Regular visits to your esthetician will help you to prevent skin problems.
Age, hormonal problems, type of diet or lack of skin care may be the most common reasons for skin disorders such as acne, allergies, eczema, sensitive skin, among others.
However, some deeper causes could be:
– Bacteria trapped in the skin pores and hair follicles.
– Fungi, parasites or microorganisms living on the skin.
– Viruses.
– Weakened immune system.
– Contact with allergens, irritants or someone else’s infected skin.
– Genetic factors.
– Diseases that affect the thyroid, immune system, kidneys and other body systems.
Regardless of the cause, your best option is to have a specialist esthetician or dermatologist. He or she will guide you on what treatments to apply in consultation and what care you should take at home, according to the pathology, skin type and lifestyle. All this in order to improve the appearance of the skin and prevent future skin conditions.
The most common skin problems can be:
– Acne
– Sensitive skin
– Open and dirty pores
– Melasma
– Mature skin
Now, our mission with this article is to let you know what you can do on a daily basis.
Acne skin
Acne can occur on the face, neck, shoulders, chest and upper back as skin breakouts consisting of blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, cysts and deep, painful nodules. If left untreated, acne can scar and darken the skin.
In addition to professional treatments, such as facial detox and chemical peels, you can follow these tips on a daily basis:
Cleanse your skin day and night, with dermatological products (brands such as sesderma or guinot), for your skin type.
Use moisturizing creams to avoid excess oil.
Reduce refined sugar, dairy products, saturated fats, processed foods and sausages from your diet.
Sensitive skin
Sensitive skin is altered by changes in temperature, contact with atmospheric pollutants or the use of certain cosmetics. It is therefore important to treat this type of skin with dermatological products and to do a deep cleansing at least once a month with a beautician.
Clogged and dirty pores
Pores tend to become clogged due to sweat, inadequate cleansing and the skin’s own oil. Therefore, discover the following tips to maintain a clean and healthy skin.
- Avoid smoking. The lungs are intimately linked to the health of our skin.
- Follow a clean diet. So that the skin does not have so much work of elimination.
- Do deep cleansing on a regular basis.
- Use gentle moisturizing products.
Melasma
The dark spots on the skin that you are so worried about are also called melasma. More common than you might think, it can appear on the face, neck, chest and arms.
This skin condition can be caused by sun exposure, pregnancy, aging, among other reasons.
Part of what you can do to avoid the appearance of these spots is to use sunscreen every day. On the other hand, to make them disappear, you can do treatments with a professional, such as customized chemical peeling.
Atopic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis can be due to genetics, the environment or the immune system. It shows up as dryness, scaly skin and itching.
Not using products that are suitable for your skin type, and that are not abrasive, can worsen dermatitis. Therefore, it is important to consult a specialist.
Mature skin
This type of skin needs hydration and elasticity. Therefore, you should pay attention to apply very moisturizing treatments, such as guinot hydradem.
In addition, use suitable products with hyaluronic acid, containing vitamin E and C and normally use sunscreen.
As you have seen there are different alternatives to treat these skin problems. Do not be discouraged, in Mimo Estetic, we do not worry about finding the right treatment and products to put an end to the appearance of the skin that you do not like.