Acne treatment in Sacramento, Folsom, Walnut Creek, Chico, Redding and Tahoe is available through 916 Acne, Skin & Wellness Studio. Our acne program is designed to treat grades 1-4 acne vulgaris without the use of prescription medications.
ACNE CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027
No, dry skin does not cause acne, but it can trigger breakouts. People who have oily, acneic type skin often avoid moisturizers and sunscreens out of fear that it will feel greasy, and potentially cause them to break out. On the contrary, even oily skin needs hydration. When we talk about hydrating your skin, we are talking about water. How do we get water into the skin and keep it there?
A little dryness can be a good thing under the right circumstances. Dryness leads to the sloughing and flaking of dead skin cells, and stimulates new cells to move to the surface. If you were to look at a cross section of dry skin underneath a microscope, you would see tiny little cracks called microfissures. These fissures allow water to escape from the skin leaving it dehydrated, and potentially triggering breakouts. While dry skin can be beneficial in the healing process, it is important not to let it get too dry, and to always keep it hydrated. First, drink plenty of water - at least half your weight in ounces (more if you exercise or drink coffee). Second, use a noncomedogenic moisturizer, sunscreen, and/or hydrating serum. The correct moisturizer or sunscreen sits on top of your skin and creates a seal - locking in moisture.
I have seen a handful of cases where patient's acne improves immediately once they begin properly hydrating their skin. To learn more about hydrating products that will not clog your pores please contact the studio. 916...your skin's lucky number!!!
ACNE CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027
No, dry skin does not cause acne, but it can trigger breakouts. People who have oily, acneic type skin often avoid moisturizers and sunscreens out of fear that it will feel greasy, and potentially cause them to break out. On the contrary, even oily skin needs hydration. When we talk about hydrating your skin, we are talking about water. How do we get water into the skin and keep it there?
A little dryness can be a good thing under the right circumstances. Dryness leads to the sloughing and flaking of dead skin cells, and stimulates new cells to move to the surface. If you were to look at a cross section of dry skin underneath a microscope, you would see tiny little cracks called microfissures. These fissures allow water to escape from the skin leaving it dehydrated, and potentially triggering breakouts. While dry skin can be beneficial in the healing process, it is important not to let it get too dry, and to always keep it hydrated. First, drink plenty of water - at least half your weight in ounces (more if you exercise or drink coffee). Second, use a noncomedogenic moisturizer, sunscreen, and/or hydrating serum. The correct moisturizer or sunscreen sits on top of your skin and creates a seal - locking in moisture.
I have seen a handful of cases where patient's acne improves immediately once they begin properly hydrating their skin. To learn more about hydrating products that will not clog your pores please contact the studio. 916...your skin's lucky number!!!
