How can I improve acne?

Step 1: Exfoliate to remove dead skin cell build-up

One of the causes of acne is a build-up of dead skin cells in the pores that are not shedding properly. It is important to remove these dead cells to allow treatment products to penetrate, improve acne and create a clearer complexion.

AlumierMD Professional Treatments:

BHA 20
Glow Peel
Enzyme Retexturing Treatment
Refining Clay Mask

AlumierMD Home Care Products:

Retinol Resurfacing Serum 0.25
Retinol Resurfacing Serum 0.5
Acne Balancing Serum

Step 2: Reduce the amount of acne bacteria (P. acnes)

Choose natural anti-bacterial ingredients instead of synthetic antibiotics where resistance is a growing problem.

AlumierMD Home Care Products:

Acne Clarifying Cleanser
Acne Balancing Serum
HydraSmooth Moisturizer
Spot Clearing Lotion
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Step 3: Improve oily appearance

When sebum builds up under the plugged pore/follicle, it causes an inflammatory response. Keeping skin moisturized is an important way to balance sebum production. If skin dries out due to excessive washing or harsh chemicals, it will produce more sebum to compensate.

Also, look for gentle ingredients that help mattify skin.

AlumierMD Professional Treatments:

Refining Clay Mask

AlumierMD Home Care Products:

Matticlear
Acne Clarifying Cleanser
Acne Balancing Serum
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HydraSmooth Moisturizer

Step 4: Improve skin texture and tone

Depending on its severity, acne can leave post-inflammatory discoloration and scarring. Improve skin tone and texture with professional peels alongside smoothing and brightening home care products.

AlumierMD Professional Treatments:

BHA 20
Glow Peel
Enzyme Retexturing Peel

AlumierMD Home Care Products:

EverActive C&E
EvenTone Brightening Serum
Lightening Lotion
Retinol Resurfacing Serum 0.25
Retinol Resurfacing Serum 0.5

Step 5: Protect against inflammation and UV damage

Inflammation is a cause and a result of acne. White blood cells are drawn to acne lesions as an immune response to P. acnes bacteria, which in turn causes inflammation.

Inflammation in the presence of UV rays leads to hyperpigmentation, and exfoliating products used to treat acne often make skin more sun sensitive.

It is critical to block UV rays with a broad-spectrum sunscreen that contains ingredients to help calm irritation and maintain the skin’s delicate moisture balance. Use soothing ingredients like hinokitiol and sea whip to reduce irritation and improve complexion.

AlumierMD Home Care Products:

Clear Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 42 Sunscreen
Moisture Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Sunscreens
Acne Balancing Serum