Types of Acne
Acne is an inflammatory skin condition that causes spots and pimples. These pimples are called comedones.
Acne can be classified into mild, moderate and severe, based on the types of comedones present.
The most common forms of these comedones or breakouts are:
- Whiteheads - Whiteheads are another mild form of acne that appear as tiny, raised bumps specially on the face. These occur as a result of a clogged pore covered with a thin layer of skin, thereby, appear white.
- Blackheads - Blackheads are a mild form of acne that occur as the result of a clogged hair follicle. These small bumps appear black as the skin at the hair follicle is open and exposed to air.
- Papules (larger red pimples) - Papules are inflamed acne without any pus. These acne appear as a visible bump on the skin and are usually surrounded by redness and inflammation.
- Pustules (pus filled pimples) - Pustules are considered to be a moderate type of acne. They are inflamed, red bumps with a yellow or white top filled with pus.
How severe your acne is depends on how many comedones you have, as well their size, redness and whether or not they have pus.
The regularity of your breakouts is also a consideration when classifying your acne.
Know Your Skin With SkinIDTMWhy Your Current Acne Regimen Doesn't Work
There are a number of factors that affect acne and effective acne control. However, one of the more common reasons for a lack of acne reduction is barrier damage.
This is because the skin's natural barrier, known as the Stratum Corneum (SC) gets damaged over time due to environmental aggressors and pollutants.
This means that not only is the skin dehydrated more often and more easily, but also that bacteria have an easier path into the deeper layers of skin through gaps in the skin barrier.
Unfortunately, this means that there is almost always a steady supply of inflammation-causing bacteria living on the surface of the skin, and thus effective acne control is much more difficult.
Additionally, the topical formulation used to address the acne will dry out the skin, due to its mechanism of cleansing and exfoliation. The same is true of the facial cleanser, especially if it is specially formulated to treat acne.
A damaged skin barrier thus not only means that skin is generally drier, and thus less healthy, but also that skin is affected by the drying actions of the cleanser and acne cream.
Thus, a barrier repair moisturizer is required for effective acne control, as a repaired skin barrier boosts protection from outside aggressors, and increases water retention within skin.
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How SkinKraft Addresses Your Acne
1Your Recommended Facial Cleanser
- Your customized soap-free, syndet based cleanser.
- Specially formulated surface cleansing action cleanses pores of impurities, dirt and excess oil.
- Uphold’s skin’s natural pH, thus avoiding barrier damage.
- Formulated with the surfactants as per your skin’s needs, thus cleansing well with no dryness or oiliness.
2Your Recommended Barrier Repair Moisturiser
- Your customized barrier repair moisturizer complex delivers the right amount of hydration for your skin type.
- Ceramide-infused formulations help repair the Stratum Corneum (SC), the skin’s natural shield against bacteria, pollution and infection.
- Regular use increases skin’s ability to stay well hydrated, thus healthier, for longer periods.
3A Spot Application Cream For Acne
- Your customized Azelaic-Acid based active formulation counters existing acne by weakening the keratin plug.
- Anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and exfoliative properties of Azl help clear pores and acne, and prevent future breakouts.
- Custom blend formula with dermatologically verified, tested and efficacious ingredients.
- Spot application calms and soothes painful zits.
- Suitable and safe for all skin types.
Effective Acne Control: Patience, Not Panic
Effective acne control ideally requires three skin turnover cycles, which is almost 3 months, before a change is usually noticeable. This number depends on the type and number of acne you have, whether there is inflammation, pus etc.
However, in many instances, one skin turnover cycle, or a month can also yield visible changes in acne.
After beginning your skin regimen, you will notice a reduction in inflammation in and around the acne, as well as a reduction in size.
However, do not panic if any of the following happens. This is the normal course of acne reduction, and a sign that things are moving in the right direction:
Note: Not everyone will see all or any of the above effects. Nor are they necessary for acne control. In any case, being regular with applications, as well as giving the skin time to adapt are helpful practices when it comes to acne care.
Scenario 1
Your Pimple Turns Brown
Scenario 2
Your Acne Flares Up
Scenario 3
Your Have More Acne
This one seems counter-intuitive, but it's not. With acne, it's important to remember, "what you see is not what you have."
This is because acne comes in crops, and dormant acne, lying under the skin's surface, can make itself visible at any time. Due to the exfoliant nature of Azl, this acne becomes visible, and can be perceived as an overall increase in acne. However, it is a sign of the effect of Azl on the skin.
This effect is known as purging.
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- Ingredients are made in Japan, and meet international standards of quality and efficacy.
- Every ingredient is carefully chosen for being safe and effective in skin care over decades.
- All SkinKraft skin care products are soap free, thus safe for sensitive and sensitized skin.
- All SkinKraft facial cleansers remove dirt, grime and oil without disturbing the skin's delicate pH balance.
- All Skinkraft barrier-repair moisturizers are reinforced with ceramides, thus healing skin from within over time
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I did not find any visible difference during the first week, but, after following the 3 step regimen diligently, my skin felt smoother, my breakouts were controlled and overall my skin is balanced.
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