Did you know that acne Is it a problem that affects 80% of adolescents between 13 and 18 years old and 25% of those over 30? It is aggravated by the temperature changes typical of autumn. and spring. This is what Cristina Galmiche, a specialist in skin care with more than 38 years of experience. Selena Gomez, who she looked radiant with a sculpture bun at the premiere of his new film, he has already noticed in his face the effects of the change of season. The singer has shared with her followers an image in which she shows her natural skin and her pimples exposed.
© selenagomezThe businesswoman, who advocates for movements like bodysuit and the skinpositive and allocates 1% of the profits of her cosmetic company to support mental health, thus giving visibility to an ailment that, according to Galmiche, “in embryonic stages and if controlled early, does not cause serious havoc.” However, “if it is not attacked in time, its treatment becomes more problematic.” Yes, like Selena, you too you suffer from acne with the arrival of autumnwhat we are going to tell you interests you. There is a bacteria responsible for this happening and learning to control it is the solution to the problem.
© selenagomezWhat is the bacteria that causes acne and why is it activated in autumn?
“Cutibacterium acnes is the main bacteria that causes acne,” explains Cristina Galmiche. “Is a bacteria found in the sebaceous glands of all people and that it comes in different forms,” he adds. He tells us that it is part of the skin microbiome and helps maintain its balance. “It is a saprophytic bacteria, that is, it feeds on decomposing organic matter, such as sebum.” says the expert.
Thanks to their explanations we know that this bacteria is present on our skin naturally. Sometimes, is activated and the accumulated fat turns into infectionwhich causes the appearance of pimples. This can occur for various reasons, such as excessive manipulation of the face, for example. The fat accumulated during the summer, combined with sweat and external aggressions such as chlorine and salt, can give a false sensation of improvement to the skin. However, with the arrival of low temperatures and the increase in humidity, the bacteria that causes acne is activated, causing more severe breakouts and persistent. “If you suffer from acne, it is normal that you will now notice that it appears much more aggressively,” says Galmiche.
© selenagomezWhy does acne get worse in autumn?
Look back and realize if, like Selena Gomez, who published this image last February, you too you get more pimples with the changes of season. M. Dolores Ibáñez, Naturadika pharmacist, assures that “In autumn, sudden changes in temperature occur constantly and humidity.” He explains that “the cold outside, combined with the dry heat indoors, tends to dry out the skin in the most sensitive people.” “These changes can cause acne breakouts. Besides, skin tone becomes duller and this also makes the pimples more visible,” says the expert.
In contrast, according to the pharmacist, “in summer, the darker or darker tone of the complexion helps to hide and better hide imperfections such as pimples. “In autumn, the skin gradually returns to its original color, revealing or making acne even more evident.“, he explains. To this we must add that “the summer months are usually quieter. People tend to disconnect and take life more calmly, which contributes to an improvement in the skin.” In addition, in summer we use less makeup and this also helps.
© selenagomezWhat active ingredients are most recommended for oily skin and to combat acne?
According to Jerónimo Ors, pharmacist, specialist in skin health and beauty and director of the botanical cosmetics firm Paquita Ors Cosmetics, when looking for active ingredients that can help you eliminate your pimples, it is essential that you know identify your skin type. According to the expert, oily skin is more resistant. Lipids protect it. If you have it, you will know that the most annoying thing is the shine and pore too open. Otherwise, it is a skin that ages better. Now, the problem comes when our defenses are not at their best. The more oil our skin has, the more the microorganisms that live on it eat.. This is where defenses come into play. If they are not strong, infections such as acne or seborrheic dermatitis appear. This happens if you eat poorly, have gone through some hormonal change or, simply, as we said, have been exposed to a change in temperature due to the arrival of a new season.
What ingredients will help you in this case? For Jerónimo Ors there are fundamentally four very effective ones: the first licorice root and its active ingredient, beta glycyrrhetinic acid, which has a degreasing and soothing effect and also greatly improves healing; the second is the hesperidinwhich comes from the peel of oranges; the third, the pixaliawhich comes from a plant, gynandra; and the fourth and most recent arrival, the bakuchiol.
© Getty ImagesAnd for dry skin?
Jerome likes Treat dry skin with natural, fatty substances called unsaponifiables.. There are unsaponifiables from wheat, avocado, etc., and in addition to providing fatty acids beneficial to the skin, they have an activity similar to estrogens without being hormones and are, therefore, extraordinarily beneficial. He tells us that these skins are increasingly worked biomechanically, that is, we not only give them what they need, but We repair what does not work and activate regeneration mechanisms. We work with cells seeing what is most important. In this sense, asiaticosides that come from a plant are very useful, centella asiaticaand that activate the sebaceous glands, causing a layer of beneficial fat to return to the epidermis.
© melaniegrantskinAnd for sensitive skin: neurocosmetics
“We can safely say that The percentage of sensitive skin has increased tenfold in recent years“, says Jerónimo Ors bluntly. He reveals that, to solve this imbalance and refine the skin, A new scientific branch has been born: neurocosmeticswhich is intended for the treatment of sensitive and ultrasensitive skin. “These skins are usually accelerated, that is, they go at a higher rate than normal. The first thing is to calm them down and slow them down,” he recommends. Discover that, for that We have balancing creams that incorporate dormidinssubstances produced by hibernating plants that slow down the metabolism, being very useful for this type of skin. Ectoine, which comes from an extremist algae (used to surviving in extreme circumstances), is also very useful, as is boswellia or sea buckthorn.
© annaastrupTop tips from experts to avoid an acne breakout
To begin with, did you know that tap water has lime, salts and an excess of ions that are aggressive and decompensate the epidermis? Therefore, according to Jerónimo Ors, the first thing is to avoid using it and resort to the so-called toilet waterssuch as rose water, oatmeal, chamomile or angelica, which gently remove dirt and dead cells without damaging the dermal ecosystem. According to the expert, this is good for all skin types.
The pharmacist M. Dolores Ibáñez also offers us a series of final tips to avoid an acne breakout:
- Take proper skin cleansing
- Perform proper skin hydration and a good selection of cosmetics
- Get a gentle exfoliation once a week
- Avoid touching your face
- Follow a balanced diet
- Turn to nutricosmetics
- Apply sun protection all year round
- Have correct stress management
Make these recommendations yours, identify your skin type, trust the most recommended active ingredients and prevent acne bacteria from activating on your skin this year.