How to treat acne, even under stressful circumstances.

Just when you think things can’t get any worse, your skin breaks out and your like : “Great. Thanks.”

STRESS INDUCED ACNE.

Stress induced acne is caused by (hello obvious) stress. There is a difinitive link between stress and acne, which becomes exacerbated when your body is under pressure. Stress caused hormone changes effect your health in many ways, one of the unfortunate outcomes can be your skin health.  Cortisol and androgen are hormones secreted by the endocrine system in response to stress. These hormones escalate the production of sebum, an oily substance naturally produced by glands near skin hair follicles. Increased sebum plus high levels of Propionibacterium acnes, a bacteria that lives on human skin and feeds off sebum, creates an ideal catalyst for inflamed skin/breakouts.

 
 

 

HOW TO TREAT STRESS INDUCED ACNE.

Unfortunately, stress is unavoidable but there are steps you can take to help counteract the negative affects on your skin health. Try meditation, stress management techniques and also in addition, eat healthy meals that are good for your gut bacteria. This will help combat any changes to your gut that stem from stress. Now, the most important line of defense or treatment is a diligent at home skincare routine. And If you want to boost your acne fighting power and get even closer to clear, glowing skin there are many fantastic professional treatments available at our clinic. more about professional acne treatments >>

 
 

 
COMBAT ACNE AT HOME.

The secret to clear skin is an effective at home skincare regiment. Below we break down the ideal steps for success and some of our favorite products for the job.  more on SKINCARE PRODUCTS>>

 
 

STEP 1: CLEANSE – GENTLE CLEANSER

Gentle exfoliating cleanser for normal to oily skin that targets surface oil leaving the skin feeling clean, but not stripped and dry. This and other Zo Skin Health products are available at False Creek Skin Solution Clinic.

KEY BENEFITS:

  • Rids the skin of dirt and surface oil
  • Unclogs pores with exfoliation
  • Calms and soothes irritated skin

 
 
 
 

STEP 2: SMOOTH – EXFOLIATING FACE CREAM

Revitalizing exfoliating face cream from Valmont is a weekly treatment to maintain soft skin and increase cell renewal. Suited to all skin types, even fragile skin. This and other Valmont products are available at False Creek Skin Solution Clinic.

KEY BENEFITS:

  • Sloughs dead skin cells
  • Suitable for sensitive skin
  • Promotes cell turnover

 
 

STEP 3: CLEAR + CALM – COMPLEXION RENEWAL PADS

Moistened pads with BHA/AHA acids help minimize surface oil and exfoliate pore-clogging dead skin cells and dirt. This and other Zo Skin Health products are available at False Creek Skin Solution Clinic.

KEY BENEFITS:

  • Dual action exfoliation removes dead skin cells to un-clog pores
  • Reduces oiliness and minimizes surface oil
  • Calms and soothes irritated skin

 
 

STEP 4: HYDRATE – REBALANCING CREAM

This light-weight, professional strength oil free lotion offers a unique blend of a V8 peptide complex and other ingredients designed specifically for oily and combination skin. This and other O Cosmedics products are available at False Creek Skin Solution Clinic.

KEY BENEFITS:

  • Reduces oil production
  • Shrinks pores
  • Hydrates and creates smooth texture

 
 

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