There’s no doubt that our relationship to our acne is complicated and borderline toxic. Like a bad breakup, acne often comes crawling back into our lives just as you think you’ve moved on. This time though – we mean it. It’s time to say goodbye to acne and hello to our newest zit-zapping line of St. Ives Acne Control Cleanser and spot treatment with salicylic acid to treat and prevent breakouts and our Clear Skin toner and SPF moisturizer to help keep skin clear. Plus, we don’t test on animals anywhere in the world, and we’re PETA approved!
What causes acne?
Acne happens when your pores gets clogged from oil, dead skin or bacteria. Everyone experiences acne differently – you might get it often while friends are #blessed and breaking every rule in the book but still strutting around with blemish-free skin. If that’s the case, you might have what is known as acne prone skin. Don’t get mad at your parents, but things like larger pores or overactive oil glands are considered genetic and may leave you battling acne more than others. Don’t fret though, we know acne can zap away your confidence, but you can always clap back.
How do you prevent acne?
Maintaining healthy skin habits starts at home. Stick to a healthy diet that’s rich in anti-oxidants like fresh fruits and vegetables. Exercise regularly, do your best to keep your hands off your face, avoid wearing makeup to bed and regularly wash your pillowcases and bed sheets to help stop acne in its tracks. Most importantly? Cleanse your face!
What is good for acne?
Ghosting acne is serious business, so you’ll want a regular skincare regimen using products that are specially designed to treat and prevent acne. Choose products like our St. Ives Acne Control Cleanser that’s made with 100% natural tea tree extract and max strength 2% salicylic acid to cleanse, remove dirt, oil, and make-up to clear and prevent new blemishes from forming. Pair it with St. Ives Clear Skin Toner, a 3-in-1 multi-tasker that’ll help brighten, cleanse and even the tone of post-acne marks, so it’ll look like it was never there in the first place.
How can you clear acne fast
When acne rears its annoying face on your face, it’s time to bust out a solution that’ll clear blemishes fast. This will be your easiest break-up to date. St. Ives Acne Control Spot Treatment is clinically-proven to reduce redness in two hours without over-drying. It’s made with 100% natural tea tree extract, 2% salicylic acid and cooling menthol, so you can feel it do its work as soon as you apply it to the affected area. Finish your routine with our SPF Moisturizer, which will help hydrate, balance, and protect your skin against UV damage.
There are so many “a-peeling” things about physical exfoliation, and we love the power it has to make your skin feel refreshed. Our St. Ives Board-Certified Dermatologist partner, Dr. Claire Wolinsky loves the benefits of physical exfoliation as much as we do, so we asked her to share the advantages of this important step in your skincare routine, all year round!
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Fact: Working out is a great way to burn off stress and boost your mood. That’s because exercise has been shown to lower cortisol levels (aka the body’s stress hormone) and release endorphins (the body’s happy hormone). And when you do it in a park, the woods, a beach or any natured-filled space, you get the added benefits of nature!
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How do you deal with stress? If you opt for exercise, meditation, yoga, or journaling you’re on the right track. But do these activities out in nature, and their stress-lowering benefits go to the next level. In fact, just 15 minutes with nature is proven to have a serious de-stress effect!
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Curious to know why we love nature so much? Because it has serious benefits and is seriously fun! From lowering stress levels to boosting your mood, keeping you healthier to helping you focus, it’s the cure-all we all need to tap into more.
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