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Sun and acne?

Sun and acne? What is the connection?

If you suffer from acne you may want to take some precautions before hitting the beach. You can think that exposure to the summer sun is good for your skin since it tends to burn off pimples,but sun exposure causes irritation which can make acne worse.

Some exposure from time to time is perfectly okay but keep in mind : the sun simply burns the topmost layer of the face skin and the so-called positive effects are only temporary. This means that pimples will be back as soon as the sebum starts clogging the pores again.

Another bad news is that exposure to sun and wind tends to dry out the skin. Again, this may seem a good way to prevent the accumulation of excess sebum within the pores, but it’s not that simple. Dry skin tends to crack and lesions heal slower. Exposure to wind is also guaranteed to replace the negative effect of the sebum with the negative effect of wind-borne dust. Pores will still get clogged, just not with sebum.

I recommend you to be careful about sunscreens.

These lotions and creams may contain oil which is just as bad for the pores as sebum.

Be careful about what type of sunscreen and after beach lotions you buy and stay clear from those rich in oil. And one final advice: watch out for the effect of salty sea water on your skin. Salty water and perfect skin don’t mix well at all. And that’s even before you get to think about sea water not being all that clean.

What can be done to help fight acne in summer? If your lifestyle or job involves a lot of sweating, you may want to be even more careful about your skin. The ClearPores skin cleansing system is the perfect tool for this job.

The deep washes use Salicylic Acid and SD Alcohol to keep both the surface of the skin and the pores clean and dry, while the herbal supplements kill bacteria. Finally, the protection cream acts as a shield on your skin and makes sure sebum, grime and bacteria don’t become a threat.

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