The Effects of Sunlight on Acne

The effects of sunlight on acne
A sun-kissed skin is healthy and beautiful. However, after the holidays, acne breakouts occasionally occur. Here are some tips to avoid them.
Sun and buttons: how it works?

Exposed to sunlight, the skin turns brown nicely thanks to the melanin produced by its cells in response to UV. This is accompanied by appreciable tan skin drying to equalize the tone and improve skin texture. The sea water and stress disappear also act in this direction.

Acne prone skins are temporarily stripped of their buttons. But they returned as soon as the sun exposure is discontinued. Thus, returning from vacation, the surface layer of the skin is thickened, causing obstruction of skin pores. The accumulated sebum without being evacuated, causes the appearance of imperfections.
How to avoid sun-related outbreaks of acne

There are several basic rules to enjoy the weather keeping control over his skin.

     Rule number 1: Clean

     It is a basic principle to apply, you have acne or not, and you leave or not to the sun: wash skin morning and evening removes excess sebum and impurities. To do this, use non-comedogenic products, such as a mild soap PH neutral or slightly acid. A scrub done once a week will help to unclog clogged pores. Also avoid temporarily to the foundation will help the skin to breathe better.

     Rule # 2: Protect

     Like other skin types, those with acne must be protected from the sun that can cause premature aging and cancer. Opt for low-fat and high protection index. Therefore prefer non-comedogenic creams water based rather than oil. After the exposure, you can also help in healing and restructuring of the epidermis assaulted by applying a gel aloe vera or copper or zinc lotion.

     Rule # 3: Moisturize

     The drought caused by the sun can be avoided by using a non-comedogenic and light cream not to stifle the skin. Thus the skin is relaxed which avoids the accumulation of sebum. Drinking plenty of water is also recommended to maintain the moisture balance of the skin

     Treatments against acne and sun station photosensitization

     Some treatments against acne to be taken orally can cause photosensitivity, ie weaken and irritate the skin which makes it particularly vulnerable to the sun and prone to reactions and allergies.
     This is the case for example of Accutane, or antibiotics containing tetracyclines. It is therefore recommended that people taking these drugs not be exposed frequently or apply sunscreen (at least on the face).

     In contrast, local treatments or based on hormones such as Diane 35 can be continued in combination with a sunscreen.