Skincare and Hormones: Restoration Skin Care After the Pill
Skincare-News. com discusses adult acne that can develop after women discontinue use of oral contraceptives.
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Research has suggested that oral contraceptives can actually improve and treat blemished and irritated skin. Unfortunately, after stopping the pill, many women develop unsightly cases of adult acne. Skincare-News. com's latest article, "After the Pill-Tips to repairing your damaged skin back to its healthy state," helps readers choose specialty products that target the skin's problem areas, so that women can clear skin of unwanted blemishes and irritations and restore skin to a healthy glow.
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Our hormones, or androgens, stimulate the sebaceous glands, which start producing excess sebum -- an oily substance. An overabundance of sebum then clogs your pores, and bacteria become trapped inside, causing acne. Oral contraceptives have certain hormones such as progestin and estrogen that lower androgen levels. This causes a good domino effect: With less androgen hormones, there is less oil production and less clogged pores, thereby clearing the skin of acne. This is why, for some women, after they stop taking the pill, acne and other bacterial irritations return.
Exfoliating the skin is very important for women with acne, because it gets rid of dead skin cells. A facial peel can serve as an excellent exfoliant. After using a facial peel product, your skin feels revitalized and re-charged. Importantly, exfoliating too often can irritate your skin and exacerbate your acne. Try exfoliating one to several times a week.
It's important that when acne occurs, it is treated instantly. Choose a moisture-rich acne spot treatment that will reduce redness and blotchiness without drying out the skin. Look for a formula that specifically targets mature skin, with an active ingredient such as salicylic acid. In addition to acne spot treatments, a toner is a refreshing way to get rid of acne and skin irritations as well. Choose a toner with gentle ingredients such as tea tree oil or other botanicals that will unclog pores while soothing inflamed skin.
An oil-free moisturizer is one of the most important steps in skincare for women who experience acne. It's critical to choose oil-free and non-comedogenic moisturizers, meaning the product won't clog pores or aggravate an irritation, and provides less build-up of oils and bacteria. Find one that is rich in antioxidants and vitamins, which will hydrate without adding harsh chemicals or impurities. Gentle formulas will allow acne or irritations to heal without exacerbating them. Many products also offer protection against aging and sun damage as well. Essentially, oil-free moisturizers hydrate the skin without clogging pores or adding unnecessary oils.
All in all, many women may have experienced clearer skin while taking the pill. But by adding a few effective products to their routines, adult acne can be treated even after the use of oral contraceptives has stopped.
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