Pimples, blackheads, and comedones often appear during puberty, a pivotal period when the body transitions from childhood to adulthood. Don't panic; in the vast majority of cases, these imperfections are temporary, and there are many tips for getting rid of them and preventing their appearance.
Say goodbye to imperfections with a tailored skincare routine
Adopt an effective and gentle cleansing method for the skin
If you have combination to oily skin and are prone to imperfections, the Grey Paste Cleansing Jelly is for you. The microbeads of vegetable charcoal act like a magnet to rid the skin of impurities. On damp skin, they transform into a delicate white foam that melts under your fingers. This perfecting foaming gel leaves your face feeling pleasantly pure and a delicious scent of rose and crushed leaves.
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Opt for a purifying beauty routine
To restore clear, fresh skin when it's prone to imperfections, a purifying skincare routine is essential. Choose a serum and a day and/or night cream with purifying ingredients such as the Renewing Peeling Serum and the Moisturizing Mattifying Emulsion. Made with mint and zinc extracts, they help quickly eliminate imperfections and prevent their recurrence, while protecting the skin. As a reminder, the serum should always be applied before the cream.
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More occasionally and depending on your skin's needs, you can apply a mask once or twice a week. The Purifying Rebalancing Mask face mask gently purifies and mattifies. Its unique black texture combines the ultra-absorbent properties of charcoal with the deep-cleansing properties of soft kaolin clay. This helps reduce the size of imperfections. Another tip: Payot mattifying papers help eliminate shine at any time of day.
Our tips for preventing the appearance of imperfections
1. Never skip removing your makeup
At night, the skin regenerates. If you leave a layer of makeup and impurities on its surface before going to bed, then it won't be able to renew itself properly. Blemishes and an uneven complexion are guaranteed when you wake up! We can't stress it enough: to have beautiful skin, it's essential to cleanse it before going to sleep.
2. Respect some hygiene rules
Used all day, slipped into a bag, or left on a table, your phone is a wonderful vector for bacteria. Remember to clean the screen regularly and avoid touching your face if your hands haven't been washed first. Other often-overlooked hygiene rules include regularly changing pillowcases and bath towels and cleaning your makeup brushes after each use.
3. Avoid smoking
While smoking is bad for your health, your skin doesn't appreciate it either. Nicotine destroys vitamin C, which is essential for the production of collagen, which ensures skin elasticity. As a result, skin aging accelerates. The toxicity of cigarette smoke also reduces the size of blood vessels. Oxygen and nutrients carried in the blood then have a harder time reaching skin cells. The complexion becomes grayer and duller.
4. Protect yourself from the sun
The sun is not an ally for problem skin. While it dries out imperfections and makes the complexion more even at first, in reality, the skin thickens and prevents sebum from flowing naturally. Once summer is over, the dreaded "rebound effect" rears its ugly head. The skin returns to its normal thickness and releases all the sebum that had been trapped, leading to imperfections. Limit your sun exposure and protect your skin with an SPF.
Face mapping: understanding where spots come from to better avoid them
As a reminder: derived from Chinese medicine, face mapping has not been scientifically proven and in no way replaces a diagnosis from your general practitioner or dermatologist.
The concept behind face mapping is that each area of the face is connected to an organ. When you have pimples in one of these areas, it means that the organ attached to it is experiencing a malfunction. The idea is that the body would express through the skin, the body's largest organ, when something is wrong. To cite a few examples, according to face mapping:
- If you have pimples on your forehead: the digestive system sees red, the pimples could be the result of overeating or a poor diet;
- If you have spots between your eyebrows: you may have had a night of drinking too much or have a food intolerance, your liver is sending you a signal;
- If you have pimples on your jawbone: it may be due to a hormonal imbalance or you are having your period;
- If you have pimples on your temples: your kidneys need water to drain toxins and allow them to function properly again;
- If you have pimples on your chin: you may have overeaten or not had a very balanced diet in recent days.
While the vast majority of teenagers experience pimples and blemishes during puberty, it's a difficult time mentally and challenging for self-confidence. Specific treatment is sometimes necessary for juvenile acne, which is why it's important to consult a professional at the first sign of symptoms. In the age of Instagram filters and photo retouching, we tend to forget that skin is alive and constantly changing. Beauty isn't about pimples and simple appearance, but about self-confidence and well-being.
