6 Best Skincare Products For Breakouts

Do you struggle with breakouts, spots, blackheads, acne? It can be really frustrating, whatever your age, to wake up to breakouts… especially before that important meeting, that big night out or that hot date! Those of us who suffer from breakouts and oily skin are always looking for skincare products that really address our skin concerns. But what are the best skincare products for acne prone and oily skin?

We are really excited to share a range that we have found that clears spots and breakouts in skin of every age! While the Clear Start Range from Dermalogica isn’t new, it has been revamped! It’s been condensed into just six amazing products that are naturally active for breakouts, blackheads, excess oil and combination skin. Now you may be reading this thinking that Clear Start is a range for teenage skin… not anymore. While this new formula is perfect for teenage to late 20’s skin, it is also great for every age skin and is ideal for effective treatment of targeted areas, like spots or an oily t-zone.

What causes teen and adult breakouts?

To be able to effectively treat teen and adult breakouts, it’s really important to understand what causes these skin concerns. One thing we know for sure is that excess oil produced in any area of skin getting trapped in pores with dirt and bacteria creates the ideal conditions for breakouts. As with any skin issues there are often a number of possible causes for that excess oil production and age, lifestyle and genes all play a part. So, let’s have a look at some of the most common causes of teen and adult breakouts:

Hormones

To be able to effectively treat teen and adult breakouts, it’s really important to understand what causes these skin concerns. One thing we know for sure is that excess oil produced in any area of skin getting trapped in pores with dirt and bacteria creates the ideal conditions for breakouts. As with any skin issues there are often a number of possible causes for that excess oil production and age, lifestyle and genes all play a part. So, let’s have a look at some of the most common causes of teen and adult breakouts:

Genetics

For some of us, oily skin and breakouts is just in our genes. That doesn’t mean to say we are stuck with tiresome breakouts and spots. There are things we can do to address these naturally occurring skin concerns. But it’s important to understand our genetic tendencies so we can choose effective skin care products.

Too many products

This may sound a bit crazy but actually, using too many skincare products to treat oily skin and breakouts can actually make things worse. Your skin naturally has some good bacteria, as well as bad bacteria, and needs some oil to make up the lipids in the lipid barrier, or acid mantle. That is the layer that sits on top of the skin and protects the epidermis from irritants. Using too many products, particularly with ingredients like salicylic acid, can strip the skin of oils and actually encourage even more oil production.

Not enough products

It is also important not to ditch the skincare products altogether! Washing your face properly to cleanse deeply and using effective spot treatment is still important. If you don’t use enough products, excess oil will trap bacteria and dirt in that top layer of your skin and will continue to cause breakouts. It can also leave your skin looking and feel dull and lifeless.

Not cleansing

Breakouts can be caused by not cleansing your skin. At Jersey Beauty, we are massive fans of the double cleanse. What we mean by that is that we do a first cleanse of the skin to get rid of makeup, dirt, sweat and other surface oils. Then we do a second cleanse that is deeper and is able to work on clogged pores. Cleansing is especially important for oily skin. The oil sitting on top of your skin acts as a magnet for dirt and pollutants, getting trapped on top of the skin and working into the pores. Cleansing is really important to regulate oil production and get deep into the pores to get rid of that bacteria and oil trapped in there, causing breakouts. Exfoliating at least once a week is also really important in dealing with breakouts.

Stress

It might seem like a strange link between stress and breakouts and acne. But when you are stressed your body actually goes on high alert, sending out signals to receptors across the body. That’s why you may get tense muscles when you are stressed. Your skin also has receptors for stress signals, with your sebaceous glands working overtime when you are stressed. This means excess oil, which as we know, with nowhere to go will clog pores and trap dirt, dead skin cells and bacteria, leading to breakouts.

Diet

There are lots of studies that link high levels of refined carbs and sugars in foods to breakouts. At the same time foods that are high in antioxidants, like blueberries and strawberries, can actually help your skin.

Pillowcase/ cloths

You may never have thought about it, but your skin rests on your pillowcase for a number of hours every night. The bacteria that is on your skin will transfer to your pillowcase. So will sweat and dead skin cells. After a week, your pillowcase may still look fine but could be full of bacteria and grime! So changing your pillowcase at least once a week is a good option, especially when you have breakouts.

At the same time, the face cloth and towel you use to cleanse your face with will naturally wipe off some of the bacteria, dirt and grime you are getting rid of. If you suffer with acne or breakouts, try to use a different towel and face cloth every time you cleanse.

So what are some of the best products for breakout and acne prone skin?

The best plan for treating breakouts is to see it as a long term plan. You are looking to change the conditions of yourkin that cause breakouts. So we want to regulate oil production, use active ingredients that address clogged pores and oil production whilst also caring for the skin.There are six professional standard products from the Dermalogica Clear Start range that can address your oily skin and breakout prone skin.

Which face wash is best for pimples and oily skin?

To start with a cleanser, Dermalogica Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash is a great choice for breakout prone skin. As we’ve already talked about, we are looking for a cleanser that can get rid of excess oil and dead skin cells, dirt and grime, whilst also cleansing deeply into the pores and addressing bacteria trapped deep in the skin.

Clear Start Breakout Clearing Foaming Washdeep cleanse and purifies skinSkin177ml: £19.00

Why use this product?

Well for a start it’s got salicylic acid - which is a beta-hydroxy acid. Not to get too scientific but its formula makes this active ingredient able to not just effectively cleanse oil on the skin’s surface but also to penetrate deep into the pores for effective cleansing. This, combined with many other active ingredients, makes the Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash a really effective but gentle cleanser for breakout prone and oily skin.

How do I use it?

You might want to use Dermalogica Precleanse first then this foaming wash. It works into a lather, attracting the oil and dirt from deep into the pores. It also has soothing ingredients to avoid encouraging further oil production.

What is best for oily and sensitive skin?

If you have sensitive and oily skin, you may find the Clearing Foaming Wash is too much for your skin. If you still want to get a fix of salicylic acid but without irritating your skin, Dermalogica All Over Toner also contains this active ingredient alongside 12 gentle botanical ingredients, including lavender, that soothe and protect the skin, whilst salicylic acid works to regulate oil production.

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Why use this product?

If you want a product with salicylic acid that is suitable for sensitive skin. After you have completed a cleansing routine, perhaps using skincare products designed for your sensitive skin, you can use this toner to help regulate oil production and eliminate the conditions for future breakouts.

How do I use it?

The All Over Toner is a spray that you can spritz over the face and neck morning and evening. You can also use this on your body and can carry in your bag for use during the day.

How to keep your face acne free?

As well as treating oil production, a part of your skincare routine for oily and breakout prone skin should be to keep pores de-clogged and to deal with blackheads. Which is where the Blackhead Clearing Fizz Maskcomes in! Using this product regularly can help to soften and clear blackheads before breakouts occur.

Dermalogica Clear Start Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask 50ml

Clear Start Blackhead Clearing Fizz Maskfizz activated, blackheads eliminatedSkin50ml: £25.00

Why use this product?

The Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask is aptly named… it has a unique active fizzing formula!You read that right, this mask actually bubbles on the skin! So what is happening when it does that? Well the unique mask is opening pores for two active ingredients to get to work in the pores… sulfur which is an antimicrobial and is actually used a lot in the US for acne medication, and kaolin clay, which soaks up excess oil. As the sulfur works deep in the pores, getting rid of bacteria, the kaolin clay is soaking up that excess oil clogging up pores.

How do I use it?

You can use this around 2-3 times a week, on the areas affected by blackheads. You only need a thin layer - you’ll know if you’ve used too much because it won’t fizz! This is a product designed to help maintain blackhead and breakout prone skin, rather than a quick fix.

How to treat a breakout?

When it comes to treating breakouts, the Breakout Clearing Boosteris the perfect effective choice for your skin. It’s super fast acting and can actually stop bacteria in 15 minutes. How? Well it’s down to the TT-technology - thymol and terpineol - combined with salicylic acid that gets to work with the skin’s natural microbiome to fight the bad bacteria that causes breakouts.

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Why use this product?

TT-technology contains thymol that penetrates deep into the skin into the bacteria cells and terpineol that works to destroy the ‘bad’ bacteria that causes breakouts. At the same time, Phytoplankton Extract is there to protect the ‘good’ bacteria and also to stop he skin getting dried out.

How do I use it?

Breakout Clearing Booster works both as a spot treatment, for affected areas, and as a general prevention skincare product. You can either apply a small amount onto the affected area after toner and before moisturiser or use all over the skin before you moisturise.

What are some good face creams for acne prone skin?

It’s really important you moisturize oily skin. It can be really tempting to skip this step, thinking the skin is oily enough without adding moisturiser, but getting the right skincare product actually helps with oil production and skin health. We have two recommendations for oily and breakout prone skin - one during the day, the other for nighttime moisture.

Dermalogica Oil Clearing Matte Moisturiser SPF15 is a great day cream that provides effective SPF sun protection but without being oily on the skin. It also has a matte effect without being powdery.

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Why use this product?

This moisturiser has a super lightweight formula that effectively hydrates without clogging the pores.

How do I use it?

This is a great day moisturiser.

Dermalogica Skin Soothing Hydrating Lotion is a great choice for a night time moisturiser. This oil free and lightweight moisturiser is packed full of active ingredients that won’t clog the pores but will put back in goodness and moisture.

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Why use this product?

Skin Soothing Hydrating Lotion has hyaluronic acid which is an amazing ingredient we have talked about before and is brilliant for hydration. When your skin is oily it can actually stop hydration getting into the deeper layers of the skin. This is especially important for stopping deepening fine lines and wrinkles and for skin health.

How do I use it?

This is a great night cream as that’s when your skin really works to replenish itself so this night cream is a great boost for that!

Six Products to prevent oily skin blackhead and breakouts

So there we have it, six amazing skincare products in the Clear Start range that can help you address your oily skin concerns and prevent future breakouts and blackheads. It’s really important to remember that it may take time to get breakouts under control but these products can provide a skincare routine that over time helps to regulate your oil production and to avoid future breakouts.

And the best thing of all is you can shop them all here:

Clear Start Breakout Clearing Foaming Washdeep cleanse and purifies skinSkin177ml: £19.00

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Clear Start Blackhead Clearing Fizz Maskfizz activated, blackheads eliminatedSkin50ml: £25.00

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Age Defense Kitfight premature skin ageingSkinEach: £47.20

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