COMMENT BIEN EXFOLIER
UNE PEAU À TENDANCE ACNÉIQUE

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L'exfoliation est un excellent moyen de prendre soin de votre peau si vous avez une peau à tendance acnéique, mais seulement si vous respectez certaines règles d'or:
- Soyez doux avec votre peau
- N'en faites pas trop souvent
- Utilisez les bons produits

What not to do when exfoliating
ACNE PRONE SKIN

Over exfoliating is a common problem. We’ve all been guilty of scrubbing our face a bit harder, or more frequently than necessary in the belief that we’re cleaning our skin more thoroughly.
Wrong. So very wrong!

Far from helping our skin out, over exfoliating will lead to skin drying out and becoming uncomfortable, red, and sore. If you do find your skin becoming overly dry, cut back on the amount of times you exfoliate immediately, ease back into it, and be gentle.

Being gentle is also an important rule that those with acne-prone skin should stick to.
As you’re probably aware if you have acne-prone skin, treating your skin abrasively could tear blemishes, increase sensitivity, or even increase inflammation. Avoid exfoliants with beads if you have sensitive or easily irritated skin, instead opt for a lotion or cleanser and use a soft exfoliating mitt. Scrubs that incorporate exfoliating beads should be avoided as these are far too abrasive for acne-prone or sensitive skin…

CHOOSING THE RIGHT EXFOLIANT
FOR ACNE PRONE SKIN

Instead of a scrub use Effaclar Astringent Lotion which contains micro-exfoliants which will not irritate sensitive skin. The lotion is particularly good for those with acne-prone skin as it contains LHA’s which work in a similar way to salicylic acid by exfoliating and removing bacteria from pores.
The keratolytic action that the acid has speeds up cell renewal and aids in the process of getting rid of dead skin cells.
Another exfoliant that is adept in speeding up cell renewal is Retinol. Retinol, which is an active ingredient in La Roche Posay's Redermic range, promotes new cell production and can help stimulate cellular turnover from its deeper layers upwards. The resulting effect of all this is that dead skin cells shed, and are replaced with brand new ones.

WHAT PRODUCTS SHOULD I BE USING
AFTER EXFOLIATING?

It’s important to moisturise your acne-prone skin after exfoliating. The process of exfoliating can be incredibly drying to your skin, which could lead to excess sebum being produced to compensate for this. Using a moisturiser is a great way to re-hydrate your skin post-exfoliating.

Follow up exfoliating with Effaclar DUO [+]. The formula ensures skin is moisturised, without the unfavourable shiny and greasy side effects of some moisturisers. Effaclar DUO [+] also works to solve blemish problems by unclogging pores and refining the texture of acne-prone skin. Exfoliating properly really is that easy!

Click HERE to learn how to cleanse an acne-prone skin

TRUE
OR FALSE

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OILY FOODS
EQUALS OILY SKIN.

FALSE TRUE-ANSWER

Acommon acne myth is that grease on your plate translates to more oil in yourpores, but there is no direct link between the two. However, a diet rich insaturated fat can fuel micro-inflammation in all of the body's organs,including the skin. In short, bacon andchips won't cause acne, but moderation is the best policy for overall health.
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CHOCOLATE IS BAD
FOR ANE-PRONE SKIN.

FALSE TRUE-ANSWER

There is no solid evidence that chocolate has any effect on acne, evenif everyone is different so acne could cause breakouts to some people. Darkchocolate is actually filled with skin-loving anti-oxidants!
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SQUEEZING A PIMPLE WON'T
DO YOU MUCH GOOD.

TRUE TRUE-ANSWER

Even if it seems like aquick fix, squeezing a pimple will actually make things worse for your acne-proneskin as it could actually damage the infected hair follicle and increaseinflammation. You could even introduce a new infection with your fingernails.So popping zits is a harmful habit and best avoided!
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SUGAR CAN MAKE
ACNE WORSE.

TRUE TRUE-ANSWER

Recent studies haveshown that high Glycemic Index foods - the ones that cause blood sugar to spike- can make acne worse. We know it's easier said than done, but to keepyour skin happy, steer away from sweets, sugary drinks, and goodies made fromwhite flour and stick to high-fiber foods, like whole grains and pulses, instead.

WE HAVE ALSO
A RANGE FOR THAT

EFFACLAR is a complete range of anti-imperfection solutions that targets all the stages of the imperfection life cycle with a high efficacy, while ensuring a perfect tolerance.

OUR SAFETY
COMMITMENTS

Safety standards beyond international cosmetics regulations.

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One Prerequisite = Zero Allergic reactions
If we detect a single case, we go back to the labs and reformulate
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AT THE RIGHT ACTIVE DOSE

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Developed in collaboration with dermatologist and toxicologist, our products contain only the necessary ingredients, at the right active dose.
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TESTED
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Our products' tolerance is verified on the most sensitive skin: reactive, allergic, acne-prone, atopic, damaged or weakened by cancer treatments.