Skin imperfections (small pimples, blackheads, etc.) are the bane of teenagers and adults alike. Regardless of skin type or condition, imperfections can occur. Discover your anti-blemish routine!
Why do blemishes occur?
Small pimples or blackheads can affect anyone occasionally or more regularly and can have a variety of causes. Hormonal imbalance, excess sebum produced by the sebaceous glands, stress, fatigue, poor diet, smoking, overuse of unsuitable cosmetics, skin damage from shaving... the list of triggers is long.
What is a button?
The pimple formation process can be divided into three phases: obstruction of the healthy follicle canal (pore) by dead cells, accumulation of sebum following obstruction of the canal, and bacterial proliferation followed by the onset of inflammation. The pimple is then visible and sometimes painful.
A blackhead, on the other hand, is characterized by excess sebum which clogs the pores and turns brown due to oxidation.
What beauty routine should you adopt to make imperfections disappear?
Always remove makeup and cleanse your skin thoroughly
When a blemish rears its ugly head, don't deviate from your morning and evening beauty routine: remove your makeup, cleanse, toner, and moisturize your skin as usual, making sure to take care of your skin with facial care products suited to your skin type.
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Once or twice a week, take the time to apply a purifying face mask like the Purifying Rebalancing Mask to absorb excess sebum and prevent the appearance of imperfections.
Maintain hygiene rules
To prevent your pimple from becoming infected with bacteria, avoid touching your blemishes with unwashed hands.
Also, if you use brushes or sponges to apply makeup, remember to wash them regularly to prevent bacteria from growing on your makeup accessories!
Adopt dedicated local care
For Dr. Nadia Payot, founder of the PAYOT brand, small imperfections no longer held any secrets. The fruits of her expertise and iconic anti-blemish treatments, Pâte Grise products are ideal for combating occasional small spots. Pureté Essentielle treatments are also suitable for more regular blemishes or blackheads with the dedicated Blackhead Solution treatment.
Three steps to make a pimple disappear
• Accelerates the maturation of small spots, whatever their stage, to make them disappear quickly • Visibly controls excess sebum and promotes the elimination of imperfections • Soothes locally sensitized areas How to use it? Every evening, apply the Stop Imperfections Paste locally to the areas to be corrected, using a cotton swab, on perfectly cleansed skin.
The Pâte Stop Imperfections Paste Grey Paste works overnight to accelerate the maturation of small spots and make them disappear while preventing the appearance of new lesions. Its formula based on schist extract (sedimentary stone extracted from the Jura mountains), talc, zinc oxide and sweet almond offers 3 actions to reduce the pimple:
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Apply it topically every evening to perfectly cleansed skin.
Special 5 Cica-Gel is a gel with salicylic acid, known for its keratolytic properties, and cleansing tea tree essential oil. Special 5 Cica-Gel complements the action of the Grey Paste by taking over when it comes to drying out and promoting the healing of small spots.
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For a complementary action to localized night care, apply a tinted covering stick with a purifying and cleansing action such as the PAYOT Pâte Grise 2-in-1 anti-imperfection pen. Use it in the morning when applying makeup or at any time of day on unsightly spots.
During the day, it is also possible to act on the spot without neglecting the camouflage action of the treatments you apply.
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Anaïs Texier, E-commerce Manager at PAYOT
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