In a previous blog post I introduced to you the first 3 common mistakes people with acne make in home care during acne treatment.
Since then I have received messages from women who had watched the video, telling me that the information was helpful. Thank you for your feedback, keep writing to me! 🙂
Today, I will introduce you to the remaining 6 mistakes that can sometimes seriously worsen your skin condition.
This information will help you understand if, in your effort to take very good care of your problem skin, you may unknowingly be achieving the exact opposite effect.
Mistake #4: Using Too Many Strong Active Ingredients Simultaneously
To make myself clear, let me give you an example: Imagine washing your skin with a product containing salicylic acid, followed by a benzoyl peroxide gel, then applying a retinol cream in the evening, and exfoliating several times a week. Does it seem like too much? Yes, it really is too much, and if your routine is similar – STOP, because you are damaging your skin!
Let me give you another example to make sure you understand me correctly: If you had a wound on your body, what would you do? Would you treat it with strong, drying, exfoliating, and aggressive products, or would you carefully clean it, apply a healing ointment, and allow it to heal on its own?
Your skin is an intelligent self-regulating organ, and it has the incredible ability to heal itself, especially if you create favorable conditions for it EXTERNALLY and balance your body INTERNALLY.
Mistake #5: Choosing Products for Oily Skin
You may not suspect it, but your skin is most likely sensitive. Skin that is inflamed, with clogged pores, cysts, and even pain, is undoubtedly highly sensitive skin.
The drying effect caused by products for oily skin further worsens its condition and makes it even more sensitive. You’ve probably already realized this, but you still believe that products for oily skin will heal your acne. The result is unhealthy skin that struggles to recover. Think back to the last example I gave you.
Mistake #6: Not Hydrating Your Skin Enough
As I mentioned earlier, drying out the skin in an attempt to stop acne will only perpetuate and deepen a vicious cycle.
Oily skin is often dehydrated. This can be confusing because it feels both oily and dry at the same time. The issue is that it lacks moisture. Dehydration has occurred in the skin, and this is the first thing you need to address.
Using a hydrating product, such as a good aloe vera gel, along with an additional moisturizer for sensitive skin twice a day, is a great start. If you’ve chosen the right products, you’ll definitely feel the difference.
Mistake #7: Trying to Fix Too Many Things at Once
Dealing with acne is never easy. Only someone who has never had this problem would downplay it. I’ve spoken with so many girls dealing with acne, and I often see tears in their eyes. This can be devastating to a woman’s self-esteem.
But the truth is, proper acne treatment requires PATIENCE and consistency.
It’s unthinkable to treat acne, hyperpigmentation, and scars at the same time. In most cases, these three issues require completely different approaches.
My advice is to first focus on healing your acne, and only then should you address scars and hyperpigmentation.
Mistake #8: Using Cosmetics with Too Many Active Ingredients for Acne Treatment
I see two main problems with products that combine many active ingredients into one. First, there is a high chance that these ingredients are not in sufficient concentration, meaning the desired effect may not be achieved. Second, the more ingredients a cosmetic product contains, the higher the risk that your skin will react negatively to one of them. As I’ve mentioned before, problem skin often shows signs of sensitivity.
I prefer to use products with one primary active ingredient. For example, hyaluronic acid or vitamin C, etc. The content of any additional ingredients should be kept to a minimum.
Mistake #9: Using Oil When Your Skin is Prone to Fungal Acne
Fungal acne is caused by fungi called Malassezia, and it often appears as small bumps on the face and hairline. These bumps may be red, but they don’t always show redness. Sometimes, there’s itching. The condition tends to worsen in warm and humid environments, such as during the summer.
During the pandemic, we’ve been wearing protective masks daily, which has led to an increase in cases of aggravated acne during this period.
If you identify with this, it’s essential to eliminate all base oils from your skincare routine—both pure oils and cosmetic products containing them. While I’m a big fan of natural skincare and ingredients, in this case, they won’t be beneficial because fungi feed on oils.
Remember that with problem skin, the fewer products you use (but the right ones), the better, especially in the beginning.
Reflect on everything you’ve learned now! Think about whether you are making any of these mistakes and what changes might be beneficial. Share with a friend who might benefit from this information.
You probably already know that my approach to acne is holistic because I believe true healing comes from the inside out. I am always happy to meet people who are on the same wavelength and are seeking this kind of approach.
If you believe you need a deep and comprehensive change that will naturally lead to the healing of your skin, I am confident that the Basics for Clear Skin Program will be of interest. If you have serious and genuine intentions to tackle your acne, I would be happy to help you.
