Post-acne is a consequence of mechanical effects on acne. Such a fairly common problem, like acne, appears most often during puberty. It is extremely important to carry out the correct treatment so that subsequently there is no rough skin. Indeed, in the future, to get rid of this cosmetic problem, you will need a long treatment. It includes chemical peeling, compresses, infrared radiation methods, as well as the use of a special cream from post-acne.
External signs
Postacne is characterized by the following characteristic symptoms:
- On the skin, dilated capillaries in the form of a red mesh are observed.
- The upper layer of the epidermis is covered with characteristic spots.
- Large enlarged pores.
- The entire surface of the skin looks lumpy, uneven and untidy.
Even very young people have some sagging facial features and uneven texture.
Depending on the prevalence of acne, the severity of this cosmetic defect will be determined. Sometimes you can notice people whose shoulders and back are covered with stagnant spots with expanded pores. To many, tuberous skin brings a lot of complexes. This is especially true for young women. Post-acne treatment, as a rule, is carried out comprehensively and takes a fairly long time.
How to get rid
There are many treatments available. In order to rid the skin of oily sheen and reduce the production of sebaceous glands, retinol is used. Fruit and lactic acids have proved to be quite good. Chemical pilling can also be used to reduce pores. In addition, it helps to get rid of age spots and even out skin tone. From physiotherapeutic agents, darsonvalization, cryotherapy, electrophoresis and phototherapy can be advised.
In the treatment of post-acne, lymphatic drainage and ozone therapy have shown excellent results. They help restore the elasticity of the epidermis and improve blood circulation. Thus, the skin begins to renew and restore its original appearance. Dermatologists have to literally remove the top layer of the epidermis in order to level its surface. Chemicals of deep peeling are used. After them, a slight burn remains, due to which brown crusts form. Over time, they disappear, and the face becomes fresher and much more even. After a while, peeling is repeated again.
Types of cream
Unfortunately, completely removing post-acne with a cream is quite problematic. But the tool is an excellent prevention of this symptom, it moisturizes and nourishes the skin well. Under its action, the shade evens out, dryness, excess shine disappear, a natural tone appears. First of all, creams should regulate the sebaceous glands, as well as have an exfoliating and anti-inflammatory effect.
Retinol Remedies
This substance is intended to increase the rate of epidermal renewal. The best post-acne creams contain this ingredient. Under its action, new collagen fibers are formed, due to which the skin turgor rises, and it becomes elastic and elastic. The price of such a cream is quite high and ranges from 1200 rubles. and higher. For example, Israeli Holy Land cosmetics produces a series of products that smooth the surface of the skin. These include both the Alpha-Beta Retinol Brightening Mask and the nightly restorative cream from post-acne on the face, also containing this substance. In addition, among the new products of the company you can find soap with this substance, which has proven itself among users of both male and female.
The Russian company "Arabia Professional" produces serum with retinol. Its price is slightly lower than Israeli cosmetics, but this tool is quite effective and meets its purpose.
Lactic acid
Its main task is the fight against pigmentation. The following cosmetics are present on the pharmaceutical market of the country: peeling roll, scrub and acne cream and acne scars in the form of peeling. The Russian company Libriderm produces peeling-a-roll with chamomile. Users note its ease and ease of use. After applying the peeling to clean skin, the face is massaged in circular motions until small lumps appear under the fingers. After that, the face is washed with warm acidified water (with lemon) and any nourishing cream is applied. Also, very often, patients use funds from Arabia Professional and Holy Land Laboratories.
If desired, you can use traditional medicine. Whey is found in fermented foods. A lot of it in sauerkraut and in one percent kefir.
Alpha acids
They are also included in peeling to combat post-acne. Like lactic acid, they have a brightening property and slightly level the surface of the epidermis. The Korean manufacturer A PIEU has established a good reputation. It produces toner, a face booster and acne stain cream. They also contain lemon fruit acids and glycolic acid.
For convenience, manufacturers produce peeling disks containing vitamins. Holy Land introduces a day cream containing alpha hydroxy acids. It is applied every morning after cleansing procedures. It is advisable to use a tonic from Arabia Professional before use.
A lot of funds can be purchased at a regular pharmacy. Reviews about the cream from post-acne are often positive.
Cream "Bepanten"
This drug is indicated for skin restoration from post-acne. In it, the active ingredient is dexpanthenol. The peculiarity of this substance is that when it enters the epidermis, it turns into acid and already acts as a vitamin. The tool has no contraindications and does not cause allergies. It is very often used to heal scars and sutures after surgery and to heal skin areas after transplantation. And also Bepanten perfectly heals cracks in the anus and on the nipples of nursing mothers.
The cream from post-acne and scars, like other similar preparations, is stored at a temperature of no more than 25 degrees for three years. Use it from one to three times a day. Apply the product only on well-cleansed skin without makeup. Preferably pre-treated with salicylic acid tonic.
Contractubex
In the pharmacy you can find not only gel, but also a patch of the same name. Its main purpose is the healing of scars and scars. Judging by user reviews, he copes with his function perfectly. It can be applied under clothes and used with the most outdated scars. A small amount of gel is applied to cleansed skin. It is used up to three times a day.
The drug "Baziron"
This acne scar gel cream is used only externally. Indication for use is acne. Apply the product only on clean skin of the face or body. Sometimes patients feel a slight tingling sensation and a burning sensation. This unpleasant reaction usually passes quickly. In general, the product has proved to be quite good and is often used in the fight against this cosmetic defect.
The drug is packaged in a convenient tube that is stored at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees for two years. Baziron is produced by the French pharmacological company Laboratory Galderma.
Gel "Kelofibrase"
This German post-acne cream is available in fifty and 25 gram tubes. It has an anti-inflammatory property and perfectly regenerates the skin. Urea is present in its composition, due to which the upper layer of the epidermis is noticeably softened and moistened. It is believed that this gel is effective in the early stages of post-acne. He is unable to cope with old scars. Its price is quite high, which, however, does not stop buyers. He has established a good reputation among patients and has a lot of good reviews.
Cream "Sledotsid"
This Russian-made product is intended to eliminate acne and prevent the appearance of scars. Manufacturers promise a quick recovery of the epidermis, the disappearance of any irregularities on the surface of the skin and red spots. The composition of this anti-acne cream contains hyaluronic acid and the anti-inflammatory substance sepens. And also the composition is enriched with plant extracts. Its price is perhaps the lowest of all the above drugs. The instructions for use say that the greatest effect appears when using this tool for two to three months.
Body Gel
This acne treatment cream is used to treat joints, lighten bruises and age spots, as well as absorb acne scars. At the heart of this tool is the extract of badiaga. The principle of its action is based on improving blood circulation and lymph flow. It helps to dissolve even the most old scars and scars. As a rule, a gel is applied in a thin layer once or twice a day. The patient immediately feels a slight burning sensation. This property of the drug is understandable, since it acts on the deeper layers of the epidermis, stimulates metabolism and regenerates tissues.
User reviews
In their reviews, users often praise many of the remedies for acne scars . Most patients prefer to buy cosmetic creams from post-acne instead of pharmacy drugs. They have a more pleasant aroma, and in addition to the therapeutic effect, they perfectly moisturize and nourish. Very well established salicylic peeling. Many women who struggle with post-acne know how quickly and effectively various acids help, including lactic, fruit, and so on.
According to the stories of users and their reviews, already after the first procedure, the surface is noticeably smoothed and the general condition of the epidermis improves. Small irregularities practically disappear, and large ones become less pronounced. In addition, any acid perfectly tightens the pores of the face. According to users, even fine wrinkles and folds around the mouth disappear. The course usually consists of six treatments. Unfortunately, during treatment it is very difficult to go to work or just go outside. The face remains red and inflamed for some time.
Inexpensive cream "Sledotsid", according to users, is absolutely useless. It does not affect chronic scars and enlarged pores at all. Use "Sledotsid" can only be used as a prevention of the appearance of scars or as a moisturizer that corrects the sebaceous glands. It slightly reduces their size and thus makes the skin more neat and fresh.
Sometimes patients get a Chinese cream from post-acne, such as Lanbena and others. In their opinion, after the use of such funds, the skin improves markedly, but, nevertheless, remains tuberous. Fresh scars pass a little, but if the age of the scars exceeds one year, then the effect of the gel is negligible and almost imperceptible.