Acne: Don't just connect the dots, get RID of them!

Everyone knows how important cleaning your face daily is in regards to acne treatment. The same goes for all the other topical creams for acne available in the market, which kills germs and opens up blocked pores. These may provide temporary relief, but you will never experience acne free skin by only focusing on acne and their breakouts from the outside.

Acne is a skin condition that causes whiteheads, blackheads, and inflamed red growths (papules, pustules, and cysts) to form. These growths are commonly called pimples or "zits."

Acne occurs when tiny holes on the surface of the skin, called pores, become clogged.

• Each pore is an opening to a follicle, which contains a hair and an oil gland. These oil glands help lubricate the skin and help remove old skin cells.
• When glands produce too much oil, the pores can become blocked. Dirt, debris, bacteria, and inflammatory cells build up. The blockage is called a plug or comedone.
• The top of the plug may be white (whitehead) or dark (blackhead).
• If the plug breaks open, the material inside causes swelling and red bumps to form.
• If the inflammation is deep in your skin, the pimples may enlarge to form firm, painful cysts.

Treating your adult acne can be easy with a consistency and discipline. The 1st step in treating your acne is to start eating right, drinking enough water and getting enough sleep. Add an exercise routine if you can and stay clear of anything that will create toxins in the body. The 2nd step is to find a skincare routine that you can stick to that you will follow religiously! I recommend the Mary Kay Acne fighter set for starters. This includes:

• Step 1 Velocity Facial Cleanser, deep cleanses, exfoliates and tones to refresh, contains antioxidants & botanicals that calm the skin. Use Am & Pm
• Step 2 Mary Kay Blemish Control Toner, reduces the number of black & white heads, contains 2% salicylic acid acne medication, cover the entire AFFECTED area with a thin layer 1-3 times a day.
• Step 3 Acne Treatment gel, penetrates pores to get rid of most black & white heads and helps prevent new ones. contains 5% benzoyl peroxide that kills acne bacteria with in the pores and on skin surface. Spot treatment on AFFECTED area 1-3 times a day or as needed.
• Velocity Lightweight Moisturizer, smoothes and softens skin has an oil-absorbing ingredient that helps control excess oil. apply to clean face & neck. use Am & Pm

All products can be found at www.marykay.com/fabulousglam

Have a Fabulous day and put your best FACE forward!