When expensive cosmetic procedures - peelings and cleanings - do not bring results or have a short-term effect in the treatment of acne, it means that it is necessary to look for other methods to combat inflammatory foci. Tonic with salicylic acid is an effective tool for daily care. How to use the product correctly so that the face becomes perfectly clean? Learn the advice of dermatologists.
What causes acne?
Excessive work of the sebaceous glands provokes clogging of pores, which become inflamed, resulting in red rashes, often with purulent discharge, or blackheads. These processes can be called:
- hormonal changes during adolescence;
- non-observance of facial skin hygiene;
- abuse of sweets, pastries and too fatty foods;
- dysfunction of 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 changes. At this time, it is important to use a face lotion with salicylic acid, which 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 dairy products in your diet, the body will be cleansed of toxins, and the sebaceous glands will stop intensively producing 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 - it is important to combine treatment with proper facial care. Do not forget about daily cleansing with salicylic acid lotion, that is, to act on the problem both from the inside and out.
Consequences of poor facial hygiene
If the cause of the rash does not lie inside the body, then the problem lies in the lack of appropriate hygiene procedures. Pimples and acne occur when:
- low-quality decorative cosmetics are used,clogging pores (foundation, powder);
- incorrectly selected skin care products, for example, a nourishing cream for an oily face instead of a light texture lotion;
- ignoring daily facial cleansing with special products;
- does not remove makeup at night.
All this leads to the fact that dust and dirt are mixed with sebum and become a favorable environment for the development of pathogenic bacteria, which causes small pimples with purulent heads or black dots to form on the face.
Skin Care Rules
How to have a clean face without breakouts? Much of this depends on simple daily hygiene routines:
- Purification. In the morning and evening, you need to wash your face with a foaming agent. It is important to remove make-up before going to bed.
- Toning. With a cotton pad dipped in lotion, the face is additionally cleansed. For dry skin, a moisturizer will do the trick. And if you have very oily skin on your face, what should you do? In this case, cosmetics with a drying and antibacterial effect are suitable.
- Moisture. Nourishing creams will help relieve peeling and dryness, and light moisturizing lotions for skin with rashes.
- Special additional procedures. Masks and scrubs are applied once a week. They have a deep cleansing effect.
Cosmetics for oily skin
Often cosmetologists are asked the question: “If there are abundant rashes andthe skin on the face is very oily, what should I do? First of all, it is important to observe 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 overdrying agents, such as ordinary soap, instead of a special cosmetic gel. Also, you can not wipe your face with alcohol, it is better to do this with a tonic intended for this. Wrong actions have the opposite effect, because the epidermis begins to produce even more sebum.
For daily care of oily and combination skin, acid facial tonics are suitable. These cosmetics perfectly cleanse the skin and fight breakouts thanks to their main active ingredient.
What do we know about salicylic acid
In 1838, the Italian chemist Rafael Piria was the first to isolate and synthesize an active ingredient from willow bark, which had a strong antibacterial and antipyretic effect. Willow is Latin for salix, hence the name salicylic acid.
Its therapeutic effect on the skin is represented by the following features:
- elimination of inflammatory processes;
- deep penetration in the application area;
- suppression of the functions of the sebaceous and sweat glands;
- acceleration of the regeneration of the epidermis due to increased blood flow at the site of application;
- cleansing of purulent wounds and acne;
- blocking the development of pathogenic microorganisms.
Thanks to suchproperties salicylic acid is widely used in medicine and cosmetology as an external agent in the composition:
- water and alcohol solution (1 and 2%);
- ointments;
- powders;
- patches (for calluses and warts);
- acne creams;
- cleansing toners for oily and combination skin.
The antiseptic properties of the substance are used to treat such unaesthetic skin problems:
- acne;
- skin diseases;
- hyperhidrosis and hyperkeratosis;
- acne and post-acne;
- inflammatory foci;
- burns;
- corns and warts.
Given that salicylic acid lotions and tonics have a strong drying effect, they are not used for dry skin, as they can cause flaking.
The cosmetic market offers a huge range of care products for oily and combination types of the epidermis. How to sort out the abundance of attractive jars and choose what really suits?
Lotion StopProblem: description and main properties
In the presence of acne and blackheads on the face, the use of cleansing tonics is mandatory. Moreover, the rule applies to both girls and guys, who often ignore or hesitate to use cosmetics. Men's epidermis requires the same care as women's.
Russian company "Michelle SM" for oily skin care offers lotion with salicylic acid StopProblem,which has become a hit with customers. The tool has the following properties:
- purification;
- disinfection;
- exfoliation;
- pore narrowing;
- regulation of sebum secretion;
- drying;
- anti-inflammatory action;
- tissue regeneration;
- lotion soothes the skin.
The product is designed to cleanse and tone the skin.
Composition
The main advantage of the StopProblem salicylic acid tonic is the absence of alcohol among the active ingredients. The tool is presented with several options to solve various problems.
Combination Skin Toner has the following basic ingredients:
- water;
- sage extract to normalize oily skin and eliminate acne;
- plantain extract with bactericidal action;
- calendula, which suppresses the development of pathogenic microorganisms, eliminates 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 and a string.
How to useremedy
In its pure form, salicylic acid dries out the skin, so it is applied locally to pimples on the nose, forehead, cheeks or on the body. In the tonic, this substance is diluted with other moisturizing ingredients, so the product can and should be applied to the entire face and décolleté 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 who use salicylic acid toner report the following benefits:
- affordable price (cost within 100 rubles);
- alcohol free;
- does a great job of cleansing;
- effectively removes pimples on the nose, other areas of the face and decollete;
- does not dry out;
- convenient volume - 100 ml (you can take it in your purse or on the road);
- shrinks pores;
- suitable for sensitive skin;
- soft action;
- virtually odorless, which indicates the absence of flavors and fragrances in the composition.
Many say that this tonic is much more effective than other care products on the market.
Results
Salicylic Acid Tonic is a dermatologist-recommended product 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 fight acne and acne, butit is important to do this using the right tools.
