916SKIN is an acne clinic serving Chico, Corning, Orland, Oroville, Red Bluff, Redding, and other surrounding areas. Our acne program clears skin in 3 to 4 months. 530.680.2027
When searching for acne products, you want to look for products that: 1) are non-comedogenic (non-pore-clogging) 2) that penetrate down into the follicle (pore) 3) are the proper pH 4) are part of an entire system.
Finding products that are non-comedogenic can be tricky. Often times, products will advertise they are non-comedogenic, but because there are no regulations, no universal list of comedogenicity, the integrity of each product is in the hands of the developer. Unfortunately, consumers are left asking the question "Why am I still breaking out?" Even professional products, prescription products, and the most efficacious products of all - can be comedogenic.
You want acne products that penetrate and work dynamically inside the follicle. First, they should act to slough off dead skin cells within the lining of the follicle. Second, they should act to kill bacteria. And third, if your acne is inflamed, you want products that put out the inflammation (control redness).
The term "pH balanced," sounds official, right? Unfortunately, it doesn't carry a lot of weight, and in most cases it is used as a marketing ploy to get you to buy their products. Managing acne is most successful when you use an entire home care system in addition to your acne treatments. Using a "system" and using it properly is key to getting clear. Do not mix and match product lines. Choose one line and stick with it. A quality skin care system is formulated to work together, which means the pH of each product in your system is designed to compliment the other products. If want to mix and match products, leave it to your acne specialist to decide, as they have knowledge of the pH of each product and whether the ingredients are compatible.
When searching for acne products, you want to look for products that: 1) are non-comedogenic (non-pore-clogging) 2) that penetrate down into the follicle (pore) 3) are the proper pH 4) are part of an entire system.
Finding products that are non-comedogenic can be tricky. Often times, products will advertise they are non-comedogenic, but because there are no regulations, no universal list of comedogenicity, the integrity of each product is in the hands of the developer. Unfortunately, consumers are left asking the question "Why am I still breaking out?" Even professional products, prescription products, and the most efficacious products of all - can be comedogenic.
You want acne products that penetrate and work dynamically inside the follicle. First, they should act to slough off dead skin cells within the lining of the follicle. Second, they should act to kill bacteria. And third, if your acne is inflamed, you want products that put out the inflammation (control redness).
The term "pH balanced," sounds official, right? Unfortunately, it doesn't carry a lot of weight, and in most cases it is used as a marketing ploy to get you to buy their products. Managing acne is most successful when you use an entire home care system in addition to your acne treatments. Using a "system" and using it properly is key to getting clear. Do not mix and match product lines. Choose one line and stick with it. A quality skin care system is formulated to work together, which means the pH of each product in your system is designed to compliment the other products. If want to mix and match products, leave it to your acne specialist to decide, as they have knowledge of the pH of each product and whether the ingredients are compatible.
