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Skincare routines for skin with acne and/or rosacea

It is essential to care for it properly and adapt our routines to each skin’s type and needs. What care should be taken into account for skin with acne or rosacea?

BY Silvia Cardona | 29 November 2024

Our skin is the largest organ of our body, and it acts as a barrier that protects us against bacteria, temperature changes and other external factors. Tailoring your routine to your skin type is essential, addressing individual problems or tendencies. That is the case for skin with acne and/or rosacea, which must be treated with specific products.


Routines for skins with acne

Acne is one of the most common skin conditions. It is an inflammatory process that involves the sebaceous glands. Although it usually appears during adolescence, it is also common in adults. There are different types and degrees of acne, but for acne-prone skin, following the right routine can make all the difference.

 

Essential steps in a facial routine for acne-prone skin:

 

  1. Cleansing. Good hygiene is key to removing all the grime that has accumulated on the skin and preventing clogged pores. This can be done with a cleansing gel. This is recommended twice a day, every morning and night.
  2. Sunscreen. For every skin type, it is always important to avoid excessive exposure to the sun. Particularly in skin with acne, sunlight can hinder the healing of lesions and leave scars. It is therefore recommended that you finish off your daily routine with a high-quality sunscreen (SPF 50).
  3. Protección solar. En todo tipo de pieles, es importante evitar un exceso de exposición solar. En especial, en pieles con acné puede empeorar la cicatrización de las lesiones y dejar marcas. Por ello, también se recomienda finalizar la rutina de día con un buen protector solar (SPF 50).

 

Should lesions such as blackheads or pimples occur, it is very important to avoid handling them, as they can become infected. In case of severe acne, oral treatments may be necessary and should be prescribed by a dermatologist.


Routines for skin with rosacea

Rosacea is an inflammatory disease that causes facial redness as well as papules and pustules. There are different degrees of rosacea depending on the intensity of the symptoms. According to the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV), rosacea ranks among the dermatological conditions that have the most severe impact on the quality of life and self-esteem of patients. 

 

Essential skincare routine steps for rosacea:

 

  1.  Cleaning. Start by cleansing gently and carefully with specific products for skin affected by rosacea. It is important to wash one’s face with warm or lukewarm water and dry it carefully.
  2. Apply topical emollients. Use products with venotonic and anti-inflammatory active ingredients.
  3. Sunscreen. The last step in a daily routine should be applying sunscreen (SPF 50).

 

Rosacea may be triggered by a number of factors, such as using products that are irritating or too aggressive for our skin, exposure to extreme temperatures (very hot or very cold), stress, alcohol intake and spicy foods, certain drugs, etc. It is therefore important to avoid exposure to such triggers. 

If you have any doubts or have noticed unusual changes in your skin, it is advisable to consult a dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis and treatment.

 

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