We all need help and advice on the best skincare practices and the ideal routines for our skin type. While there’s no magic bullet for clear healthy skin, taking onboard some of the latest tips from dermatologists could give your skin a boost in 2024 and beyond.
Here are the most effective pimple treatments of the year, backed by skincare experts. Which ones will you weave into your skincare routine?
DOUBLE CLEANSE
When it comes to acne-prone skin some dermatologists recommend going for the double. Double cleansing your skin can degrease the surface leaving it feeling fresher and less prone to breakouts.
Speaking to Vogue, Dr. Whitney Bowe believes that if you notice your skin is acne-prone you may benefit from this technique.
Dermatologists say it’s important to choose a cleanser that is gentle enough not to damage the skin barrier, especially for those with acne-prone, dry, or sensitive skin. For all skin types including normal to oily skin, opt for a cleanser containing amino acid-based surfactants instead of sulfate/synthetic gelling agents. Protein-based surfactants like amino acids cleanse the skin while protecting the skin barrier.
For example, the Tarel Sensitive Cleanser with thyme and tea extract formula has anti-microbial, skin soothing, and anti-oxidant benefits that help to fight blackheads and congestion, along with extracts that soothe skin and help prevent irritation.
While the double cleansing method is considered safe by skincare experts, there are those who may want to avoid the process. While it is okay to double cleanse for most skin types, if you have very dry or super sensitive skin, and if the skin feels dry or stripped, you may only need to cleanse once.
TONE OR EXFOLIATE
Dead skin, impurities, dirt and grime can block pores. Using a toner or exfoliant to remove dead cells and unclog pores is a great step towards clear skin, according to dermatologists.
Look for a toner to unblock congested pores further, remove impurities, and remove dead skin to leave your face fresher. Dermatologists recommend products gentle enough for daily use that can break down sebum and debris that are clogging the pores to reveal a smoother, healthier complexion.
Toners penetrate very quickly into the skin giving instant hydration, removing dead skin cells, picking up the dirt your cleanser may have missed, and help with restoring the pH balance to your skin.
Toners can help keep things clean when you are dealing with a pimple breakout, so those with oily or acne-prone skin can benefit from adding this product to their routine. According to dermatologists, toners are a great way to clean acne-prone skin of any remaining residue after cleansing before carrying on with the rest of your skincare routine.
A BLEND OF AHAs
A good face mask can boost any skincare routine. While a face mask can deliver a skin refresh, there are some specialist masks that also combine ingredients that help fight acne and breakouts.
Dermatologists recommend a mask with a blend of AHAs that can work for all skin types. AHAs include glycolic, tartaric, lactic, and citric acids, and help to increase cell turnover.
Masks help to unclog pores, are a method of non-irritating exfoliation, can be worn for between 10 - 20 minutes, and can provide maximum hydration benefits.
Always check the instructions on how long to wear the mask but beware of wearing one for longer than 10 - 20 minutes as this can disrupt your skin's delicate balance and cause potential irritations or discomfort.
BLIND ACNE: BEFORE THE BREAKOUT
Dermatologists describe blind acne as a deep, painful acne cyst or nodule, that lies deepr under the surface of the skin. Some dermatologists treat blind acne with corticosteroid injections to speed healing and reduce the risk of scarring. There are however less drastic and less expensive ways to treat blind acne now available on the maket.
There is specialized technology that can target blind acne before the breakout, such as the Tarel Mangostin+ Intensive Breakout Vector Patch.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, pimple patches are a good way to manage blind acne as they can deliver medication to the source.
However, a pimple sticker like Mangostin+ patch provides a more effective solution than other options on the market.
DETACHABLE VECTOR TECHNOLOGY FOR DEEP ACNE
If you are wondering how the treatment of deep acne works, we can explain the technology behind the Tarel Vector Patch and how it delivers the active, acne fighting ingredients to a targeted area efficiently and via a pain free method.
Tarel uses patented Detachable Vector Technology to solidify the active ingredients into vectors. The vectors can detach from the patch and deliver the ingredients deeper into the skin to the selected area with more than 90% delivery efficiency.
The Tarel Detachable Vector Patch requires a patching time of just 1 minute before it can be removed from the skin. Once the arel Detachable Vector Patch is removed the actives have been delivered to the target site and will deliver the result within 1 day. Other patches use a 6-8 hours application time to have the actives delivered to the skin and often cause irritation and inconvenience - giving you a new skin issue to deal with instead of helping improve your blind acne.
BREAKOUT GEL
If you are dealing with a breakout, the award-winning Tarel Mangostin+ Breakout Gel is salicylic acid-free, non-drying, and a non-peeling formula.
Breakout Gel helps tackle all types of blemishes and uses Target Release Technology to create a biomolecular pathway to send the ingredients to the sebaceous gland so that the bioactives can fight your breakout effectively at the right location.
