30. 5 Topical Vitamins for Acne Control
Acne Vulgaris, more commonly known as acne, is an inflammatory skin condition that can cause pimples and large blemishes. It can affect all genders and all ages, although it is most common in adolescents. Vitamin C has been proven to be an effective anti-inflammatory and shields the skin against environmental stressors that can lead to acne.
5 Tips for Using Vitamin C for Acne
1. Cleanse
A gentle cleanser should be the first step in any daily skincare regimen. A good cleanser should wash away dirt, makeup, dead skin cells, and impurities from the skin without drying out or aggravating it. If this build-up of toxins is left on the skin, it can clog pores and contribute to acne, dehydrated skin and aging.
Using a vitamin C enriched cleanser will help to neutralize free radicals and act as a shield against the environmental stressors you encounter every day. Look for a cleanser that also contains hydrolyzed oat protein, molasses extract, and witch hazel extract. These ingredients help to moisturize, hydrate, soften, tighten, and tone the skin.
2. Tone
A good toner should adjust and balance the pH levels of the skin, allowing further products to deliver benefits in a neutral pH situation, and will rid the skin of any dirt left over after cleansing. It will prep the skin for the next step in your skincare regime, provide extra hydration, tone and tighten.
Most importantly, unbalanced pH levels have been found to affect Acne Vulgaris natural bacteria that live on the skin. However, when the skin’s pH shifts slightly towards an alkaline state, they can thrive and contribute to acne.
3. Use a Serum
A vitamin C serum will deliver a higher concentrate of vitamin C and provide benefits for those affected by acne. As a powerful antioxidant, vitamin C neutralizes free radicals and toxins from the skin. It also encourages the production of collagen and new skin cells while helping to regulate the buildup of melanin. This increases the skin’s ability to heal itself from acne and helps to repair and fade acne scars. (The OrangeDaily 10% Vitamin C Serum also contains vitamins A and E, giving triple antioxidant shielding to the skin. Furthermore, vitamin A stimulates epidermal renewal and improves skin elasticity.)
4. Moisturize
Acne sufferers may also have oily or greasy skin, so using a moisturizer may seem counterintuitive. Excess oil can clog pores and lead to breakouts. But a good quality moisturizer can help regulate the production of oil while preventing the skin from becoming dry and irritated.
The vitamin C and other natural ingredients found in a high-quality moisturizing cream enhance skin texture, reduce and soothe inflammation, accelerate the healing process, naturally break down dead skin cells, detoxify, fade scars and help to fight acne.
5. Use a Lightening Cream
When acne clears, you may be left with hyperpigmentation and scaring in the effective areas. Vitamin C regulates the production of melanin, a natural pigment that causes these dark spots. A vitamin C enriched brightening cream with lactic acid can help to brighten and improve skin tone, fade dark patches created by acne and promote the radiance of healthy skin.
The Importance of a Skincare Regimen
It is important to follow a conscientious and intelligent skincare regimen to get the full potential from the products you are using and to see the best possible results. Intended as a long-term solution, you will see significant, long-lasting results within a few days and more permanent improvements in 60-90 days.
Select only products that are formulated to complement each other as a system, applied in a specific order – cleanse, tone, moisturize, shield, restore, repair, rejuvenate. Each product primes the skin for the next, allowing full benefits of all the ingredients to penetrate deep within the layers of the skin and provide optimal nutrition. Make sure that all the products contain an element of Vitamin C and when combined to produce a reservoir of vitamin C in the skin. This reservoir ensures the continual supply of vitamin C and other ingredients within the skin, providing their effectiveness every day.
Vitamin C and Acne-Prone Skin: A Summary
Vitamin C can deliver a wealth of benefits to promote optimal skin health. Because of its antioxidant properties, vitamin C works to neutralize and banish acne-causing free radicals and protect the skin from the damage they can cause and its anti-inflammatory properties can also help to reduce acne-related redness and swelling, improving your appearance. Vitamin C increases the synthesis of collagen, a vital protein for rebuilding healthy skin and accelerates the healing of acne wounds. Finally, it helps to brighten the skin and fade dark spots and scars. Vitamin C can be used to help treat a range of skin ailments, in fact, the American Academy of Dermatology states: “Topical vitamin C should be used by everyone, every day. No other product ingredient provides more therapy to the skin.” Continue in this library for more information on how topical vitamin C can help acne-prone skin.
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