What to do if you have closed comedones on your face? I have a little trick

What is shut-up? Why do people keep their mouths shut? How to clear closed comedones? I believe that girls with closed comedones would like to know. Who doesn’t want to have good skin? So let’s take a look.

▍How to clear closed mouth

Having said so much, it’s time to get to the part that everyone is most concerned about, how to clear closed comedones.

There are two types of closure depending on the severity of the condition:

The first type, which is serious, is when there are many closed comedones covering a relatively large area. At this point, you should have understood that if you have a lot of closed comedones, you need to see a dermatologist. Don't think you can solve the problem by applying something yourself. Leave professional matters to professionals.

Then, you also need to pay attention to the following points:

1. Eat more vegetables and fruits, and less spicy and sweet foods.

2. Don’t stay up late, don’t smoke, and don’t drink.

3. Sun protection. If you are afraid that applying sunscreen is not good, just hide and block it, and try not to be exposed to the sun.

4. Pay attention to cleanliness. If you don’t wear makeup, it is appropriate to wash your face three times a day.

The second type is mild, with fewer closed comedones and a smaller area. You can try to deal with the closed comedones yourself at home.

1. Acid brushing

Acid peeling means using skin care products containing acid to promote skin metabolism and help clear blocked hair follicles.

There are many types of acids, and the main products on the market now include salicylic acid, fruit acid, mandelic acid and azelaic acid.

Salicylic acid

The main function of salicylic acid is to penetrate deep into the pores, clean dead skin cells, unclog pores, and solve problems such as acne, blackheads, and blackheads caused by clogged pores.

Some of the more famous products containing salicylic acid include French Precious Water and Paula's Choice 2% Salicylic Acid Essence.

French precious water is considered entry-level, so don't worry about being irritated. Paula's Choice 2% Salicylic Acid Serum has a high salicylic acid content and needs to be used with caution.

Fruit acid

Fruit acid mainly acts on the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin, reducing pigmentation and solving problems such as acne marks and dullness.

The more famous brands in the field of fruit acid are NeoStrata and Alpha Hydrox.

Each of their products has a concentration display, with recommendations from low to high.

Mandelic acid

Mandelic acid has a gentle and slow effect, making it suitable for beginners.

Common ones include DR.WU Mandelic Acid Brightening Essence, Romixin Mandelic Acid Essence, Beloved 20% Mandelic Acid Essence, etc.

Likewise, each product has a concentration, starting with a low concentration.

Azelaic acid

In addition to anti-keratinization, acne inhibition, antibacterial, and reducing skin oil secretion, it also has whitening effects, but there may be side effects of skin discomfort in the initial stage of use.

Paula's Choice Azelaic Acid Serum contains 10% azelaic acid and 2% salicylic acid.

Note: Because the skin will become dry or peel after acid peeling, you need to strengthen moisturizing and sun protection.

Notice:

In terms of the usage concentration of acid products, it is recommended to go from low to high. Generally, for non-sensitive skin, about 10% AHA acid, about 15% PHA, and 2% salicylic acid are used. These are commonly used strong dosages.

In terms of usage area, it can be divided into zones. Generally, long closed comedones do not grow evenly over the entire face, but are distributed in different areas. Moreover, the skin on the face is different, with some parts being thicker and some parts being thinner. Brushing in sections can avoid brushing some areas too thinly, which may cause local sensitivity.

Generally speaking, the areas that are most likely to become thinner are the cheekbones and nose, while the skin on the forehead is slightly more tolerant. Therefore, you can start brushing from the areas with good tolerance, feel your reaction to the acid, and then adjust the concentration and frequency of the acid.

In terms of frequency of use, don't use it too frequently at the beginning, twice a week is enough. After your skin tolerates it, slowly increase the frequency to once a day. Don’t think that it has no effect and just take more. This is wrong.

Acid peeling is just a way to regulate keratin metabolism and avoid blockage. There are many factors that influence the formation of closed comedones. Acid peeling only targets one aspect, and it is skin care grade acid, which only regulates the keratin. It may work well for some people and not for others, so don't expect it to have a strong therapeutic effect.

and,

Acid brushing is risky, so be careful when doing it!

Acid brushing is risky, so be careful when doing it!

Acid brushing is risky, so be careful when doing it!

For sensitive skin, unless your doctor prescribes tretinoin for you, don't touch it yourself. Because acid peeling will make your skin thinner, if you must try it, it is recommended to choose low-concentration salicylic acid, such as French precious water.

If there are only one or two, don't worry. It is mostly caused by staying up late and eating spicy food. It will heal on its own after a few days. If your skin has good tolerance, you can also try applying some acid locally.

2. Gentle cleansing

Gentle cleansing has been emphasized all the time, and those who read articles frequently probably have calluses on their ears from hearing it so many times. The reason why I keep saying this over and over again is because there are still many friends who frequently wash their faces with soap-based facial cleansers and use the scrub method.

Choose an amino acid facial cleanser, such as Fancl, freeplus, elta, or Pond's Rice Puree, which are cheap and large.

3. Adjust your skin care products

For oily skin and combination skin, if you have closed comedones, it is recommended to stop using skin care products and just wash your face with amino acids every day.

For combination and dry skin, if you have closed comedones, you can temporarily switch to simple moisturizing products, or you can reduce the amount used.

4. Control oil secretion

When using sebum inhibitors to control oil, everyone needs to figure out what causes the excessive oil production. Because the reasons for oily skin are different for each person, there are many ways to control oil, but in order to prevent everyone from trying randomly, I won’t go into details.

5. Regular work and rest, healthy diet

Work and rest schedule and diet involve all aspects of the body and must be taken seriously. Quit what you should quit, reduce the amount of fitness you should do, avoid staying up late, and avoid eating snacks.