HOW TO GET RID OF
ACNE

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The right daily skincare routine can help you fight acne. Follow these 3 simple steps:

1. Cleanse skin gently twice a day with a gentle foaming cleansing gel that purifies without stripping skin.
2. Use a skincare treatment cream that actually works. Ask your pharmacist about products with active ingredients like salicylic acid, niacinamide and piroctone olamine.
3. If you’re struggling, don’t hesitate to consult a GP or dermatologist.

Read on for in-depth details of acne treatments that work and info on how to get rid of acne scars.

HOW TO GET RID OF
ACNE SCARS

Acne scars are a tricky one. They are caused by intense inflammation which breaks down the skin’s support structure resulting in pitted “atrophic” scarring. Once formed, acne scars are difficult to treat.

Click HERE for more information on getting rid of acne scars and marks 

When it comes to acne scars, prevention is better than cure, so make use of the skincare tips above to stop acne scars from forming in the first place.

SEVERE ACNE?
YOU MAY WANT TO SEE A DERMATOLOGIST

To get rid of severe acne such as “cystic” acne (deep, hard, painful bumps under the skin) which is at risk of forming acne scars, consider seeing your GP or a dermatologist. He/she may recommend a suitable skincare routine.

Click HERE for an overview of how acne and oily skin work.
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