Acne-prone skin

Hormonal acne and juvenile acne are among the most common skin problems across the population.

What are they and how can they be treated?

In case of acne, the first thing to do is contact an experienced dermatologist for a more accurate diagnosis. 
Acne is a chronic disease that tends to affect not only adolescents but also adults, both men and women.
This skin inflammation is easily recognizable due to the appearance of skin blemishes such as blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, and other skin imperfections that can cause significant psychosocial discomfort. 

By acting promptly on skin blemishes with specific cosmetic treatments for acne, it is possible to help prevent skin imperfections such as acne scars which, over time, could become even more difficult to treat.

What are the causes of acne?

Among the main causes of acne can be: hormonal changes, stress and anxiety, bacterial alterations, irregular diet, and incorrect beauty routine.
These phenomena can alter the activity of the acne bacterium naturally present on the skin, Propionibacterium Acnes, which triggers inflammation or contributes to excessively stimulating the activity of the sebaceous glands.
Among the most recent causes of acne is also the prolonged use of masks: a phenomenon that dermatologists call Maskne.

Symptoms of mild, severe, or moderate acne

Acne and its symptoms follow a certain evolution. Initially, it manifests with excessive sebum production, resulting in shiny and greasy areas and enlarged pores.
Then hyperkeratosis occurs: excess sebum begins to clog the pores and generate the first comedones (blackheads or whiteheads).
The inflammation can then become deeper and accompanied not only by comedones but also by pimples and papules with pus. The deeper the inflammation becomes, the more sensitive the skin will be, and lesions may also be found: acne scars. 

Acne blemishes and remedies: ALUSAC and the Alusil complex

The ALUSAC Line was created to support the well-being and balance of oily, combination, and acne-prone skin.
The innovation of the cosmetic treatment line for acne is represented by the Alusil complex which characterizes all dermocosmetics in the line.
The line includes 3 dermocosmetic products combined with the action of a specific dietary supplement, effective for the treatment of acne, which can be recommended by a dermatologist in the mild acne phase, alongside and at the end of pharmacological therapies to improve skin blemishes related to scarring outcomes. 

Cleansing with acne: the facial cleanser 

Being a chronic condition dependent on numerous factors, acne requires long-term treatment and not symptomatic care.

IN&OUT Acne Treatments: Face Cream and Supplement

Skincare: Purifying Mask

ALUSAC Mask was conceived with the idea of giving acne-prone skin a gentler, more delicate, yet effective mattifying treatment.
In addition to the Alusil complex, ALUSAC Mask is formulated with natural extracts such as:

• Green Clay: with sebum-absorbing, skin-purifying, and detoxifying properties.
• Peppermint: with a refreshing, sebum-regulating action that helps control the typical irritations of acne-prone skin.
• Moringa oleifera: a tropical plant with purifying and antimicrobial action.

What to do about acne scars?

It is always necessary to have the support of an expert to evaluate the specific skin situation. If the acne scars are evident and deep , specific sessions and therapies are needed. In some cases, dermatologists may recommend FOSPID active serum for its regenerating properties even in the case of blemishes related to acne scars.

Using sunscreens

Summer is a friend/foe season for acne. While sun and salt can promote an antiseptic effect for impure skin, spending too many hours in the sun and without proper protection can trigger a sebum rebound effect, especially in cases of hormonal acne.
Heat also dilates capillaries and stimulates sebum production, which exacerbates the typical symptoms of oily skin such as greasy patches and blackheads.

To go on vacation feeling carefree, it is therefore important to identify a good sunscreen with a high protection factor combined with precautions that allow for proper sun exposure.
Avoid the central hours of the day, keep the skin always cool with thermal water or a simple spray bottle filled with tap water, and apply cream every two hours.

The PLUSOL sun care line can also be recommended by dermatologists for
acne-prone skin. The textures of the sunscreens are light, fluid, and easy to spread. Particularly recommended are PLUSOL Sun Milk and PLUSOL Cream with SPF50, while spray protection 30 is recommended for already tanned skin. In cases of severe acne, it may be helpful to prepare the skin with an antioxidant dietary supplement before sun exposure.