Acne Facials

Acne Facial Treatment

Many people believe that the best way acne can be treated is by having a nice facial. Here are 3 most used facial cleansers that you should check before usage:

Bath soap

Most commercially available soaps contain very heavy cleansers, and when used on the face, causes those natural oils to be stripped. Without those oils, skin is more prone to wrinkles and irritation. Most bath soaps also contain heavy perfumes and other additives that make them more desirable to use in the shower but more damaging to the face.

Astringents

Astringent is a substance that by nature causes the skin to constrict. Astringency is the effect caused by the tannins in certain fruits that make your mouth pucker. When you apply an astringent to your skin this causes the blood vessels to constrict and proteins to coagulate, the skin then hardens or toughens up.

Most acne sufferers are told to use astringents because of their drying effect, but these simply dry up excess oil and don’t really treat or cure acne at all. While excess oil can and does cause acne, using something as harsh as an astringent on your face all the time will only strip your skin of natural oils and cause it to become overly dry. While an astringent can help in some cases, it’s usually better to address any problems you may be causing yourself because of diet or other outside factors.

Toners

Toners are actually very good for your face, they close up the pores after you’ve cleansed or used any type of mask or other product. They also absorb any excess oils and add moisture back to dry areas of the face. They help to finish up the job of cleansing and moisturizing but don’t strip the skin of natural oils.

Warning: Bad Acne Facial Washes

One of the ingredients contained in acne facial washes is imidazolidinyl urea. This ingredient is actually listed as a pesticide according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Another ingredient in facial washes that is toxic to you is Sodium Hyaluronate and it can be linked to neurotoxicity (can damage your brain and your nervous system), a kind of toxicity that affects your development and you reproductive functions, can cause infertility, different cancers, and can cause certain birth defects.

Facial Treatment

Typically, the facial treatment will involve three parts: a cleaning portion, a steam massage and applying a face mask. The facial will remove the dead layer of skin on the surface and helps wash away bacteria that accumulates on your skin. The steam massage will help increase blood flow through your skin which helps get rid of toxins, and also relaxes the facial muscles. The steam process works to soften blackheads and whiteheads so they will be easier to removed. Finally, the face mask is the last major step and this helps tone and moisturize the skin.