How can I heal redness left by acne?!
Question: I am a16 year old male and for the past 3 years I have had mild acne, now, finally I get the occasional pimple but for the most part severe breakouts are behind me. This is good, but I still have redness in my cheeks (which I've had since July last year) and some on my forehead as well. In the mornings I use Mary Kay Velocity Facial Cleanser in the shower, and recently I have been drinking a lot of water and applying aloe vera gel to problem areas. What else can I do, if anything to help heal the redness, and if there is nothing else how long do you think it will take for my redness to fade away keeping with the same regimen?
Answers: I am a16 year old male and for the past 3 years I have had mild acne, now, finally I get the occasional pimple but for the most part severe breakouts are behind me. This is good, but I still have redness in my cheeks (which I've had since July last year) and some on my forehead as well. In the mornings I use Mary Kay Velocity Facial Cleanser in the shower, and recently I have been drinking a lot of water and applying aloe vera gel to problem areas. What else can I do, if anything to help heal the redness, and if there is nothing else how long do you think it will take for my redness to fade away keeping with the same regimen?
Your redness will probably not fade if you keep with same regimen. One of the best treatments for redness from acne is salicylic acid. You should change to a new cleanser, away from the Velocity cleanser -- it really does nothing for acne (other than mild exfoliation). It doesn't contain anything for acne: no salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, or sulfur. I would recommend two things: buy the Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Cleanser with 2% Salicylic Acid and also buy Clean & Clear's Advantage Oil-Free Acne Moisturizer Salicylic Acid Acne Medication. Aloe vera gel is good for very mild burns and soothing dry skin, but that is it -- it has no real benefit for acne. Change to these new treatments, give it two weeks, and see how it does for you.
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I would also like to add to this, apart from the products recommended. If your main concern now is redness, please please wear a sunblock everyday. Your skin has inflammation from the acne and you need to protect your skin . I know this is the last thing an ex ance sufferer want to do. Go to a beauty therapy clinic and get a specific sunblock for the face, (they are generally high SPF and nice and light on the skin). Every client Ive ever had cringes when I give them this advice and it ALWAYS pays off. Wear a sunblock everyday!!! And you will notice the redness slowly fade over a few months, keep your face out of the shower. That is, when you cleanse rinse with tepid water only, dont hold your face under the hot shower (big no no) Good luck.