It is often difficult to find a routine that is suitable for skin with imperfections: Which active ingredient should you choose? How to avoid drying out the skin? What cream should I use to prevent shine? Whether it's acne, age spots, enlarged pores or other skin problems, skincare routine and diet can make all the difference and help improve skin quality while limiting the appearance of new imperfections.
The active ingredients to favor to fight against imperfections
Hyaluronic acid
Known for its moisturizing properties, hyaluronic acid is the essential active ingredient for skin prone to imperfections. Indeed, well-hydrated skin will be more balanced and will have more controlled sebum production. Furthermore, many anti-blemish active ingredients will tend to dry out the skin, so it is essential to hydrate it well to avoid any undesirable effects. We recommend using a moisturizing cream or serum enriched with hyaluronic acid and Apply a moisturizing mask to the skin once a week.
Niacinamide (also called vitamin B3)
This active ingredient is ideal for improving skin quality and tightening pores. Indeed, niacinamide helps regulate sebum production, reduce the appearance of enlarged pores and fight inflammation. This is why we chose it in the formula of our imperfection serum .
Glycolic acid
Belonging to the AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) family, glycolic acid exfoliates the skin's surface to reveal a brighter complexion. It is particularly effective in fading pigment spots that can accompany blemish scars. It is found in our peeling mask , combined with the action of lactic acid for even more effective action.
Azelaic acid
It is a multi-function active ingredient that reduces inflammation, fights acne and reduces pigment spots. It is particularly appreciated by sensitive skin because it is less irritating than certain other active ingredients such as glycolic acid for example. Like salicylic acid, it is particularly recommended as a serum and must be accompanied by a moisturizing cream to limit its drying effect.
Zinc
Used topically in food supplements, zinc helps purify the skin. In fact, zinc has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce the redness and irritation associated with acne. Used as a lotion or serum, it soothes the skin and its anti-bacterial properties help limit the secondary infection of imperfections.
The bakuchiol
A plant-based alternative to retinol, bakuchiol is a super-active anti-imperfections ingredient. It helps prevent their appearance while fighting against post-scar pigment spots. Indeed, its regenerating power stimulates the skin's cell renewal process. Put a few drops of our bakuchiol booster in your cream for ultra-targeted action.
Tea tree essential oil
Tea tree essential oil, extracted from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia tree, is known for its antiseptic and antibacterial properties that make it an effective natural remedy for acne and other forms of skin rashes. It helps purify the skin by eliminating the bacteria responsible for pimples, while reducing associated inflammation and redness. However, it is important to never apply it pure to the skin because tea tree essential oil can burn the epidermis; certain localized treatments such as our SOS Spot contain tea tree essential oil mixed with other purifying active ingredients which will help dry localized imperfections without weakening the skin.
Salicylic acid
Also known as BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acids), it is present in many anti-blemish treatments. Low molecular weight, salicylic acid penetrates deep into pores to dissolve excess sebum and eliminate dead cells. It is often used to treat blackheads. However, we prefer to warn you that we have decided to exclude it from our formulas because it is categorized as CMR (namely: chemical substances alone or in mixtures can present various harmful effects on human health. Some are called "CMR ", because they are carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for reproduction).
It is essential to understand that not all active ingredients are suitable for all skin types and should not be used alone as they can have a slightly abrasive effect or dry out the skin, so we recommend that you always use a treatment lightweight moisturizer based on hyaluronic acid or panthenol , even if your skin is combination or oily. We often wrongly think that skin that produces a lot of sebum does not need hydration, however it is this lack of hydration that pushes the skin to increase its sebum production, it is in reality a defense mechanism to protect against external aggression. Well-hydrated skin on which an anti-imperfection active ingredient is used will gradually rebalance itself and see its sebum production stabilize.
