Clear, flawless skin is the coveted ideal of any women. However, the path to total skin clarity isn’t an easy one especially if you live in the tropics and have the oil production capacity of a small middle eastern nation.
Fear not. We have searched the ends of the earth to shortlist the treatments that actually make a long term difference to skin that is plagued with pimples, bumps and comedones. If clearer skin is your goal, then look no further than the below must-have skin fixes.
#1 VITAMIN A,B,C
You may not believe it but skin vitamins when applied topically and consistently on your skin has been shown to help improve acne. When used together, they appear to have synergistic properties. Vitamin A in the form of retinoids and retinol is not only great for reducing comedones, but it is a proven anti-aging tool. Vitamin B (also known as niacinamide) is hailed as the anti-redness vitamin that can also help reduce acne as well. Finally, vitamin C is an essential for heralding the prospect of glowing skin and to accelerate skin healing, especially after a nasty outbreak.
#2 Red and Blue LED lights
No, we are not talking about the lights illuminating your home but a medical grade photobiomodulation version that is intended to kickstart several skin recovery and complexion clarifying benefits in your skin. Simply lie under LED Red or I-Clear lights for 20 minutes and you should be able to see clearer skin in a few weeks. Painless, non-invasive and way cheaper than lasers, they are the latest go-to for patients who want a quick skin fix sans painful and disfiguring manual extractions.
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#3 Ultrasonic cleansing
We may shun extractions but that does not mean we are not a fan of deep cleansing of the skin using ultrasonic waves. We believe that the way to clearer skin is to eliminate all traces of dirt, debris and sebum on your skin— precursors of blackheads and whiteheads. Totally comfortable and efficient, they leave your skin totally smooth and bump-free!
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#4 Avoid Dairy
If you are a milk-lover then it’s time to rethink your priorities. Many people have found worsening of their acneic condition when they upped their dairy intake. It appears to be linked to the hormones found in cow’s milk. Look for other milk substitutes such as almond milk, try it for a month and see what happens to your skin. While you are doing that, don’t neglect to go for a healthy well-balanced diet with plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables and water— the foundation for better skin after all lies in what you ingest.
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#5 BBL Forever Clear
Living up to its name, this broadband light therapy is in a class of its own when it comes to clearing out acne-prone skin without the need for oral medication and divine intervention. It utilizes light in the wavelengths that helps to reduce skin bacterial count, minimising pores and mopping up excess sebum along the way. The best thing about this in-clinical treatment is that it can also help to lighten superficial marks, returning inflamed and blemished skin to a flawless, smooth state. Without downtime, patients see results from the very first session. What’s there not to like?
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