My Skincare Routine: Oily-Acne Prone

 

       













This is my skincare routine that I do not change due to
years of looking for the perfect skincare routine FOR ME.
I have tried so many products and I did some research on
acne.org and that is when I learned about retinol, salicylic acid and glycolic acid. A big part of my skin doing better is my Clarisonic Mia. I love it and always bring it with me when I travel. What I love about my skincare routine is that only one of the items is "high end" which is the Philosophy cream. I refused to need a high end cleanser, toner, moisturizer, etc. Although all these products together totals up to a nice large price lol. My husband complains about my routine because he says I'm in the shower an hour after I'm done. I tell him he will thank me when we are older. Hey, I'm 27 now and I think I still look pretty young and that's how I like to keep it! =D

INFO

Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid commonly used to treat comedonal or non-inflamed acne. It is a popular ingredient in many over-the-counter products. Salicylic acid is found in lotions and creams, cleansers, medicated treatment pads, solutions or "toners."

How it Works

Salicylic acid helps correct the abnormal desquamation process that occurs in acne-prone skin. It works as an exfoliant, promoting the sloughing away of dead skin cells.

Salicylic acid is especially helpful in treating acne because of its ability to penetrate the follicle. It encourages the shedding of dead skin cells from within the follicle, helping keep the pores clear of cellular debris. In this way, it reduces the number of pore blockages and breakouts on the skin.

Glycolic Acid is from Natural fruit acids (alpha hydroxy acids or AHAs) to rejuvenate the skin by encouraging the shedding of old, sun-damaged surface skin cells. Glycolic acid is the alpha hydroxy acid most frequently used for Glycolic Acid facial treatments but lactic and citric acid are also useful. Of course, lactic acid doesn't come from fruit - it comes from milk.Other type of Chemical Peels Healthy natural skin care.

Who should use Glycolic Acid - AHA treatments?

AHA - glycolic acid peel preparations are recommended for those whose skin is showing signs of aging. Fine lines, brown marks and dry spots (solar keratoses) can improve with regular applications or peels. Glycolic acid may also prove helpful for those prone to acne. Hand rejuvenation with Glycolic acid (as seen on The Doctors - Radiesse).

How do they work?

With time and sun exposure there is a gradual but slow-down in the rate at which old cells leave the surface of the skin and are replaced by newer cells. This results in a surface layer of dead skin cells that are responsible for the appearance of aged skin.

Glycolic Acid - AHA 's loosen the glue-like substances that hold the surface skin cells to each other, therefore allowing the dead skin to peel off. The skin underneath has a fresher, healthier look with a more even color and texture.

With high concentration and long-term use, AHA 's may also affect the deeper layers of the skin. Collagen and elastin regenerate making fine lines less obvious.

What is Retinol? Retinol is the whole vitamin A molecule, which can be broken down into thousands  of smaller components, including “retinoic acid” (also called tretinoin, the active ingredient in Renova and Retin-A). Essentially retinol is just a fancy name for vitamin A;  however, it is perhaps the most important vitamin for the appearance of the skin. It belongs to the family of chemical compounds known as retinoids and is one of the few substances with a small enough molecular structure to penetrate the outer layers of the skin and work to repair the lower layers where collagen and elastin reside. Retinol is vitamin A in its purest and most active form. It penetrates deep into the skin, where it becomes fully operative. Wrinkles and lines are gradually smoothed, moisture and elasticity increase, the complexion glows and damage is diminished. Question: Is Toner Necessary? Many women assume they need toner. They believe it removes the extra makeup and oils on your skin, while minimizing pores. There are hundreds of toners on the market. Every brand sells it. But is toner really necessary? Answer: No, unless you have really oily skin.  While many people feel toners truly cleanse their faces, removing any excess makeup residue, most beauty editors agree toners are not a "must-have" part of most people's skincare regimen. Since most modern toners aren't as drying as the ones of the past, I believe they aren't harmful to most skin types. However, this is up for debate, as you'll see below. So who should use toner? People with extremely oily or acne-prone skin and those of us who want extra cleansing after wearing a lot of makeup. If you love your toner and sincerely believe it works, then by all means do not throw it out. What's most important is your own skin's reaction to it, not the hype surrounding toner's necessity in the beauty world.