Skin contains many specialized cells and structures. There are more than a thousand skin problems and there are ways to tackle them without damaging your skin or leaving blemishes.
The number one rule of skincare is "DON'T PICK" picking at acne, blackheads, scabs or other. Skin problems can cause open wound ot darker skin spots know as hyperpigmentation.
Here are some skin problems and there solution:
ACNE:Acne is usually a non infectious eruption of papules and postures (pus filled blisters)on the face and occasionally on the chest and back
Solution;
For a mild not serious acne you can use a non prescription products
1. Salicylic Acid
2.benzoyl peroxide
3. Alpha hydroxy acids (AHA)
4. Adapalene
5. Tea tree oil
*SEBACEOUS FILAMENTS: It exists to help oil flow seamlessly to the skin surface without pore- clogging back ups. On the flip side, when too much sebum is produced and mixes with dead skin cells, dirt and bacteria that clogs pores can lead to formation of a black head
Solution
1. Start with a solid base cleanser
2. Use a clarifying mask
3. Use an extraction tool
4 . Try a gentle at home facial technique using AHA(20%) and BHA(5%) alpha hydroxy acids such as glycolic and lactic acid helps in exfoliating the skin by removing dead skin cells while BHA like salicylic acids helps the oil circulate deep within the pores and break up oil plugs.
*BLEMISH, SCARS AND HYPERPIGMENTATION :
If you've tackled with acne and come out triumphant a big congratulations. However so many blemishes leave their mark on the skin long after the break out has subsided. Raised scars and patche of pigmentation can linger for month but there are treatments you can employ to smooth and give u a bright even skin.
Here are few treatments that help fade scars and blemishes
1. Niacinamide: studies shows that niacinamide ca. Helo reduce blemishes and dark spots especially from acne. Use up to two percent to five percent.
Niacinamide is effective for people with lighter skin tone
2. Retinoic Acid; study shows that acne scars improve in 90% of people who applied a combination of retinoic acid and glycolic acid
3. Vitamin C: search for products that contains vitamin C. It works better when combined with other lightning ingredients like licorice, sepi white etc
4. Honey: honey can heal wounds and scars quickly without leaving a mark