- Why Does Acne Increase In The Summer?
- What Should I Use for My Acne?
Summer time in India means hotter temps, higher humidity, and for most people, lots of sweating.
This can unfortunately be the perfect combination to cause acne
The reasons for the increased Break-Outs especially in the summer are
- Sweat and excess oil production
- Increased exposure to sunlight
- Heavy Cosmetics
- Tight-fitting clothing
#Sweat and excess oil production
Due to Increased heat and humidity, sweat & sebum can clog pores and lead to breakouts.
5% Niacinamide serum can help to maintain a healthy skin barrier along with regulating oil production, reducing redness & irritation.
#Increased exposure to sunlight
Sunlight can cause skin inflammation, leading to acne flare-ups.
Choose a non-comedogenic sunscreen.
#Heavy Cosmetics
Using heavy makeup can clog pores and cause breakouts.
DOUBLE CLEANSING every day with a makeup remover and soothing face wash is necessary.
Swap out greasy moisturisers for a lightweight like White Lotus Moisturiser - perfect for wearing under sunscreen.
Eliminate the possibility of Fungal Acne too
During Summer there is an overgrowth of yeast(dandruff) within the hair follicles due to sweat and heat.
When there is yeast in the sebaceous glands, your hair follicles become inflamed, causing fungal acne.
Fungal acne looks exactly like regular acne. So before you choose a product to treat your acne make sure the type of acne you have.
BHA/Salicylic acid serum works on both fungal acne and regular acne.
✉️More about Acne
Acne based on its symptoms and appearance can be categorised into
- Mild Acne
- Moderate Acne
- Cystic Acne
- Blackheads
- Whiteheads
What Should I Use for My Acne?
Dealing with acne can be mentally and physically challenging
Healing from it is not a straight line, but understanding your skin and selecting appropriate products can make a huge difference.
Whether you’re looking to prevent or treat existing pimples, our product line is formulated with multiple ingredients to address all the symptoms associated with acne and improve overall skin health.
For Mild Acne (2-4 spots per month), add the following products to your routine.
BHA/Salicylic acid serum into your PM routine 2-3 times per week for exfoliation.
It unclogs the pores & eliminates Blackheads and Whiteheads. In addition to that, it can also be used as a spot treatment.
5% Niacinamide serum can help to maintain a healthy skin barrier along with regulating oil production, reducing redness & irritation. It also fades dark spots resulting from acne. It can be used in the AM and PM skincare routines for maximum benefits.
For Moderate Acne ( 5-10 spots per month)
Use 5% Niacinamide serum + BHA/Salicylic acid / Retinoid ( alternate nights)
2%Granactive retinoid is a multi-beneficial active that is anti-acne, anti-ageing & anti-pigmentation.
If you are looking for pregnancy-safe brightening products, oily acne-prone skin types can use Azelaic Niacinamide serum.
Azelaic acid is also an antibacterial which helps in killing acne-causing bacteria. If you have dry skin and acne, replace BHA with 5% lactic acid serum.
Spot Treatment is very important to prevent dark spots from acne. Use BHA/Salicylic acid serum 2-3 times a day on pimples.
For Cystic Acne, use Benzoyl peroxide 2.5% 2-3 times daily. However, if your acne is severe and uncontrollable, it's best to see a dermatologist.