Plant-Based Skin Care: A Proven Acne Program

Caring for acne-prone skin is about more than just applying blemish-busting products like concealer or foundation.

It can involve lifestyle changes, too — the first of which is often a new and improved skincare routine. A good daily skincare routine is important for everyone, especially when you’re prone to acne.

What Are The Causes Of Acne?

Acne is caused by a combination of hormones, oil, and bacteria. When oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria clog the follicles, sebum can’t escape the pores. This leads to acne.

Each pore of your skin is also the opening to a hair follicle, which is made of a hair and sebaceous, or oil gland.

The oil gland releases sebum, which keeps your skin lubricated and soft.

Causes of acne can include:

• Your follicles producing too much oil
• Dead skin cells accumulating in your pores
• Bacteria building up in your pores(propionebacterium acnes)
• Hormonal imbalance, PCOD / PCOS
• External factors like pollution and dust
• Certain medications like steroidal drugs

What To Do To Prevent Breakouts?

Treating acne doesn’t just involve trying product after product. It encompasses careful cleansing and some simple lifestyle changes.

You can take a few steps yourself to effectively prevent the formation of acne. Some of them are:

• Washing your face twice a day and after sweating
•  Being gentle with your skin by avoiding harsh scrubs
• Don’t pick or pop!
• Using plant-based products to avoid harsh chemicals on your skin
•  Checking your hair care ingredients
•  Staying hydrated
• Following a healthy diet

If underlying physiological disorders exists, kindly meet the doctor

What Is the Best Acne Skin Care Program?

1.   Wash your face well

The face wash is a simple first step to get you started on your acne skincare journey. A lot of people think washing their face with water is enough to clean their face, that isn’t the case. The dirt, oil, and urban pollutants on your face can only be removed with a good face wash. Similarly, cleansers or a face wash are a staple step in skincare routines, especially for people that step out daily as it is designed to remove impurities, germs, dirt and pollutants that can irritate the skin.

If you’re looking for an effective plant-based beauty product for cleansing, check out the Anti-Blemish Facewash by Plant Science. This herbal face wash has been formulated to protect and nourish your skin using active secondary metabolites from neem and lemon. Loaded with anti-oxidant properties, this face wash contains bioactive flavonoids derived from neem, lemon, and vetiver.

2.      Apply a plant-based anti-acne cream

After you’ve used a face wash to cleanse your skin, now you can start to spot treat with a more acne-focused product. Post washing, let your skin dry — pat gently with a soft towel rather than rubbing — and then try an over-the-counter treatment, such as the Plant Science Anti Acne Cream. This natural anti-acne cream is a powerful blend of medicinal herbs that fight against acne-causing bacteria. It offers nourishment to your skin making it soft, supple, and spot-free. If you’re looking for a safe acne cream in India, Plant Science is the perfect solution.

Applying an anti-acne cream is one of the most crucial steps in your acne program so make sure you do not miss this step during the day or night.

3.      Use Moisturizer/Face Creams

Face moisturizers keep your facial skin hydrated and healthy by creating a protective barrier on your skin. Some moisturizers even help protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Then there are heavier formulas, which help to keep skin hydrated and strengthen its barrier. A good moisturizer hydrates and moisturizes the skin while also locking in all other products you’ve used.  Using a skin cream on an oily base can also increase acne. Along with moisturizers, face creams can make your skin look energized, bright, and clean as well. Face creams are a lighter source of hydration as compared to moisturizers. But, as the body’s largest organ, our skin needs a moisturizer to increase hydration irrespective of skin type; which is why people of all skin types should apply a moisturizing cream every morning and night.

Most experts agree you should use a facial cream that fits your skin concern. Check out these plant-based face creams by Plant Science that can solve these different skin concerns. Plant Science also offers various cruelty-free beauty products delivered across India.

4.      Don’t forget sun protection

Sunscreen is a crucial step to protect skin from UV damage, but when you have acne-prone skin, you should choose a sunscreen that won’t clog pores or make your breakouts worse. The sun is the leading cause of the increased ageing of our skin, and the harm isn’t just cosmetic, no matter what your skin color is. Make sure you go out wearing full sleeves or not getting out during peak times like 12-2 or even use caps and umbrellas. So always ensure you follow your skin care routine consistently and follow up with an anti-ageing cream at the end of the day before you go to sleep.

Bottom Line

Your skin care regimen doesn’t have to take a lot of time, just a few minutes twice a day to really clear up acne. Controlling acne relies on a two-pronged approach—a consistent daily skin care routine plus an effective acne treatment cream.

Be patient and consistent with your regimen and don’t give up. It takes time to clear and fade existing acne marks while preventing future breakouts. It won’t happen overnight, but it will happen.