Spots giving your confidence
a bit of a kicking?
Fight back with
Our Expert's help.
Prevention is better
than cure!
Question:
I’m so bored of getting spots. I don’t get them all the time but when I do it’s double yuck! Surely there must be something I can do to stop getting them in the first place.
Our Expert:
Of course there is! And, as with everything, preventative action is the best approach – even if, like you, you only get spots every now and again. One of the best ways to prevent spots is to use an effective cleanser from the Clearasil range twice a day. Everyone’s skin type is different so read up on Clearasil products to find the ones that will work best for you.
» Find the Clearasil cleanser that's right for you.
Question:
I can’t help popping or picking at my spots. Is that a bad thing?
Single-handed combat
Question:
How do I fight single spots?
Our Expert:
Hit them hard! I think the best way to do this is with two Clearasil
products that are specially formulated to target breakouts: Clearasil
Ultra Rapid Action Invisible Treatment Cream. Clearasil Ultra Rapid
Action Treatment Cream has been specially developed to calm and
soothe to reduce redness and fight spots fast. Remember, however,
that prevention is always better than a cure, so don’t forget to use an
effective cleanser twice a day, every day.
» Find out more about Clearasil Ultra Rapid Action Treatment Cream
» Find the right Clearasil cleanser for you
Dry skin and spots
- double trauma!
Question:
It’s not fair! I’ve got dry skin and spots. How can that be?
Our Expert:
I do sympathize – sometimes it does seem that life just isn’t fair! Have you been stripping your skin of oil in order to combat spots? For example, by washing your face too often or using skin products that are too harsh for your skin type? If that’s the case, your pores often start producing more oil to compensate – which leads to spots, even though your skin may seem dry. To break the cycle, try Clearasil Daily Deep Cleanse Conditioning Cream Wash – it’s specially formulated to help prevent spots without over-drying. Alternatively, switch to a product that’s been formulated for sensitive skin, like Clearasil Biactol Sensitive Skin Clearing Gel Wash.
» Find out more about Clearasil Daily Deep Cleanse Conditioning Cream Wash
» Find out more about Clearasil Biactol Sensitive Skin Clearing Gel Wash
Scarred for life?
Question:
My spot’s gone but I’m left with this dark patch that’s really ugly. Please tell me I’m not scarred for life.
Our Expert:
Sometimes skin cells create extra pigment in areas that have been inflamed; leaving a dark mark even after the spot has healed. Don’t worry about your dark patch too much – it should fade in time; alternatively you can easily cover it up.!
Does make-up cause spots?
Question:
Like most of my female friends I wear make-up. I think it’s making my spots worst though. Is that true?
Our Expert:
It depends what make-up you’re wearing. If you choose oil-free products that say they’re non-pore blocking (or non-comedogenic) you should be fine. If your make-up doesn’t say that it’s non-comedogenic than it may be clogging your pores, which is one of the causes of spots. Even if you use non-comedogenic make-up, you should make sure that you remove all traces of make-up at the end of the day. If you don’t do so already, try using Clearasil Deep Clean Pads to sweep away any leftover traces.
» Find out more about Clearasil Deep Clean Pads
Turn your back
on blackheads
Question:
Ugh! I’ve blackheads and they’re grim. How do I get rid of them? And what are they anyway?
Our Expert:
Blackheads appear when a pore becomes clogged with oil and dead skin cells. Interestingly, the black colour isn’t from oil or dirt; it’s from the dark pigment in your skin. I know it can be tempting to squeeze your blackheads but it’s really not a good idea. Squeezing can break the wall of the pore, releasing oil and bacteria into healthy skin and spreading the infection. It can also lead to scars.
Instead of squeezing – which, let me again stress, is a bad idea – you can help remove (and avoid) blackheads by keeping pores clear. The best way to do this is with an effective cleanser or scrub. Try Clearasil Blackhead Control Clearing Cleanser, Clearasil Blackhead Control Clearing Scrub or Blackhead Control Clearing Pads. To help ensure your spots don’t come back, carry on using these products even once they’ve disappeared. Remember, you can’t cure spots, only treat them.
» Find out more about Clearasil Blackhead Control Clearing Cleanser
» Find out more about Clearasil Blackhead Control Clearing Scrub
» Find out more about Clearasil Blackhead Control Clearing Pads
Just what the doctor
ordered!
Question:
I’ve tried everything but nothing works. My skin looks a state and it’s not getting better. I just don’t know what to do.
Our Expert:
You sound distressed and I can understand why – it can be hard if you suffer from spots, especially during your teens when you may be particularly self-conscious. The good news, however, is that, with your doctor’s help, you can clear up almost every case of severe spots. Make an appointment with your GP immediately and see what they can do to help.
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