I applied salicylic acid serum only one day #result 😭 #acne #shorts

[gioconda]

At 15 I started dealing with acne.
At the time I wasn't really into skin care and only used a bar soap from "Dove" and body lotion(lol).

Sometimes when I noticed that my face was really oily i skipped the moisturizing step.
However my acne began getting worst and some pimple appeared on highly visible parts of my face like: tip of the nose and forehead.

When that happened I was so ashamed of being looked at, especially from the opposite sex.

I wasn't using make up yet and my self esteem was low and my acne continued to get worst.


So I started researching ✨.

1)First, search for your skin type.


I discovered that I had acne prone skin/ sensitive skin and combination skin.

Combination skin is when some parts of your face are more oily than others.
The oily spot are usually on the cheeks, and forehead (that is also where the acne usually appears).

How did I know I had combination skin?

Well, after I washed my face I simply didn't moisturize.

If after 10 min or so, certain parts of your face is oily then you have combination skin, if your face is still really dry then you have dry skin, if all parts of your face is oily then you have oily skin.

Note that there are other skin types and knowing yours is essential.
I will be explaining how to get rid of acne prone skin /sensitive skin and combination skin (since I have that) but if you have another skin type such as dry skin, you can still take SOME of these advices.
Just remember that less products is more.



2)Stop using bar soaps on your face.

If you have combination skin like I do, oily skin or dry skin then I would suggest that.

Body bar soaps dry up the skin and when your skin is really dry without a good moisturizer, it will start producing oil in an attempt to moisturize itself.
This leads to clogged pores and acne.



3)Invest in a cleanser.

CeraVe have cleansers for all types of skin.
I use the " CeraVe Bleamish Control Cleanser for Bleamish-prone skin".

Acne prone skin products / sensitive skin usually contain a certain amount of salicylic acid which unclogges pores and reduce swelling and redness.



4)WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE TOUCHING YOUR FACE.

This is extremely important.

Its important that the germs in your hands that get accumulated throughout the day dont get into contact with your face.
When you cleans your face wash your hands first. PLEASE.



5)Invest in a good moisturizer

If you have combination skin or oily skin it's important that you look for unparfumed, fragrance free moisturizers.
They can clog the skin especially if you have sensitive skin.
I use " hydrating light moisturizer " from Simple.



6)If you have oily skin or combination skin DO NOT use oily products.

Carefully read the ingredients if your products have any kind of oil listed.



7)Invest in a scrub (not for dry skin).

If you have oily skin or combination skin, it's very important that you invest in a good scrub.
I use " Clear & Defend facial scrub " from Neutrogena.
This will help you dissolve the oil on your skin and unclog pores.
However if you have dry skin it will further dry it up causing an intese production of sebum (oil) clogging your pores.
However this DOESNT MEAN that dry skin shouldn't use a scrub.
It just means that they don't need to use it as often as the other skin types.

If I'm correct the scrub I use contains salicylic acid and if your skin ain't used to such chemical it is important to use it less at the beginning and gradually increase the amount.

For example if you begin using a scrub containing salicylic acid I would reccomend using it 1/2 times a week for sometime and then increase it to 3/4.


8)Change your pillowcase weekly.

Hair, dust, sweat and dead skin will accumulate in the pillow so it's important to change it weekly.
I'm a Side sleeper and if you also are, it doesn't matter how good of a skin routine you have if you don't change your pillowcase, you will break out.


9)use the right amount of product for your face.

It's important that you use the right amount for you.
For example: the amount of cream the face needs to be moisturized is a pea size.
When you want to moisturize your face take out your index, squeeze your moisturizer to create the shape of a pea.

After that, I usually split the "pea" into 4 different dots into my face: 2 for the cheeks, 1 for the forehead and the last one for the chin.



10)Emotionally prepare for your skin purging.

Skin purging is a temporary skin reaction to specific ingredients that cause breakouts, dryness, flaking, and peeling.

There are some products that aim to help people have clear skin by containing active ingredients such as salicylic and hyaluronic acid, that speed up the exfoliation process to renew the skin.

When I first started using salicylic acid products my skin purged for 9 days (or maybe 2 weeks, but not more than that).

I had lots of white heads and bumbs.

Thankfully I had decided of trying the products on a Christmas vacation so that I had no one who could see me purging.

After my skin slowly became accustomed to the salicylic acid, I began not to break out anymore (unless I'm on my period).

Purging is GOOD but if it lasts more than a month I suggest switching products.




Bonus advice) Be patient .

I actually have many more advice to give but the comment is already too long so I will end it here.
I hope you find any of these advices useful!.

[sparklexnvr]

If you are getting pimples, it means it actually started working and removing the bad bacteria out of your skin in the form of pimples which will pop and go on their own in 3 to 4 days.

[StarTrader-rwsl]

It is common to get pimples in first week of using salicylic acid serum as it is removing the dirt from skin layers

[wang_zai]

this is the purging period. I use salicylic acid too and it did the same with my skin too. As its an active ingredient, our skin needs time to adjust to it, once it gets adjusted, it will get rid of acne. In the 1st week i used it for 2 days, in the 2nd week i used it for 3 days(every 2days ). and from 3 week I've been using 4 days a week(every other day) my purging period stopped by th end of 2nd week by the way, I'm on my 4th week right now and it is REDUCING MY ACNE SO WELL!!

[Chrissy-San]

Moisturize ur skin, heal the barrier
Use hyrulonic acid

[anyaashah]

Salicylic acid helps you prevent any more acnar and get rid of acnae scars by peeling the skin cells slowly. But doesn't get rid of pimples already on your skin. But yes it speeds up the healing process

[tasmiahnoshin]

Use home remedy such as (mixture of honey and turmeric) (cucumber ice cube )
These are quite effective than expensive skincare products. I use this remedy and I have no dark spot and pimple in my face

[reshmasuresh]

Its not like that guys ....go for it...the results wont be in 1 or 2 days...it will take atleast a week to your skin to adapt to this serum...so if you get breakouts dont worry...its gonna work amazing....i used minimalist and ordinary...both done magic to my skin

[aswathykn]

Should not try any active ingredients on the basis of comments do necessary back studies ...
Salicylic acid is an exfoliating active ingredients so that use very less quantity initially and never massage
Always follow with a moisturizer
Next day use sunscreen ....
Still some pimoles will arise that is called purging and will go in 2-3 months. ...
Have patience ...never add up multiple active ingredients at a time ...
Introduce each product step by step leaving minimum 3-4 months gap for each one

[sayleepatil]

Sister, this is called the purging it happens when you use any active ingredient, it is sign of the product is working on the skin,

[P.O.L.O]

For the first week dont apply it directly.
Mix 2 drops of it with any moisturiser of your choice.
Once the skin gets accustomed, apply it directly.
Building up slowly once tolerated is the key.

[SSp]

Use niacinamide serum and salicylic acid face wash

[sruthisreelatha]

Its very common to get pimples when u use salicylic acid and never apply it on wet face
Apply it on dry face for best results.😊

[mohamedimran]

Derma co salsalic acid serum works wonders and makes skin beautiful but as we see your video ur applying it on wet skun but it should be applied on clean and dry skin once or twice a day and avoid sunlight and apply sunscreen at morning and moisturize r at night after 15 minutes of serum application and if possible use salicylic facewash from same derma co it worked wonders for many around me .

[sureshkl]

Hiii, did it cure further or did pimples continue

[sahanasana]

For me also happened same now ... after using one week heavy acne purging i get...i wil continue for 3 months n see n result lets wait for the best ...

[petzzzworld]

Using it without toner could cause such effects in your face .use toner before serum

[jtril.]

Salicylic acid is used for some specific types of acne and this is not one of them..these pustules need benzoyl peroxide not salicylic acid

[hibamohammad]

Don't use on damp skin means ur face should not be wet . You should dry your skin and use

[ZareenFatma-qr]

It's a skin purging and its normal to adjust