Although it is typical of teenagers, many adults also develop spots, pimples and blackheads... Yes, we are talking about adult acne. Do you not know how to combat it? We explain it in today's post. Adult acne tends to affect more women than men. Do you know why? Among the causes are contraceptive treatments: not following schedules and doses strictly, changing methods and so on. Another factor is excess sebum production, which blocks pores and gives rise to blackheads, pimples and acne marks on the face, neck and back. In addition, external factors also play a role in acne, such as tobacco, stress or not caring for the skin properly, meaning not following daily cleansing routines that remove traces of make-up, other cosmetics, pollution particles and more.
Products to combat adult acne step by step
Although on the Farmaciasdirect website you can find a wide selection of anti-acne ranges, our recommendation is to include products from the Effaclar line by La Roche-Posay in your routine.
Step 1: Effaclar Cleansing Mousse
You can apply it morning and night as the first step in your routine, to deeply cleanse the skin, purify it and remove excess sebum. In addition, this Effaclar gel soothes and protects the skin from irritation thanks to its composition with La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water. Effaclar Cleansing Mousse 400 ml. You can find different formats on the website: 200 ml and 400 ml here.
Step 2: Effaclar Astringent Lotion
The second step would be the purifying toner, also applied morning and night, which improves skin texture, unclogs pores, reduces their size and combats blocked pores thanks to its LHA-based formula. Effaclar Astringent Lotion 200 ml. More information about La Roche-Posay Effaclar Astringent Lotion via this link.
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Step 3: Effaclar anti-ageing serum
It has a triple exfoliating action: it smooths the skin, refines pores and brightens the face, combating acne marks and uneven skin texture. It also accelerates skin cell renewal thanks to its AHA content. Its LHA formula helps unclog pores and prevent them from becoming blocked. Apply it morning and night as part of your beauty routine. Effaclar anti-ageing serum 30 ml. Everything you need to know about La Roche-Posay Effaclar Anti-Ageing Serum by clicking here.
Step 4: Effaclar Duo (+) SPF 30
Next, apply Effaclar Duo (+) SPF 30 to help combat facial marks, as well as imperfections, blackheads, spots and marks, thanks to its formulation with niacinamide, which also helps prevent their appearance and supports skin renewal. On the website you can also find it tinted, in light and medium shades, so it can even be used as a make-up base. Effaclar Duo (+) SPF 30 40 ml. Full product sheet for La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo (+) SPF 30 here.
Step 5: Effaclar Mask
Finally, once or twice a week, after the cleansing gel, you can also add the purifying maskEffaclar Mask. It is formulated with gentle clay, which deeply removes impurities (dust, pollution, make-up residue...) and excess sebum, while controlling shine. Effaclar sebum-regulating mask 100 ml. Want to know more about this product? Click here. And for localised imperfections, such as a typical spot or acne mark, use Effaclar A.I. Apply it to the area to be treated, morning and night, until you notice it has disappeared completely.
