What if this year, our only resolution was to normalize the little imperfections of everyday life? From the unexpected pimple that appears on the forehead uninvited to the small scars and brown marks that follow, this year, let's tell ourselves, it's all perfectly normal.

While many people think they're rid of blemishes after adolescence, it's not uncommon to see blemishes appear on your skin even if you've long since passed puberty. Hormonal imbalances, diet, sun exposure, or even using the wrong product—there are many causes, and it can be difficult to get rid of these small, often stubborn spots without seeing residual marks appear.

Our experts have created a routine for you that's perfect for blemish-prone skin: a few simple steps to incorporate into your beauty routine to purify your skin and unclog pores, all without leaving any residue.

How do imperfections appear?

There are different types of imperfections. Blackheads, most commonly appearing on the nose and cheeks, are the result of excess sebum and dead skin cells clogging the skin's pores, which are often too large, allowing impurities to pass through and store. They owe their color to the oxidation of sebum on the skin's surface.

Pimples, on the other hand, are linked to inflammation in the hair follicle, most often linked to excessive sebum production and clogged pores that can trap certain bacteria.

What active ingredients should be used to treat imperfections?

Some active ingredients are known for their purifying properties, such as glycolic acid. A member of the AHA family, it exfoliates and removes dead skin cells without irritating the skin.

Zinc is also an active ingredient found in many anti-blemish treatments. Applied topically or in dietary supplements, it helps reduce inflammation and purify the skin while helping it regulate itself. It is particularly recommended for combination and oily skin.

Our recommendation: If you have blackheads or feel like your pores are clogged, we recommend using our Renewing Peeling Serum enriched with glycolic acid daily to purify the skin and visibly reduce spots and imperfections*. The plus? Its formula is suitable for all skin types.
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What routine for blemish-prone skin?

If you have blemishes, it's important to rebalance your skin and ensure it's getting enough water and lipids daily, even if you have oily skin. Opt for a mattifying moisturizer that will hydrate your skin while regulating excess sebum.

Cleansing will also be an essential step in your routine. Remove your makeup every evening using a suitable treatment such as micellar water, for example, and perform a double cleanse to free the skin of impurities, makeup residue, sunscreens, other products, pollution, etc.

The Purifying Foaming Cleansing Jelly and its vegetable charcoal microbeads will allow you to cleanse and exfoliate your skin to remove dead skin and gradually unclog pores clogged by excess sebum. The plus? This cleansing treatment regulates excess sebum and refines skin texture.
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Our recommendation: Use the Mattifying Emulsion morning and evening on clean skin, a light hydrating fluid treatment that rebalances skin flora and regulates excess sebum. In addition, apply the Stop Pimple Paste to your spots in the evening before going to bed. Formulated with a combination of probiotics, meadowsweet extract, and a duo of glycolic and lactic acids, it calms spots and helps reduce them by 39% in just three days**.
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How to avoid pimple scars?

Let he who has never popped a pimple cast the first stone. While it's often tempting to pop a pimple or extract a blackhead, we know this isn't recommended for several reasons. First, it can allow the bacteria responsible for inflammation to lodge in other pores and cause even more pimples. Furthermore, popping the skin can leave scars or small brownish marks that are difficult to get rid of.

Our recommendation: Apply a few drops of Spéciale 5 Cica-Gel anti-blemish drying gel topically every morning after your moisturizer to treat your spots during the day. Enriched with Centella Asiatica, an active ingredient known for its healing properties, this gel rebalances the skin's flora, helps blemishes disappear while eliminating residual marks.
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