. The effect on the skin of the face during ultrasonic cleaning is carried out using high-frequency sound vibrations, while cleansing the pores is combined with micromassage.
Vacuum face cleansing is suitable for all skin types and is completely painless. It is carried out using a special pneumatic suction cup that removes excess sebum, fat "plugs" and impurities from the skin pores. Cleaning is recommended once a month.
Also effective is darsonvalization, based on the effect of a weak pulsed alternating current, which improves biochemical metabolic processes in the skin and subcutaneous fatty tissue and normalizes the secretion of the sebaceous glands.
The course of ozone therapy helps relieve itching, irritation, suppuration, cleanses and disinfects wounds, and brings the skin back to normal. This substance is injected into the skin, just like cocktails of medicinal preparations in mesotherapy.
Thanks to cryomassage, inflammation in acne is removed, sebum secretion is reduced in case of oily seborrhea. In addition, liquid nitrogen does not cause gross keloid scars. Local cryotherapy allows you to achieve both an immediate effect - acute inflammation and redness are quickly stopped, swelling is removed, - and long-term improvement. The advantage of the method is its high therapeutic efficacy and painlessness.
Treatment of acne with moderate and severe forms is carried out with the use of drugs: antibiotics (Dalacin T) (necessarily in combination with agents that normalize the microflora), as well as agents that regulate the secretion of sebum (they usually contain zinc, sulfur, etc.). ), vitamins of group A (Roaccutane) and B, taken in accordance with the prescription of a dermatologist. For women, hormone therapy with combined oral contraceptives is often prescribed in addition to topical acne treatments. Its effect is observed after 3–6 months and can be long-term. It is carried out strictly according to the indications, after consulting a gynecologist-endocrinologist and a thorough examination of the hormonal background.
Fiber-rich foods will help heal and have a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin.
You should increase your intake of foods rich in oxalic acid, almonds, beets, cashews, but spinach and rhubarb should be limited. The use of fermented milk products will help maintain normal intestinal microflora. Eat more foods that contain zinc: crabs, shrimp, soybeans, whole sunflower seeds, and not a large number of raw nuts.
nk is necessary for the normal functioning of the sebaceous glands. It is necessary to give up alcohol, butter, caffeine, cheese, chocolate, cocoa, cream, eggs, fried foods, spicy and spicy foods, hydrogenated fats, margarine, meat, poultry, carbonated drinks. It is worth excluding from the diet foods that have passed technological processing, iodized salt (iodine generally makes acne worse - avoid fish, seaweed and onions for this reason). Be sure to limit your sugar intake in any form.
The most effective procedure for eliminating acne, as well as traces of acne (the so-called post-acne) - scars, stagnant spots (bruises), etc. - is a gentle but thorough peeling.
The means by which this kind of peeling is carried out are preparations containing glycolic acid, papain-based enzymes. Then, bactericidal additives such as triclosan, bisabolol, carnosine and others are included in the cosmetic program. Sometimes deep acne marks require a median or deep peel with a chemical or some kind of cutter (under anesthesia). In both cases, the patient must avoid the sun for several months.
For small, light scars, collagens can be injected under them to make the skin smooth again like normal skin. However, collagen injected in this way lasts only 6 to 9 months.
Darsonvalization is usually used as a final procedure after cleansing the skin - brassage or disinfection. Naturally, all of the above can be applied when a doctor makes an appropriate diagnosis.
Prevention.
Do not make any attempt to squeeze out the contents of the eels. This can lead to scarring.
Don't touch your face! Touching your face often will only increase the inflammation. Try to realize this and give up this habit.
Strictly follow the rules of personal hygiene. To avoid re-contamination of germs and bacteria, dry yourself with a clean towel each time you wash. You can use soft cosmetic wipes or towels for these purposes. Sleep on a cotton or linen pillowcase and be sure to iron it with a hot iron before bed.
Keep track of the body's natural cleansing processes.
Drink 1.5 to 2 liters of fluid a day.
The most important thing is to properly care for your face.
Use light makeup.
Use only cosmetics that are labeled “non-comedogenic”. non-sealing skin pores. If you have a predisposition to acne, you should abandon alcohol lotions, it is better to prefer anti-inflammatory tonics. In no case should you use oily decorative cosmetics and creams or ointments containing fats (lanolin, petroleum jelly) and oils.
For washing, you need to use special gels, not milk or soap, since these products form an alkaline film that prevents the skin from breathing.
Masks with kaolin are very useful - they dry, absorb fat well.
You can also use ampoules with anti-inflammatory serums, but they should contain only natural ingredients. Professional products are best used under the supervision of specialists.
You should be extremely careful with tanning, both natural and in tanning beds.
Ultraviolet light is useful in small doses, but if you overdo it, you can achieve the opposite effect. This can lead to dryness of the middle layer of the skin, and it begins to produce even more sebum. Therefore, despite a short-term improvement, the rash subsequently worsens even more.
In the same way, you need to be careful about steaming the skin: with ordinary acne, this is good, but if the rash is caused by demodex, then it is dangerous.
Cleansing your face helps fight acne, but they should not be done during an exacerbation.
Fortunately, even the most severe cases of acne are temporary.
Currently, acne is amenable to a fairly effective treatment.
In most cases, it is possible to achieve complete disappearance of inflammatory elements, prevent neoplasms from one to several years (possibly forever). Even in the most severe cases, it is possible to reduce the intensity of the disease to a mild degree (if prophylaxis is carried out after treatment).
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Signs of problem skin
Any skin can become problematic - dry, oily, normal, combination, and not only in adolescence, as many believe. This is a skin disease that can manifest itself at any time in life, since a variety of circumstances can become possible causes. Signs of truly problem skin cosmetologists and dermatologists call the following skin manifestations:
- any rashes of an inflammatory nature: papules, plaques, blackheads, acne, acne, abscesses;
- not healing for a long time, weeping and festering, inflamed scars and scars;
- spider veins and reticulum;
- age spots that cover more than 50% of the entire surface of the face and are not congenital;
- large flaky spots;
- eczema, dermatoses.
It is necessary to distinguish between a girl with freckles, which appear every year with the first rays of the hot sun, and a pregnant woman with large pigmented eruptions on her face, which she has never had before.
In the first case, there can be no question of problem skin: after using conventional whitening agents, freckles will become less noticeable, and in the cold season they will disappear altogether. In the second case future mom faces exactly the problem that needs to be solved. Although in 80% of cases, problem skin is associated precisely with inflammatory rashes, its other manifestations should not be discounted either. The reasons for all these misfortunes can be a variety of factors.
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Causes
Why do some have even, smooth, velvety skin, while others constantly have some acne, acne breakouts appear again and again, injuries do not heal for a long time, red spots spread over the entire surface of the face? Problem skin can be caused by a variety of factors - lifestyle, heredity, skin care, cosmetics used.
If you identify exactly what kind of circumstance provokes the appearance of new and new rashes, it can be easily eliminated. This will lead to the successful completion of the treatment and get rid of skin problems forever. Among the possible causes, dermatologists and cosmetologists name the following factors.
- Failure of hormonal levels: a surge or lack of hormones in the body - and you automatically fall into a risk group and can easily become the owner of problem skin. You need to be prepared for this during such periods of life as puberty at the same adolescence(everyone starts and ends differently, but the approximate terms are from 12 to 17 years), carrying a baby - pregnancy, a few days before the menstrual cycle, menopause.
- Stress: rarely does anyone associate a rash on the face with their state of mind and morale - and completely in vain. Any malfunctions in the nervous system are reflected on the skin, like a litmus test. If you are experiencing a long or very strong stressful situation, suffer from constant neuroses, are in depressed state, often get annoyed and nervous about the slightest trifles (psychosis and tantrums - bright to proof), do not be surprised if, as a result of all this, one morning you find in the mirror profuse and inflamed rashes on your face.
- Medicines: uncontrolled, prolonged use of certain medications can also cause problem skin. Such drugs that are dangerous for the skin include antibiotics, hormonal drugs, contraceptives, aspirin, and some others.
- Bad habits also directly affect the appearance of the skin: smoking from an early age and in large quantities, frequent alcohol consumption not only worsen the complexion, but also provoke the appearance of acne and acne.
- Nutrition: many do not even realize that the cause of problem skin can be improper nutrition - lack of a regimen, regular consumption of large amounts of exotic fruits, berries and red vegetables (raspberries or carrots, for example), too fatty, smoked, salty, spicy, pickled foods. Improper functioning of the stomach, slagging of the body, excess weight and even more so, obesity is very often diagnosed in the owners of problem skin, since they are its immediate causes.
- Care: not all women consider it necessary to take care of their skin, which almost always results in problems with it. Insufficient, improper care will provoke the appearance of rashes again and again: it can be the use of low-quality or expired cosmetics, poor cleansing of pores, makeup left overnight, etc.
- Hypothermia organism and, accordingly, various colds can also cause rosacea on the face(vascular network) and inflammatory processes.
- Overheat can be an annoying reason that the skin suddenly becomes problematic. If you stay in the sun for a long time, an excess of ultraviolet radiation will negatively affect the condition of the facial skin. Strong tanning and overuse of tanning beds can lead to problems.
Everyone can fall into the risk group: there are a lot of causes of problem skin, and mostly they are dictated by the wrong lifestyle.
Having determined which of the above mentioned factors influenced the condition of your skin, try to get rid of it as soon as possible, otherwise any treatment undertaken by you on your own or prescribed by your doctor will be useless.
Yes, you have to give up the goodies to which you are so accustomed, smoking and tanning beds, but all this is worth the fact that the skin of the face shines with beauty and health, and does not attract the attention of others with its terrible rashes. In addition, if it was not possible to avoid adversity, you will have to provide the problem skin with special, more thorough and competent care.
Problem skin care
If you do not pay proper attention to problem skin, its condition will only worsen. Surely many more than once met girls of quite pretty appearance, but with a mass of foundation and powder on their face, which could not hide under them a terrible-looking acne all over their face. Running skin diseases are difficult to treat, especially if they are aggravated by the constant use of decorative cosmetics, which only intensifies the rash, making it difficult for the skin to breathe fully. At the very first appearance of any neoplasms, in parallel with the elimination of the causes of the misfortune, it is necessary to provide the problem skin with decent and complete care.
- Normalize your diet: Enrich your diet with fresh fruits, berries and vegetables, while eliminating red fruits. Limit the consumption of fatty, smoked, salty, spicy, pickled foods as much as possible. Drink more juices (again, not red) and regular mineral water, excluding carbonated and alcoholic drinks.
- Do not remove skin growths with your own hands.
Many people mistakenly believe that if they squeeze out a pimple that has jumped up, burns out acne, they will disappear. As a result, ugly scars remain in this place - small, but noticeable and for life. And the number of rashes after such home procedures doubles. This threatens the further spread of the inflammatory process and infection, which will have to be treated exclusively on an outpatient basis. At the same time, the risk of blood poisoning is high, since at home it is impossible to ensure ideal sterility, which should accompany such manipulations.
- Wash your face properly: cold and hot water equally adversely affect problem skin. This procedure is best done with water at room temperature or slightly lukewarm. Soap is categorically excluded: only a cleansing gel designed specifically for problem skin. You should not wipe your face with a towel after washing: there is a great risk of injury to the inflammation focus. Just blot the skin lightly.
- Unclog pores regularly (once a week for sure). First, with the help of steam baths, in which it is necessary to add decoctions of anti-inflammatory herbs: chamomile, calendula or St. John's wort. Secondly, you need to use scrubs, but only mild: do gommage, for example. Too harsh can damage the site of inflammation (pimple), thereby worsening its condition. If the pores are not cleaned, the skin will not be able to breathe and will never become smooth and even.
- Skip foundation and powder, no matter how much you want to mask your problem areas on your face. You need to understand that you will not hide acne in this way, since they will still show through any layer of makeup. But the harm from this will be colossal: the pores are clogged with chemicals that make up the cosmetic product, and become a breeding ground for new and new inflammatory reactions.
To soothe irritated skin and speed up its recovery, it is also recommended to do homemade home remedies 2-3 times a week. cosmetic masks anti-inflammatory action.
Anti-inflammatory mask recipes
Homemade cosmetic masks with anti-inflammatory effect can temporarily soothe irritated skin and reduce the number of breakouts. With proper care for problem skin, recovery will occur much faster.
- Yeast
Dilute baker's yeast (1 tablespoon) with sour milk (3 tablespoons), add lemon juice (1 teaspoon), hydrogen peroxide (5 drops).
- Lemon
Whisk the protein, add lemon pulp (1 teaspoon).
- Protein
Beat the protein, add the lemon zest, pre-ground into flour (1 teaspoon), oatmeal (1 tablespoon).
- Fruit
Mix baker's yeast (1 tablespoon) with berry or fruit juice (lemon, currant, cranberry, pomegranate), dilute with a little cold water to make the mask moderately thick.
- Kefir
Dilute baker's yeast (1 tablespoon) with kefir to the desired thickness.
- Potato
Mix potato flour with curdled milk to the desired thickness.
- Curd
Mix low-fat cottage cheese (1 tablespoon) with kefir (3 tablespoons).
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Why does the skin become problematic?
It is believed that serious skin problems occur mainly only in adolescents, as well as in those with oily epidermis. Actually this is not true. Imperfections can also appear on dry skin of the face and be expressed, for example, in its excessive sensitivity. You can read more about this here.
In general, problem skin can exhibit one or more of the following symptoms:
- rashes of various kinds;
- redness;
- excessive dryness or, conversely, fat content;
- enlarged pores;
- comedones;
- peeling;
- dark spots;
- uneven relief;
- excessive sensitivity.
Treatment of problem skin is a serious activity, consisting of a whole range of measures aimed at improving the health of the body from the outside and from the inside. It is necessary to fight not with the imperfections themselves, but with the cause of their appearance, otherwise any skin care will be simply meaningless.
There are several groups of causes of skin problems:
- Hormonal changes. Perhaps, it is hormones that are the factor most often the cause of changes in the condition of the skin for the worse. Failures can be associated with age, pregnancy, thyroid disorders, etc.
- Improper care and lifestyle. Insufficient cleansing, the use of inappropriate cosmetics - these reasons can lead to a significant deterioration in the condition of the skin. You can read about what funds are needed for the problematic dermis here. Improper nutrition (eating fatty, sweet foods) and bad habits also negatively affect the epidermis. For the period of treatment, it is imperative to adhere to a diet: switch to healthy plant foods, cereals, give up fast food, carbonated drinks, etc.
- Diseases. The condition of the digestive system especially strongly affects the skin. That is why, in the event that a large number of rashes or other problems appear on the face, it is worth contacting a gastroenterologist to check the work of internal organs.
So, if the skin has become really problematic, then the first step is to consult a doctor so that he can determine what is causing the negative changes. If hormonal imbalance or diseases of internal organs become such, a specialist will prescribe appropriate treatment. Only then can you begin to eliminate imperfections in the skin. There can be two ways here: turn to a professional or give preference to folk methods of caring for the dermis.
Professional treatment
It is important to understand that only a dermatologist is able to determine the actual state of the epidermis and the necessary measures to combat imperfections.
Skin treatment by a specialist usually includes various cosmetic procedures as well as the right care.
Most often, pharmacy cosmetics designed specifically for problem skin are used to restore the normal state of the epidermis. The products contain medicinal components, are hypoallergenic and actively fight various problems. The products are suitable even for very sensitive skin and for combating dermatological diseases.
Manufacturers are developing whole lines of tools aimed at solving certain problems. Many products have sebum-regulating, antiseptic, and healing properties.
You can list the most famous brands of pharmacy cosmetics:
- Avene;
- La Roche Posay;
- Bioderma;
- Uriage;
- Klorane.
It is noteworthy that the birthplace of all these brands is France. Most are based on thermal water from various sources, known for its ability to soothe, moisturize the skin and normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands. Some brands, for example, Klorane, use various plant extracts as the base of their products.
Professional treatment of problematic facial skin also involves various caring procedures. They can be aimed both at cleansing, getting rid of existing shortcomings, and at the general improvement of the epidermis.
Cleansing
Deep cleansing is very necessary for problem skin, especially if it is oily or combination. During the procedure, the pores are freed from the sebum accumulated in them, making the face look much smoother and more well-groomed. Cleaning can be different, both mechanical and hardware (vacuum, ultrasonic, etc.).
Peelings
There is one important rule for caring for problematic dermis - you cannot use scrubs on it, as they will only expand the pores, and can also spread inflammation throughout the face. But at the same time, the skin still needs to be cleansed of dead cells. What to do? Acid peels will come to the rescue. They are very diverse, differ in the type of acid and the depth of exposure. Peels not only cleanse the skin, but also increase its elasticity, even out tone and texture, reduce inflammation, and eliminate acne marks.
Darsonvalization
Darsonvalization is a physiotherapeutic procedure carried out using a special apparatus with attachments of various shapes using high-frequency impulse current to influence the epidermis. This method of exposure is perfect for people with problem skin, as it kills bacteria, while at the same time accelerating blood circulation and regeneration.
Cryotherapy
Cold exposure also has a positive effect on the problematic dermis. Firstly, the procedure normalizes the production of sebum, secondly, it kills harmful microorganisms that can cause acne, and thirdly, it improves the general condition of the skin, increases its tone and its own immunity.
The list is, of course, not complete. The doctor may suggest other procedures that, in his opinion, are able to most effectively affect the existing problems.
Traditional methods
Not every girl has enough opportunities to regularly visit a beautician and acquire a rather expensive pharmacy cosmetics... In this case, you can try to get rid of skin imperfections with folk remedies, but only if the cause of the problem has already been eliminated.
In fact, natural and plant substances are often no less effective than ready-made pharmaceutical or store care products.
Herbal decoctions
Various herbs help to heal inflammation, normalize water balance in tissues, cleanse and tone. Even with professional care, decoctions will be useful. They can be used for washing, rinsing the skin, freezing and using in the form of cosmetic ice.
The following plants are most suitable for the problematic dermis:
- calendula;
- mint;
- chamomile;
- succession;
- sage;
- raspberry leaves.
For the preparation of broths, you can use both fresh and dry leaves, pouring boiling water over them.
Clay
Clay is a natural sorbent, therefore it is able to draw out impurities and toxins from the skin, thereby cleansing it, smoothing the relief. It is also known for its pore-tightening properties. In order to make a mask for a problematic dermis, you can choose any clay (blue, pink, white, black, etc.) and mix it with mineral water without gas or a decoction of herbs.
Essential oils
It is believed that a few drops of quality essential oil, when used regularly, can transform the skin. Oil is good for oily and combined problem dermis tea tree, lemon, mint, and dry - ylang-ylang, rosemary, lavender.
Natural masks
Many natural products can have a positive effect on the skin of the face. If there are significant flaws on the face, you can add the following ingredients to home masks:
- for dry skin - honey, cream, egg yolk;
- for combined and oily - egg white, lemon juice, oatmeal.
It is not easy to cure problem skin, for this you need to follow a set of rules regarding face care and nutrition. In case of serious changes in the condition of the face, it is better to consult a doctor, and not to self-medicate, since it is possible not only not to improve, but also to aggravate the situation.
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Signs of facial skin problems
Problem skin can be absolutely any type. It becomes such when symptoms such as appear:
- rashes (acne, pimples, blackheads, abscesses, wen, blackheads and others);
- scars and scars that do not heal for a long time, fester;
- small spider veins or mesh;
- new age spots (a large number of them are more than 50%);
- flaky lesions;
- eczema and other formations.
Any of these signs are not normal. The only exceptions are freckles, which cannot be attributed to age spots or unusual formations. They appear on the faces of girls every spring, and in winter they usually disappear or become paler.
Most often, problem skin is associated with various inflammatory processes. Any rashes need to be treated so they don't become chronic. To cleanse the skin of the face, it is very important to find out the causes of the appearance of inflammatory foci.
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The main causes of dermatological problems
Problem skin is the result of one of the factors:
- heredity;
- lifestyle;
- the wrong choice of cosmetics;
- non-compliance with the rules of facial care.
It is important to accurately determine the reasons that led to the change in the condition of your face. Indeed, only thanks to this it will be possible to prescribe an effective treatment. Dermatologists and cosmetologists often consider the following as the main reasons:
- Hormonal changes in the body. They can be completely natural for the female body, for example, occurring during puberty, on certain days of the monthly cycle, during menopause or pregnancy. At the same time, hormonal disruptions occur, such as increased testosterone or estrogen production. Treatment in this case is prescribed by an endocrinologist, and first of all it is aimed at stabilizing the hormonal background, and the removal of cosmetic defects in this case occurs practically without the intervention of a woman.
- Frequent irritations of the nervous system: depression, stress, psychosis, tantrums and others. The skin of the face reflects any malfunctions in the work of the body's systems like a litmus test.
- Long-term use of drugs, especially antibiotics and oral contraceptives, leads to impaired sebum production. These drugs need to be replaced with others or completely canceled.
- Any bad habits lead to problems with the skin of the face. Before conducting targeted treatment to eliminate cosmetic defects, it is necessary to completely stop abusing alcohol, tobacco and quit other addictions.
- Improper diet also leads to appearance problems. Often, cosmetologists and dermatologists advise to establish a regimen of food intake and make up a diet.
- Faults in facial skin care most often lead to inflammation. You should not use cosmetics with an expired, poor quality and leave decorative products overnight.
However, circumstances do not always depend on the lifestyle. Problematic skin also occurs in those who are often overcooled or overheated. For example, girls who spend a long time outdoors in any frost are at risk. At the same time, enthusiasm for the bath or solarium can lead to a change in metabolic processes in the layers of the epidermis. In these cases, special face creams will help, preventing the harmful effects on the skin of low or high temperatures, as well as ultraviolet radiation.
Caring procedures
Any, even the most advanced skin diseases, can be cured if, in addition to special procedures, you pay attention to your appearance every day.
- Do not put on excess makeup, and if possible, spend as much time as possible without it.
- Change your diet. Enrich your diet with vegetables and fruits, but avoid eating red fruits and juices. Drink mineral water, remove marinades, fried and spicy dishes, pickles from your menu.
- Don't squeeze out pimples and blackheads. This will lead to the formation of ugly scars, an increase in foci of inflammation, and in advanced cases - to blood poisoning.
- Wash your face morning and evening with a special gel for problem skin. In this case, pay attention to the water, it must be warm. Problematic skin requires a delicate attitude towards itself, so after washing it, you need to gently blot it with a soft towel.
- Clean your pores weekly with steam baths, which are good for herbal teas, such as chamomile, calendula, or St. John's wort. Additionally, use scrubs with the most gentle principle of action. Without cleansing procedures, the skin of the face will never be perfectly smooth.
- Avoid using foundation and powder, as these products tend to clog the pores of your face.
Treatment with cosmetic masks
If you find the reasons for the appearance of foci of formations on the skin, then in parallel with its elimination, it is worth using face masks with anti-inflammatory action. Problem skin is usually almost always irritated. The soothing effect of the masks will help make the treatment more effective and speed up your recovery. The best reviews received recipes:
- A mixture of a teaspoon of lemon pulp and the protein of one egg.
- Based on one of the natural fruit juices: pomegranate, lemon, cranberry, currant. To do this, mix a tablespoon of live baker's yeast and freshly squeezed juice. The mask should be moderately liquid.
- A tablespoon of yeast can be mixed with kefir - you get an excellent mask that will relieve irritation and also reduce rashes.
- Fermented milk products must be consumed not only for food. But also lay on the face. A tablespoon of cottage cheese and three of the same spoons of kefir is one of the easiest ways to get rid of skin redness.
- The anti-inflammatory effect is possessed by white and blue clay, which is now sold at an affordable price in any department of cosmetics in powder form. It can be diluted to the state of gruel with fresh lemon juice or mineral water.
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These are the most popular recipes to help you get rid of skin problems at home.
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The main problem of "problem skin"
The main difficulty that all owners of "problem skin" face is to determine its type. It is important to distinguish between temporary and permanent problems. Temporary ones may be due to:
- improper diet,
- "Brute force" with spices, sweets, alcohol, foods that cause allergic reactions,
- unsuitable cosmetic product,
- hormonal disruptions
- loads on the skin - work outdoors, in the cold, in a dusty room.
Therefore, before "fixing" problem skin and helping it, it is important to understand: when difficulties arose with the appearance.
Cream for problem skin: will it help?
Before grabbing a miracle cream, it is worthwhile to accurately determine the type of problem. This can be done with a few simple tests. This is a "napkin test" to be applied to the skin in the morning. If the napkin remains greasy stains- then, indeed, you need more serious funds. Buy anti-aging cream
It is also important to take the following efforts before using new drugs (creams):
- Remove impurities in a timely manner for at least two weeks, deeply cleanse the skin using your usual means.
- If the care is sufficient and timely, but rashes, oily areas, inflammation or peeling do not go away, try a remedy that suits your difficulties.
- It is extremely difficult to restore the beauty of the skin in the shortest possible time. Therefore, tune in to a long course of treatment - at least 1-2 months.
What means does the industry offer today?
Acne products
Acne, “black” and “white” spots on the skin are a consequence of an improperly proceeding self-cleaning process of the skin. It is not worth squeezing them out regularly - this only leads to even greater problems. Creams and masks will help to normalize the activity of the sebaceous glands, regulate the self-cleaning of the skin. And some of them will additionally dry the skin gently - as a rule, they contain zinc and derivatives.
Peeling agents
Gentle cleansing, regular exfoliation of dead skin cells, and on top of that - a good nourishing cream will work wonders. But alas, only with proper regular care can a wonderful result be preserved.
Products for oily and at the same time dry skin
If there are areas on the face that are shiny from excessive fat release, and at the same time there are areas of dry skin, then you will need specialized products. As a rule, they organize optimal skin care, despite the substantial differences between the different types. Such a cream for problem skin is a real miracle, but only for those who do not know about the peculiarities of oily skin.
A small educational program for those interested in beauty
Oily and oily skin is the result of a lack of moisture in the skin.
As a rule, fat (which leads to the formation of acne, as well as inflammatory processes - acne) appears precisely in order to compensate for dry skin. Therefore, it is so important to follow all the rules of basic care. And this is - to wash, removing dust and dirt in the evening, to tone up the skin, shrinking pores. And be sure to use a moisturizer daily (2 times a day) after washing and toning. Products for problem skin can be viewed on this site.
Only if skin problems persist after such events, and only if doctors have not identified hormonal and other disruptions in the body, you should look for the "perfect cream" for your cosmetic bag
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Problem skin of the face and body: signs
This can happen at any age, since there are many reasons for pathological changes.
Skin that has the following defects is called problematic:
The above defects are not natural for the face and body. They arise for various reasons throughout life.
Causes of problem skin
Various cosmetic defects can appear due to improper care, heredity, lifestyle, after prolonged drug treatment or the use of inappropriate cosmetics.
If you determine what exactly became the provoking factor, you can permanently get rid of aesthetic problems and psychological discomfort in this regard.
Possible reasons for the appearance of cosmetic defects:
- Hormonal imbalance. Natural changes occur during puberty, while carrying a child, during menopause and a few days before the next menstruation. Pathological changes provoke various diseases;
- Various rashes on the face can appear after stress, depression, hysteria and neurosis;
- Medicines. The uncontrolled use of antibiotics, hormones, aspirin and contraceptives is especially dangerous;
- Smoking and frequent drinking;
- Nutrition. Irregular meals, excessive consumption of fresh red fruits, exotic fruits, fatty, smoked, salty, spicy and pickled - all this leads to the accumulation of toxins in the body;
- Insufficient / improper facial care. You should not use low-quality / expired cosmetics. You need to regularly cleanse your face, remove makeup, use nourishing products by type;
- Hypothermia can provoke not only a cold, but also rosacea - the vascular network, as well as various inflammations;
- Overheating is no less dangerous. Excess UV light is also harmful.
Skin treatment: home care
If you do not take action, the condition of the face will only get worse. Neglected ailments are less responsive to treatment. Many people make the mistake of hiding defects under foundations and powders. As a result, the dermis does not fully breathe, the condition is aggravated.
Treatment of the underlying disease, if any, must be supplemented with full-fledged care.
Folk remedies for the treatment of problem skin
It is best to use recipes based on natural products in the fight against cosmetic defects. You can supplement the treatment with decoctions and infusions, which are used for washing and as tonics. Effective masks will be obtained from food. Moreover, you can choose options for both dry and oily dermis of the face, and there are also universal remedies.
Yeast face mask
This is the best option for oily skin. Regular yeast is diluted with sour milk or kefir (preferably homemade) in a ratio of 1 to 3. Fresh lemon juice (a teaspoon) and peroxide (5 drops) are added to the composition. The standard duration of the procedure is a quarter of an hour, unless otherwise indicated. It is recommended to wash off the masks from the face with cool or warm water, or with a decoction of the herbs listed above.
Lemon mask
The recipe is suitable for oily skin, as well as for bleaching age spots and freckles. You need to beat one chicken egg white into a stable foam and mix it with a teaspoon of lemon pulp (without films).
Protein mask
This option is suitable for oily and combination skin face, to lighten age spots and freckles. You need to act as in the previous recipe: beat one protein, but add a teaspoon of powdered lemon zest. Then everything is mixed with a large spoonful of oatmeal and applied to the surface of the face.
Fruit remedy
This recipe is universal - suitable for all types.
A tablespoon of yeast is kneaded with freshly squeezed juice of berries or fruits. It is recommended to take cranberry, pomegranate, currant or lemon, but others are also possible. Then the composition is diluted with boiled water to a mushy consistency and applied to the skin of the face or body.
Curd-kefir mask
Both products are mixed in a ratio of 1 to 3. The composition is applied to the face and left for 20 minutes, after which it is carefully removed.
Any of the recipes can be used not only to solve problems, but also for preventive purposes. By supplementing your skin care with such, you can overcome the problems that have arisen much faster.
Conclusion
Problem skin becomes only under the influence of provoking factors. To restore her healthy appearance, you need to eliminate those. Only after excluding the cause, folk recipes and ready-made cosmetics will bring a long-term effect.
Otherwise, even the most expensive cosmetic procedures will not have an effect for a long time.
Problematic facial skin, at first glance, is a typical cosmetic defect. Acne, oily sheen, enlarged pores, friability - all these signs really make the appearance of their owner somewhat unattractive, and even unhealthy. The problem is that, in addition to the aesthetic value, problem skin on the face can be of diagnostic value for doctors, since in some cases it is a sign of disorders within the body. Most of the doctors that patients come to pay attention to the condition of their skin, especially on the face, whether they have peeling, redness, acne, dark circles under the eyes - these signs may indicate problems with the kidneys, digestive organs, and the endocrine system.
What does the concept of "problem skin" include, how is it manifested
The term “problem skin of the face” denotes a set of signs that distinguish it from healthy, with a normal appearance, skin. Objectively speaking, almost every person on Earth has any problems with the condition of the skin, they can manifest themselves in a variety of signs.
In addition to the fact that problems with facial skin are different in appearance, they can be caused by hundreds of different factors, each of which requires specific treatment. It is not for nothing that among doctors it is believed that the skin is a mirror of human health.
What types of facial problems can occur? Acne and rashes are most common, especially acne that annoys adolescents during transitional age... At the same time, acne occupies "territory" not only on the face - very often they affect the back, chest, neck, shoulders, delivering a lot of unpleasant moments to a person. In addition, problematic skin integuments have enlarged pores, oily sheen, if the skin is oily, or, conversely, peeling spots, if it is dry, and if the wrong care is specified for it, they have hyperpigmentation, an unnatural shade of the entire skin, itching, redness, allergic reactions, post-acne, scars, warts, capillary problems.
The listed problems are divided into three groups, according to the types of skin to which they are more typical. For example, redness and flaking are more common in people with dry skin, enlarged pores are more common for oily skin. The combined type on the face is represented by a set of areas that are more prone to oily and dryness, and may have disorders characteristic of the first two types.
Causes of skin problems
In what cases can “troubles” appear on the skin of the face, and is medical assistance required?
Improper care is such care as a result of which the skin does not look normal and healthy, and there are any kind of problems, inflammation or rashes. This category is, of course, completely subjective, and a person has the opportunity to choose the right care products for himself only by trial and error. It is not even always possible to predict with confidence how the epidermis will react to one or another cosmetics and procedures. As a result of improperly selected care measures, a person may experience:
- acne;
- comedones;
- rashes of any nature;
- scars and post-acne;
- early wrinkles;
- dryness, dehydration;
- redness and flaking.
The scheme of proper skin care involves performing twice a day - in the morning and in the evening - a bundle of three simple actions: cleansing, toning, as well as nutrition and moisturizing. It is imperative to use gels, foams or special therapeutic soap for washing, after which the skin is wiped with a tonic, lotion or special tonic emulsion. The skin is nourished by applying a day or night moisturizer (depending on the time of day), serums, fluids or pharmaceutical ointments, if the dermatologist has prescribed special treatment. Periodically, a procedure for exfoliating dead upper skin cells by using a scrub is allowed. For deeper nourishment, as well as reducing redness and narrowing of pores, you can sometimes apply masks to the face that are suitable for the type of skin. Ready-made masks can be purchased at specialized beauty stores (for example, DNC and Cettua face masks), or at a pharmacy. Some people prefer homemade masks to purchased ones, and prepare them on their own, with clay, essential oils, vitamins, and herbal ingredients. In addition to cleansing, peeling and nourishing, the skin needs protection from the environment, primarily from the harmful effects of the sun. For the face, be sure to choose a day cream with a sunscreen effect, or a foundation with an SPF of 25 to 50. If the skin is prone to comedogenic formation, appropriate non-comedogenic care creams are selected for it.
Digestive health
The skin of the face really reflects all the problems of the internal organs. If the processes of digestion and assimilation of nutrients are disturbed, her condition will definitely signal this. Diseases and abnormalities in the work of the digestive system can occur due to many reasons:
Incorrect lifestyle in general, bad habits, unhealthy diet lead to the fact that a person can develop a whole bunch of problems with the gastrointestinal tract (and these diseases often exist in the body in a complex manner) - gastritis, pancreatitis, cholecystitis, gastroduodenitis. Because of this, the main function of the intestine - excretory, is disrupted, toxins accumulate in it, which inevitably have an impact on the general state of health. Naturally, in addition to the listed problems, we must not forget that digestion begins in the oral cavity, and its poor condition, with caries, bleeding gums and bacterial damage, also partly causes problems with the skin of the face.
Drinking alcohol and smoking
Ethyl alcohol, which is the basis of any alcoholic beverage, is a poison for the body. It has a particularly destructive effect on the brain, liver and pancreas - it simply destroys their cells. For the pancreas, ethanol is an irritating factor, which makes it especially intensive for its breakdown and excretion. Accordingly, a person develops disturbances in the work of the digestive organs, diseases appear - cirrhosis of the liver, gastritis and stomach ulcers, ulcerative intestinal lesions, pancreatitis.
About how harmful smoking is for a person, literally from every iron. Poisoning by inhaled cigarette smoke is the cause of the development of cancer, heart attacks, strokes, diseases of almost all internal organs. Naturally, as part of the excretory system of the body, the skin suffers, and besides it - hair, nails, teeth. The smoker's skin has a yellowish tint, grayish color on the face under the eyes, they age faster, are very prone to wrinkle formation, are flabby, dull. Hair becomes duller and more brittle than it was before the addiction. Nails and teeth noticeably turn yellow, acquire a fetid odor.
The use of certain groups of medicines
The drugs existing today can be divided into natural and synthetic, and the latter usually have a narrowly targeted effect, and a long list of contraindications and side effects. Due to their intake, the digestive organs can suffer - the liver, kidneys, intestines, which take the first blow to eliminate the decay products of synthetic elements. Further, the skin is included in the processes of removing excess medications - appear different kinds rashes, peeling and redness, allergic reactions.
Hormonal pathologies
The deterioration of skin health is pronounced with the onset of hypothyroidism (decrease in the function of the thyroid gland) - the skin becomes dry and pale, the face has an edematous appearance.
Diabetes mellitus is a disease associated with insufficient production or lack of production of the hormone insulin. With diabetes, a person also has dry skin, pustular rashes, itching may bother.
Due to prolonged use of glucocorticosteroid drugs, a person may develop hypercorticism. At the same time, the skin becomes dry, thin, and acquires a bluish tint.
Adolescence is a time when a global hormonal restructuring occurs in the body, the work of the sebaceous glands increases, which causes a large number of acne, acne, and pustules. In addition to special care, for the treatment of problem skin in a teenager, it is necessary to turn to in order to work on the problem from the inside.
Nervous pathologies and disorders
The skin is one of the human senses; they contain a huge number of tactile receptors. Naturally, any nervous stress and shock experienced by a person will inevitably affect their condition.
Often, in response to severe stress, a person may experience itching, urticaria, various rashes, exacerbation of eczema, neurodermatitis. In such cases, doctors advise using essential oils and resorting to aromatherapy, for example, in case of depression, geranium, patchouli, pepper oils have a positive effect on the body. Tea tree and geranium oils help relieve irritability and improve sleep; for insomnia, ylang-ylang oil is used.
Lack of sleep and sleep disturbances
Night time is the period when the human body must rest. Sleep, which is most beneficial for the beauty and health of the skin, is considered to be sleep before 12 o'clock at night. How many people go to bed today at 10-11 pm, given that some people only get home from work at 8-9 pm? The skin reacts to a lack of sleep and its incorrect regime accordingly - a grayish tint, bags and bruises under the eyes, flabbiness, puffiness.
It is at night, in a dream, that all regeneration processes take place, so it is very important not only to go to bed and sleep for a sufficient amount of time, but also to apply night cream or special serums to the skin.
Environmental factor
Excess sun exposure is known to cause premature aging of the skin. A person is similarly affected by polluted air, dirty or chlorinated, radioactive elements and various chemical emissions into the air. The only way to partially protect yourself from such influence is to select protective cosmetics for the skin.
Heredity and skin health
The hereditary factor is not only the transmission at the genetic level of a propensity to a specific disease, but also the establishment of a lifestyle, food culture and attitude towards one's health. It often happens that people in the same family suffer from the same chronic diseases and skin problems - this is not surprising, because they jointly lead the same wrong way of life, eat wrong. If one person smokes in a family, the rest inevitably become passive smokers, and their health is constantly harmed.
Treatment of facial skin problems: what to do, which doctor to contact
First of all, if you have acne, comedones, redness and inflammation on your face, you should consult a dermatologist. This narrow specialist examines the patient, asks him about all the symptoms that cause concern, directs him to the delivery of specific tests, prescribes and develops an individual treatment regimen.
A very important component of caring for problem skin of the face is proper nutrition, with a sufficient amount of vitamins and minerals, quitting smoking and drinking alcohol, normalizing sleep and rest, a sufficient amount of stay in the fresh air, walking, playing sports.
For care and make-up, you need to choose the most gentle cosmetics suitable for your skin type. For the duration of the treatment of problem skin, it is generally better to refuse decorative cosmetics.
Today, the cosmetology industry offers many procedures designed to restore a healthy and attractive appearance to the skin - moisturizing lifting, ozone therapy, mesotherapy, beauty injections, cryodestruction of neoplasms, laser resurfacing, cryotherapy.
It should be noted that folk recipes for home facial skin care are also somewhat popular, although they are inferior to professional products and procedures in efficiency. So, for example, with acne, you can use a decoction of mint leaves in the form of a tonic, as well as infusions and decoctions, turns,. To relieve inflammation and care sensitive skin use a decoction of the juice of the leaves - it has antiseptic and antibacterial, soothing properties.
For home peels, scrubs and masks, aloe juice, eggs, mint, lemon, essential oils, various types of clay, oatmeal are used.
A person's face is the first thing that others pay attention to, his “visiting card”. Maintaining his skin in a healthy and aesthetically pleasing state is not an easy task, however, doctors, cosmetologists and a huge number of medical procedures, remedies and recipes give hope for the acquisition of healthy and beautiful skin, even in difficult cases.
A dermatological problem not only for young people, but also for people of age - acne (acne, acne), cause a lot of inconvenience and discomfort. Acne can be found on the face, back, and chest. Most often, people with oily skin suffer from purulent rashes on the face and body. Excessive subcutaneous fat clogs the pores and builds up in them. As a result, the follicles become inflamed.
Owners of dry and combination skin suffer from acne much less. The rash usually appears only on the face, in certain places - the chin, nose, less often on the cheeks.
The appearance of abscesses on the face indicates a metabolic disorder or weak work of the hormonal system of the body, and the failure of the liver and kidneys is also not excluded. It is undesirable to treat rashes on your own, only a dermatologist will help to find out the cause of acne and prescribe the correct treatment.
Types of rashes
Acne is divided into two main types: inflamed and non-inflamed.
1. Non-inflamed type of rash (comedones):
Blackheads (acne) are found on different parts of the body and face - the back, chest, nose (most often), cheeks. They do not bring big inconveniences and problems. They can become inflamed with inaccurate attempts to get rid of them;
Fats or whiteheads appear on the surface of the skin as dots of different sizes. The number of this type of comedone increases in the summer. Heat environment contributes to the intense secretion of subcutaneous fat and clogged pores.
A non-inflamed rash is the first sign of acne. These rashes cannot be ignored. Timely skin care will completely eliminate the inflammatory process and serious consequences.
2. Inflamed rash - subcutaneous acne. They have the following varieties:
Inflamed pimples (papules) with an increase develop into abscesses (pustules);
A purulent rash (yellow or gray) is formed as a result of inflammation of the comedo;
Deep nodular formations of crimson color - acne. The diameter can be from 3 to 5 mm. Very painful. When extruding, scars remain;
Deep, dense formations of nodules (cysts), reaching a diameter of 5 cm. When the nodules are drained, the lesion area reaches 7-8 cm. Very sickly, bluish tinge. This is the most severe form of rash, requiring professional complex treatment by a dermatologist.
Degrees of defeat
There are three degrees of acne lesions:
1. Lightweight. With this degree of damage, one can observe a small amount of eels - up to 5-8 pieces.
2. The average degree affects the skin with acne in the amount of 10 or more pieces, but at the same time there are no inflammatory processes on the skin.
3. Severe lesion is an advanced stage of the inflammatory process. It is characterized by a large number of pustular formations and localization of acne.
Why and why?
The causes of acne are different. First of all, it is a violation of the internal state of the whole organism. It is possible to find out why acne has occurred only through medical research and consultation with a dermatologist. Although the factors behind the appearance of acne are not fully understood, there are several nuances that you should pay attention to:
1. Insufficient cleansing of pores and poor-quality cosmetics - provokes the appearance of black and white dots (acne).
2. Bad habits: smoking and alcoholic beverages - reduce the supply of oxygen to the skin, thereby disrupting the normal activity of the sebaceous glands and blocking them.
3. Hormonal disruption in the body - such a diagnosis can only be made by a doctor. After research and testing, the dermatologist will select the right treatment. It is independently treated with hormonal drugs - not recommended, as this can harm the entire body.
4. Heredity is a cause that cannot be eliminated by any treatment. Only regular visits to a beautician and a competent selection of cosmetics will help to partially correct this problem.
5. Stress and nervous overexcitation - activate the adrenal glands, which provokes the release of hormones into the body. In this case, the beautician and dermatologist will not help. In this situation, emotional peace is important, and a visit to a psychotherapist will not be superfluous.
6. Long-term use of drugs of a certain group, for example, steroids or antibiotics.
7. An unbalanced diet leads to improper bowel function. Milk and fatty cheeses can cause acne. When acne develops, any dairy products should be kept to a minimum.
About prevention
It is better to prevent the problem than to deal with it for a long time. Prevention is the key to healthy and smooth skin. For this it is enough:
1. To cleanse the skin of the face, adhering to the following scheme:
Remove decorative cosmetics from the skin with special milk or liquid;
Remove the remains with foam;
To narrow the pores, wipe your face with lotion;
Finish cleansing by applying a cream - nourishing or moisturizing, depending on the type of skin.
2. It is imperative to cleanse your face not only in the evening, but also in the morning to remove excess sebum accumulated during the night.
3. Do not touch your face with dirty hands, much less try to squeeze out pimples.
4. If there are no inflammatory lesions on the skin of the face, then once a week, cleanse the face with a scrub or peeling to remove dead cells. To remove the top layer of the skin, you can use a mixture: olive oil+ sugar (2: 1). This product very gently cleanses the skin and does not cause allergies.
5. It is necessary to select cleansing cosmetics taking into account the type of skin. For problem skin prone to rashes, it is necessary to choose cleansing cosmetics at the pharmacy, taking into account the recommendations of a dermatologist.
6. Be sure to drink water. Drinking enough water will naturally moisturize your skin.
We fight acne with folk remedies
In order to get rid of acne, cleanse and moisturize the skin, you can resort to folk medicine... Homemade acne masks made from natural products are much more effective than expensive pharmacy products. Manifold natural ingredients, will allow you to choose the mask that has a long-lasting and long-lasting effect.
Acne and blackhead masks
Gelatin film mask
The composition of the gelatin film mask includes the following components: milk 20 ml, heated in a microwave oven; 2 tab. powdered activated carbon; 1 tsp gelatin. Mix everything, make a mask. After cooling down, wash your face. The mask significantly reduces the number of spots and blemishes, and also provides a slight tightening effect.
Mask based on honey and iodine
Honey - iodine mask consists of: 1 tsp. honey (liquid) and aloe gruel; 3 drops iodine. To mix everything. Wash off after 30 minutes.
Egg masks:
First option: mix 1: 1: 1 ingredients: egg, honey, lemon juice. Apply when dry, rinse.
The second option is a very effective egg and soda mask. It can be used every other day, provided that there are no wounds and inflammatory processes on the face. Mix the egg and baking soda equally. Stir and beat, apply for 5 minutes, rinse.
Clay masks:
For acne - mix equally white clay and chamomile decoction;
From black dots - mix equally blue clay with chamomile decoction.
Keep the clay mask for thirty to forty minutes, rinse, rub in a moisturizer or nourishing cream.
Oatmeal with kefir
Pour oatmeal or flour with kefir; let stand and mix. Apply to face, let dry, rinse with water. As a result, we get a mild cleansing effect, getting rid of blackheads and small pimples.
A mask that tightens pores
1. One easy way to tighten pores is with ice cubes. To do this, freeze ice from mineral water by adding a few drops of lemon. It is necessary to wipe the face with ice cubes in the morning and in the evening.
2. Clay: red, white or pink - it will perfectly help to narrow pores and remove excess subcutaneous fat. It should be applied only to problem areas of the face and décolleté, after diluting with boiled water or decoction of chamomile (calendula).
Egg and berry mask: one egg; a teaspoon of starch; a handful of wild strawberries or strawberries. After mixing the ingredients, apply on face and leave for forty minutes. After rinsing, moisturize the skin with a cream.
Protein-oatmeal mask
2 tsp grind oatmeal in a coffee grinder until flour is obtained; 1 tsp Grind the zest in a blender. Mix everything with egg white (1 pc.) And beat until foam, make a mask, when dry, rinse.
Potato starch mask
Grated potatoes, 1 tbsp. l. flour and one beaten protein. Mix, apply for 30 minutes, rinse. Moisturize the skin with a cream.
Masks for red spots from acne
1. Ice cubes made from parsley broth are prepared quite simply: chop the parsley and prepare a concentrated broth from it. Cool and freeze cubes. Wipe your face twice a day.
2. The cucumber mask has a whitening effect. It is enough to cut the vegetable into slices and wipe the skin twice a day. You do not need to wash off.
3. Mix the tomato pulp, 1 tsp. starch. Apply the prepared mixture on the face for twenty minutes, rinse.
4. Honey + cinnamon is applied to the reddened areas for ten minutes.