Acne is a skin problem that is faced by many people. Some of the causes of acne according to MyHealth are greasy skin or hair, greasy and dirty environment, hormonal changes, and consumption of drugs.
Treating acne could be troublesome for some people. However, acne can be treated by taking a good daily-care routine on your face. The ingredients in facial products also play a great role in handling this problem.
Here are tips by Dr. Irma Shida on the best acne-fighting ingredients to look for when buying facial products.
THE BEST ACNE-FIGHTING INGREDIENTS
Acne-fighting agents work by killing acne-causing bacteria, exfoliating dead skin cell, removing excess oil or decreasing inflammation. I’m gonna share the best acne-fighting ingredients that you should look for when treating acne.
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— Dr. Irma Shida (@drirmashida) August 9, 2020
1. Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs)
AHA sangat berkesan untuk remove dead skin cells yang menyebabkan pori jadi tersumbat. The consistent use of AHA will make your skin become smoother & softer. Contoh AHA adalah glycolic acid, lactic acid etc. But remember, this is NOT FOR BEGINNER. pic.twitter.com/7R1j0s7YJN
— Dr. Irma Shida (@drirmashida) August 9, 2020
- Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs)
AHA is effective in removing dead skin cells which can cause clogged pores. The consistent use of AHA will make your skin become smoother & softer. Examples of AHA are glycolic acid, lactic acid, etc. But remember, this is NOT FOR BEGINNER.
2. Benzoyl peroxide
Benzoyl peroxide is able to kill the bacteria, remove excess oil & exfoliate dead skin cells. Selalunya, dia ada percent yang you boleh pilih based on how severe your acne is, usually from 2.5% to 10%. pic.twitter.com/w5sbrHddiw
— Dr. Irma Shida (@drirmashida) August 9, 2020
2. Benzoyl peroxide
Benzoyl peroxide is able to kill the bacteria, remove excess oil & exfoliate dead skin cells. Usually, it has a percentage of you can choose based on how severe your acne is, usually from 2.5% to 10 %.
3. Salicylic acid
This is my personal favourite ingredient when it comes to treating acne. Salicylic acid is a very powerful exfoliant that will help keeping your pores clear by exfoliating inside the hair follicle. It also has anti-inflammatory properties.
— Dr. Irma Shida (@drirmashida) August 9, 2020
3. Salicylic acid
4. Sulfur
Another ingredient that is great for treating acne is sulfur. It will decrease excess oil & inflammation. However, bau dia is not very appealing.
— Dr. Irma Shida (@drirmashida) August 9, 2020
4. Sulfur
Another ingredient that is great for treating acne is sulfur. It will decrease excess oil & inflammation. However, the smell is not very appealing.
5. Tea tree oil
Another favourite ingredient of mine! Tea tree oil is a natural blemish-fighter ingredient that has antibacterial & anti-inflammatory properties to help calm acne.
— Dr. Irma Shida (@drirmashida) August 9, 2020
6. Clay
Clay also has anti-inflammatory properties that will help sooth the skin & temporarily reduce oil production. If you’re struggling with acne, boleh cuba guna clay mask once a week. pic.twitter.com/E5Tmp23kQC
— Dr. Irma Shida (@drirmashida) August 9, 2020
6. Clay
Clay also has anti-inflammatory properties that will help soothe the skin & temporarily reduce oil production. If you’re struggling with acne, try to use a clay mask once a week.
If you’re looking for a product to treat acne, I’d suggest you to give this Radiant Clear Derm Purifier from @drirmaskincare a try. This is an acne-fighting cream that contains salicylic acid & neem extract. pic.twitter.com/Pcax2vgJ4V
— Dr. Irma Shida (@drirmashida) August 9, 2020
The price for this gem is RM89. To purchase, you can WhatsApp https://t.co/DEaBRq7zcV or go to https://t.co/IOK2qVJAUu.
Produk @drirmaskincare juga boleh didapati di 5 cawangan AEON:
– AEON Bandar Dato’ Onn
– AEON Tebrau City
– AEON Nilai
– AEON Shah Alam
– AEON Wangsa Maju pic.twitter.com/SLUVmmPYLE— Dr. Irma Shida (@drirmashida) August 9, 2020
The price for this gem is RM89. To purchase, you can WhatsApp https://t.co/DEaBRq7zcV or go to https://t.co/IOK2qVJAUu.
Product @drirmaskincare can be obtained at 5 AEON outlets:
– AEON Bandar Dato’ Onn
– AEON Tebrau City
– AEON Nilai
– AEON Shah Alam
– AEON Wangsa Maju pic.twitter.com/SLUVmmPYLE
Acne is hard. Not only physically but mentally too. However, I want you to remember that acne is absolutely normal. It doesn’t take away our beauty. Hang in there!
— Dr. Irma Shida (@drirmashida) August 9, 2020
UPDATE
For any inquiries, boleh WhatsApp ke https://t.co/SGZiKgBwHZ. Just click the link & nanti dia akan direct terus ke WhatsApp
— Dr. Irma Shida (@drirmashida) August 10, 2020
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Source: MyHealth, Dr. Irma Shida
