When expensive cosmetic procedures - peeling and cleansing - do not bring results or have a short-term effect in the treatment of acne, it means that you need to look for other methods of dealing with inflammatory foci. Tonic with salicylic acid - an effective tool for daily care. How to use the product correctly so that the face becomes perfectly clean? We learn the advice of dermatologists.
What are the causes of acne?
Excessive work of the sebaceous glands provokes clogging of pores that become inflamed, resulting in red rashes, often with purulent discharge, or acne. These processes can be caused by:
- hormonal changes in adolescence;
- non-compliance with facial hygiene;
- abuse of sweets, pastries, and too fatty foods;
- dysfunction in the thyroid and pancreas.
How can I solve the problem of rashes?
During puberty (13-18 years), it is only important to properly care for the skin of the face. The problem will not be so obvious, it will disappear by itself after hormonal adjustment. At this time, it is important to use a face lotion with salicylic acid that perfectly cleanses pores and dries pimples.
Correction of nutrition with the restriction of smoked meats, chocolate, cakes and fast food will also immediately affect the skin. If you include more vegetables, fruits, berries, whole grain cereals and fermented milk products in the diet, the body will be cleansed of toxins, and the sebaceous glands will cease to intensively produce their own secret, called sebum.
If the cause of acne is a problem in the functioning of internal organs, it is important to visit a gynecologist, endocrinologist or gastroenterologist.
Whatever the factors that provoke unaesthetic skin rashes - adolescent maturation, malnutrition or dysfunction in the body's work - it is important to combine treatment with proper facial treatment. Do not forget about daily cleansing with a lotion with salicylic acid, that is, affect the problem both from the inside and outside.
Consequences of non-compliance with facial hygiene
If the cause of the rashes does not lie within the body, then the problem is the lack of appropriate hygiene procedures. Pimples and acne occur if:
- low-quality decorative cosmetics that clog pores (foundation, powder) are used;
- incorrectly selected skin care products, for example, a nourishing cream for an oily face instead of a light lotion in texture;
- daily cleansing of the face with special means is ignored;
- makeup is not removed at night.
All this leads to the fact that dust and dirt mix with sebum and become a favorable environment for the development of pathogenic bacteria, which causes small pimples with purulent heads or black spots to form on the face.
Skin Care Rules
How to have a clean face without rashes? This largely depends on simple daily hygiene procedures:
- Cleansing. In the morning and evening you need to wash your face with a foaming agent. Before going to bed, it is important to remove makeup.
- Toning. A cotton pad dipped in lotion further cleanses the face. For dry skin moisturizer is suitable. And if the face is very oily, what should I do? In this case, cosmetics with a drying and antibacterial effect are suitable.
- Moisturizing. Nourishing creams will help to remove peeling and dryness, and light moisturizing lotions will help skin with rashes.
- Special additional procedures. Masks and scrubs are applied once a week. They have the effect of deep cleansing.
Cosmetics for oily skin
Often, cosmetologists are asked the question: “If there are abundant rashes and the skin on the face is very oily, what should I do?” First of all, it is important to follow daily hygiene procedures. Secondly, choose the right cosmetics.
A common mistake in the fight against inflammatory foci, small pimples on the face and acne is the use of drying agents, for example ordinary soap, instead of a special cosmetic gel. Also, you can’t wipe your face with alcohol, it’s better to do it with a tonic designed for this. Incorrect actions have the opposite effect, because the epidermis begins to produce even more sebum.
For daily care of oily and combination skin acidic toners for the face are suitable. These cosmetics perfectly cleanse the skin and fight rashes thanks to its main active ingredient.
What do we know about salicylic acid
In 1838, the Italian chemist Rafael Piria first isolated and synthesized an active component from willow bark, which had a strong antibacterial and antipyretic effect. The willow in Latin is called salix, so the substance is called salicylic acid.
Its therapeutic effect on the skin is represented by the following functions:
- elimination of inflammatory processes;
- deep penetration in the field of application;
- suppression of the functions of the sebaceous and sweat glands;
- acceleration of epidermal regeneration due to increased blood flow at the site of application;
- purification of purulent wounds and acne;
- blocking the development of pathogenic microorganisms.
Due to these properties, salicylic acid is widely used in medicine and cosmetology as an external agent in the composition:
- aqueous and alcoholic solution (1 and 2%);
- ointments;
- powders;
- plasters (from corns and warts);
- acne creams;
- cleansing toners for oily and combination skin.
The antiseptic properties of the substance are used to treat such unaesthetic problems on the skin:
- acne;
- skin diseases;
- hyperhidrosis and hyperkeratosis;
- acne and post-acne;
- inflammatory foci;
- burns;
- corns and warts.
Considering that lotions and tonics with salicylic acid have a strong drying effect, they are not used for dry skin, as they can cause peeling.
The cosmetic market offers a huge assortment of care products for oily and combination types of epidermis. How to understand the abundance of attractive jars and choose what really fits?
StopProblem lotion: description and basic properties
In the presence of acne and blackheads on the face, the use of cleansing tonics is mandatory. Moreover, the rule applies to girls and to guys who often ignore or are embarrassed to use makeup. The male epidermis requires the same care as the female.
Michelle SM, a Russian company, for oily skin care, offers StopProblem salicylic acid lotion, which customers love. The tool has the following properties:
- purification;
- disinfection;
- exfoliation;
- narrowing of pores;
- regulation of secretion of the sebaceous glands;
- drying;
- anti-inflammatory effect;
- tissue regeneration;
- lotion soothes the skin.
The product is intended for cleansing and toning the skin.
Structure
The main advantage of StopProblem salicylic acid tonic is the absence of alcohol among the active components. The tool is presented in several options for solving various problems.
The combination skin toner has the following basic ingredients:
- water;
- sage extract to normalize oily skin and eliminate acne;
- plantain extract having a bactericidal effect;
- calendula, suppressing the development of pathogenic microorganisms, eliminating purulent and inflammatory processes in the epidermis;
- Boswellia, soothing and smoothing the skin;
- allantoin, which has a moisturizing, healing, softening and anti-inflammatory effect;
- salicylic acid, known for its antibacterial effect;
- macadamia oil is an anti-aging ingredient with antioxidant properties.
StopProblem tonic for oily skin among the active ingredients has white tea, calendula, chamomile and mint. There is also an option for sensitive skin with aloe vera and succession.
How to use the tool
In its pure form, salicylic acid overdries the skin, so it is applied locally to acne on the nose, forehead, cheeks or body. In the tonic, this substance is diluted with other moisturizing components, so the product can and should be applied to the entire face, as well as the decollete, twice a day after cleansing.
During the day, if a strong shine has formed on the skin, you can additionally wipe it with lotion without waiting for the evening.
Reviews
Customers using salicylic acid tonic note the following benefits:
- affordable price (cost within 100 rubles);
- does not contain alcohol;
- copes with cleansing;
- effectively removes pimples on the nose, other areas of the face and décolleté;
- does not dry out;
- convenient volume - 100 ml (you can take it in your purse or on the go);
- tightens pores;
- suitable for sensitive skin;
- soft action;
- almost odorless, which indicates the absence of flavorings and fragrances in the composition.
Many say that such a tonic is much more effective than other care products on the market.
Summary
Tonic with salicylic acid - a remedy recommended by dermatologists for daily hygiene and care for oily and combination skin.
Such cosmetics are an excellent alternative to aggressive antibacterial ointments and traumatic cosmetic procedures.
You need to deal with acne and acne, but it is important to do this using the right means.