The spots left by the pimples are dark, rounded and may remain for many years, especially affecting self-esteem, impairing social interaction. They arise due to the increase of melanin in the epidermis after squeezing the spine, injuring the skin, and exposing to the sun, heat or suffering with hormonal changes, which is very common during adolescence.
People who are most affected by facial or body spots on the face and body are those with black or bruises, and these dark spots do not lighten on their own, requiring some treatment to tone the skin.
What to do to lighten the skin
To remove the dark spots left by the pimples you can resort to treatments such as:
1. Skin exfoliation and moisturizing:
Using a good exfoliant helps to remove the dead cells, preparing the skin for a greater absorption of the product that will be applied next. A good homemade recipe is to mix:
Ingredients:
- 1 pack of natural yoghurt
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
Method of preparation:
Mix the ingredients and apply on the washed skin, rubbing throughout the area with circular motions. You can use a piece or cotton disc to not dry your fingers. Then you should wash your face with water and moisturizing soap and then you can apply a bleaching facial mask, letting it act for a few minutes.
2. Use of depigmenting or bleaching products:
The dermatologist may indicate the use of whitening cream, gel or lotion containing:
- A kojic acid that has a gentle action on the skin and does not cause irritation, but it takes 4 to 8 weeks to notice its benefits, and the treatment can take up to 6 months.
- Glycolic acid is best suited for peeling by removing the outermost layer of skin,
- Retinoid acid can be used as a way to prevent new blemishes on the skin;
- Hydroquinone may also be indicated, but it is essential to use sunscreen during treatment to prevent dark spots on the skin such as Clariderm, Claripel or Solaquin.
These acids can also be found in higher concentrations for use in the form of peeling, which consists of removing the outermost layer of the skin, favoring the formation of a new, new layer without blemishes. See how the peeling and care you should have.
3. Aesthetic treatments:
Aesthetic treatments like pulsed light and the laser also help to tone the skin, but although they are more expensive, they give better results in less time. The result is progressive, being recommended to do about 5 to 10 sessions in a row, with interval of 1 time per week to notice the difference in before before.
4. Essential care:
It is essential to use sunscreen every day to prevent the harmful effects of the sun on the skin, it is ideal to use one that is appropriate for the face and that does not have an oily formulation, which can cause even more acne.
It is also advisable to keep the skin always well moisturized and nourished by eating foods rich in vitamin E like almond and parsnips, but in small quantities every day, carrot juice with orange is also a good option because it contains beta carotene, precursor of vitamin A that helps in restoring the skin.
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Usually teens have inflamed pimples and old stains at the same time and so it is advisable to still use acne soap and use pimple medicines recommended by the dermatologist during this phase.
