Shopping for skincare for acne-prone skin can be undeniably daunting. Make the wrong choice and you could end up with breakouts that are more severe than ever. Of course, you could also experience the other extreme – pick the right skincare products and you could quickly clear up your complexion, making those pimple-filled days a problem of the past!
So, where do you begin when it comes to finding suitable products for acne-prone skin? Right here! Read on as Celestolite shares a few skincare products that could have you soon sporting a smooth, fresh, and zit-free appearance!
The Estrella Cleanser Mousse
If you have acne-prone skin, one of the most important skincare products to have is a good cleanser. After all, clear away the excess sebum, bacteria, and dead skin cells that clutter up the skin’s surface each day and you’ll be able to prevent the appearance of clogged pores. As you know, if your pores don’t end up clogged, then you won’t need to deal with the subsequent breakouts.
Unfortunately, in an attempt to cleanse their skin as thoroughly as possible, many people with acne-prone skin make the mistake of going with an excessively strong cleanser. In theory, this may seem smart. In reality, this will only harm your skin’s natural protective barrier, which will make acne worse in the long run.
Ideally, you need a cleanser that’s gentle enough to be used twice a day. This is where the Celestolite Estrella Cleansing Mousse comes in. Not only will it efficiently clean your skin but its amino acids will leave your skin feeling stronger and less inflamed.
The Estrella Facial Toner
Toners were first created for those with oily, acne-prone skin. Those early formulas contained high concentrations of alcohol-based ingredients, which effectively dried up excess oil. As you can imagine, acne-prone people loved this!
However, the downside to those toners is that they slowly chip away at the skin’s protective barrier. Over time, the amount of damage that they cause can increase oil production and inflammation, making you even more prone to breakouts.
Does this mean that you should avoid toners? Not at all. Instead, look for an alcohol-free formula that focuses on hydrating the skin while also rebalancing surface pH – something that will go a long way in preventing the appearance of breakouts. The Celestolite Estrella Facial Toner meets the mark perfectly. It even contains witch hazel extract, which will quickly have your pores looking smaller and less noticeable.
The Luna Mineral Cream
One of the biggest skincare difficulties that people with acne-prone skin have is finding a suitable moisturizer. There’s no getting away from the fact that using a moisturizer is vital, yet there’s a good chance that many of the face creams out there will only cause you to break out.
This is where the Celestolite Luna Mineral Cream is different. This moisturizer has been designed with acne-prone skin in mind. It’s an incredibly lightweight blend that won’t leave your skin feeling greasy, and it contains several outstanding ingredients.
In this cream, you’ll find vitamin A in the form of retinyl palmitate. Research shows that topical retinoids, which is what retinyl palmitate is, can significantly reduce the appearance of inflammatory acne. The vitamin A in this formula is backed up by salicylic acid, an ingredient you’re likely familiar with. This beta-hydroxy acid is commonly used in cleansers and exfoliators because of how it clears out the pores. Having a small amount in this cream ensures that your skin will always look fresh and clarified!
The Nova Dark Spot Corrector
There are plenty of downsides to having acne-prone skin, but one of the biggest is the dark spots that can often follow acne breakouts. These dark patches occur because the skin has produced too much melanin in that area, with melanin being a compound that helps the skin to deal with the inflammation and injury that the breakout caused.
Although dark marks caused by acne will usually fade on their own, it can sometimes take months, or even years, for this to happen. If you don’t want to wait this long to sport a clear and even complexion, then the Celestolite Nova Dark Spot Corrector is exactly what you need.
This high-powered solution has been created to target the appearance of hyperpigmentation. Apply it directly to the areas of concern and the ingredients within will work to lighten the look of any discolored skin cells. With a selection of science-backed complexion-lightening ingredients, including kojic acid, arbutin, and ascorbic acid, it won’t be long before you see some big changes in your appearance!
The Estrella Facial Peel
We’ve already talked about how cleansing twice a day can help to prevent your pores from feeling blocked. While this is true, it’s not going to completely stop this. Depending on how oily your skin is, some of that excess sebum could still end up making its way into your pores before you’ve had the chance to cleanse your skin.
The good news is that you have another weapon that you can turn to before having to witness your next breakout; exfoliation. This will leave your pores feeling deeply cleansed, ensuring that there aren’t any blockages lingering around to trigger the appearance of breakouts.
Exfoliators come in many shapes and forms, but our favorite for acne-prone skin is the Celestolite Estrella Facial Peel. Not only will it purify the feel of your skin but it’s also wonderfully hydrating, meaning that you’ll be left with skin that looks plump and glowy!
The Luna Lava Mask
Another way to remove excess sebum from within your pores is with a clay face mask. Although these should only be used once a week, they’re a great way to give your skin an additional cleanse in between your exfoliating days because, after all, exfoliation shouldn’t be done too often.
What many don’t realize is that clay becomes even more effective at absorbing excess sebum when it’s combined with heat. This is why we created the Celestolite Luna Lava Mask. This mask gently heats up when it’s applied to the skin, thanks to the thermal catalysts in the formula. This leaves the skin, including your pores, feeling relaxed, allowing the clay to extract excess sebum more efficiently.
With that said, you won’t need to worry about this mask over-drying your skin in the way that other clay masks are notorious for. Thanks to aloe vera leaf extract, it’s exceptionally hydrating. It also contains several other antioxidant-rich plant extracts to leave the skin looking brighter and healthier.
The Nova Bright Skin Cream SPF 30
At first, the sun can often feel great when it hits acne-prone skin, due to how it leaves the skin feeling drier and less greasy. There are also many myths circulating out there that state that sun exposure is beneficial for acne, meaning that those with acne-prone skin happily soak up those rays.
Unfortunately, this isn’t true at all. Instead, the more you expose your skin to UV rays, the worse your acne will get. Why? For two reasons. Firstly, UV rays trigger inflammation in the skin, and this is one of the main precursors behind acne breakouts. Secondly, the way in which the sun dehydrates the skin and damages the skin barrier encourages the skin to increase its sebum production. This then leaves your skin even greasier in the long run, as well as more susceptible to clogged pores.
To counter this, a good sunscreen is essential, ideally one that also won’t clog up your pores! This is where the Celestolite Nova Bright Skin Cream SPF 30 can make a huge difference. It looks and feels just like a lightweight moisturizer – it won’t leave your skin feeling sticky. At the same time, in addition to hydrating the skin, it also provides broad-spectrum SPF 30 sun protection. It’s the perfect day cream for all skin types!
The Cosmic Firming Serum
Everyone needs a good serum in their skincare routines. These products are a great way to hone in on the specific visible skin concerns that you’re struggling with since serum formulas tend to be quite targeted.
So, what’s the Celestolite Cosmic Firming Serum all about?
It focuses on hydrating the skin with a blend of moisture-binding ingredients. In the long run, this can leave the skin feeling less oily as sufficiently hydrated skin won’t feel the need to produce quite as much sebum. Some of these ingredients, such as lactic acid, also help to keep the pores clear. Meanwhile, vitamins A and C give the skin a brighter and fuller finish, while the inclusion of DMAE enables this serum to soften the look of wrinkles too!
The Photonix-2 Jade Eye Wand
Topical products aren’t the only form of skincare that can help you fight the appearance of breakouts. Certain skincare devices can be very beneficial too…
LED light therapy devices sit at the top of this list, particularly when it comes to blue light therapy. Exposure to blue LED light leaves the skin’s sebaceous glands feeling less active, meaning a less greasy complexion as a result. Blue LED light will also soothe the feeling of inflammation, targeting the appearance of acne in yet another way.
If you’ve been noticing acne around your eye area, the Photonix-2 Jade Eye Wand would be a great device to try. It offers two modes; red and blue. This means that not only will it help with the appearance of acne but you’ll also be able to use it to smooth away the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
Summary
There’s no getting away from the fact that you need to be very careful when using new skincare products on acne-prone skin. This is why many experts recommend performing a patch test first. It would also be wise to pick products that other people with acne-prone skin have had success with, just like the Celestolite formulas featured above!
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