Pollution and Pimples: Decoding the Potential Connection in Bengaluru’s Urban Landscape

Tips to Protect Your Skin from Pollution

Follow these tips below to protect your skin from harsh pollution:

• • Clean Your Face Everyday

Remove make-up nicely and clean your face twice daily to remove all dirt and maximum pollutants on the surface. 

• • Exfoliate Skin

Exfoliate your skin one or two times a day. Besides washing out dead skin cells and clogging pores, exfoliation prevents dirt, bacteria, and pollutants buildup. The products you apply on your face after exfoliation give better results. 

• • Moisturize Skin Morning and Night Everyday 

After cleaning and exfoliating your face, apply a serum containing active ingredients to rebalance the moisture level in your skin. Then, apply a moisturizing lotion, cream, or fluid suited to your skin type. The cream and serum complementing each other can help in rebuilding the protective barrier. 

• • Apply SPF Creams and Lotions

You should apply cream or lotion with sun protection every day. Sun UV rays are harmful to the skin and they multiply the dangerous effects of pollutants. Thus, ensure to apply sunscreen lotion throughout the year when stepping outside in the sun. 

• • Eat Healthy Fats and Antioxidant-Rich Foods 

Add almonds, garlic, broccoli, eggplant, eggs, oily fish, whole grains, and avocado to make tissues healthier and restore the hydrolipidic film in your skin. 

Lifestyle Habits That Can Trigger Acne

You may be having acne consistently because of certain lifestyle habits. Here are common lifestyle habits and reasons that may cause you acne:

• • Taking Heavy Stress

Stress releases hormones, which signal your skin to secrete more oil and can develop into acne. The stress hormone flows across your system and may cause inflammation. It prompts sebaceous cells to boost oil production. Excess oil production clogs the pores and combines with bacteria to cause large and inflamed sit. 

• • Smoking Everyday

Smoking damages the elastin and collagen in your skin. As a consequence, it gets difficult for your skin to cure acne and scars left by them. Wrinkles may develop quickly, which may make your skin older than your age. So, quit smoking now to maintain healthy skin. 

• • Sleeping Without Cleaning Makeup

Makeup clogs pore and accumulate dirt and sweat on your face in a day. The clogged pores promote the formation of micromedone, which attracts the acnes bacteria into pores and causes breakouts. 

• • Eating Wrong Foods

You should follow a healthy diet, eat antioxidants and leafy green veggies that control inflammation. If you feel dairy products aggravate acne, don’t have them for a few weeks and check the results. Monitor how your skin looks with the current diet you follow and then make changes accordingly. 

• • Sleeplessness

Insufficient sleep causes stress and thereby, acne. Once zits and undereye bags develop, you will understand sleeping for 7 to 8 hours every night is essential to maintain glowing skin. 

• • Unwashed Pillowcase

An unclean bacteria has bacteria that enter your skin when you sleep on it. Wash your pillowcase at least twice a week. Change the pillowcase frequently if you use hair products, such as oils, which leave behind remnants on the pillowcase. 

• • Not taking a Shower After Sweating

Wearing tight clothes when working out irritates skin and causes a type of acne, called “acne mechanica”. Trapping heat and sweat multiplies bacteria, which causes acne. So, wear breathable clothes when working out and take a shower immediately after it’s done. 

• • Take Certain Medicines

Any medicine affecting your body’s hormone levels may cause acne by triggering the sebaceous glands. If you think the medicines you take cause acne, switch to different types of medicines.  

Acne Treatments We Do at CNF to Reduce Acne

Here are the types of treatments you can avail of at CNF to treat your acne : 

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels are acidic solutions applied to the targeted parts of your skin. The acidic solution, once penetrates your skin, damages your dead skin, unclogs pores, and helps in regenerating your new skin. As a consequence, your acne scars and blemishes disappear. Chemical peels can be superficial, medium, or profound. You may see immediate improvements after the first session but require multiple sessions to get the desired results. Treated areas develop new skin in 2 months after a deep chemical peel, while redness may stay for months. 

Laser Treatment

Laser treatment reduces the appearance of acne scars with the implementation of powerful fractional laser technology. The micro-fine laser lights get inside your skin’s deep layers and boost the support system. The short pulses of light help your skin to naturally repair damaged cells and tissues, which build new elastin and collagen. The results are permanent, however, you need to take proper care of your skin to control and prevent acne. The full recovery can take a few days or even a few weeks. 

PlasmoDerm

PlasmoDerm is a potent treatment to cure different skin disorders, including post-acne scars. The treatment helps in reducing pigmentation developed because of acne scars. It is a safe treatment that suits most people. You get an even skin tone, making you look much better. Your acne scars don’t get removed immediately as collagen and tissue regeneration production take time. The skin texture and tone enhance in a few weeks. You get the desired results after many months as the skin recovers. 3 to 4 sessions at 4 to 6 weeks can give the desired results. 

Topical Treatments

Topical treatments, like the application of creams, lotions, and cleansers can control your consistent acne breakouts. You need to apply such medications directly on the skin, containing various types of acne-fighting ingredients. Our dermatologist diagnoses your acne condition and suggests the right topical treatment accordingly. Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are the two most effective OTC acne creams. They can also be used in combination in different concentrations. Topical retinoids, containing vitamin A, can treat your acne by creating pores and preventing oil accumulation.

Signup for a Free Consultation

Do you want to get rid of acne and get flawless skin? Book a free consultation with our skilled dermatologist. At CNF in Bengaluru, we check your acne condition and treat it as required to deliver the desired results.