Collection: Blemish Prone Skin

How can acne be improved?

Step 1: Exfoliate to remove cell build-up

Acneic skin is often caused by dead skin cells in the pores that are not shedding properly. It is important to remove cell build-up in the pores to allow treatment products to penetrate and destroy P. acnes bacteria. Salicylic acid and lactic acid are examples of exfoliating ingredients known to improve acne.

AlumierMD Professional Treatments:
Detox Clear
Vitamin A Boost
Radiant 30
Radiant 20/10
Glow Peel

AlumierMD Home Care Products:
Retinol Resurfacing Serum 0.25
Retinol Resurfacing Serum 0.5
AHA Renewal Serum

Step 2: Reduce the amount of acne bacteria (P. acnes)

Choose natural anti-bacterial ingredients like hinokitiol, Canadian Willowherb ™, resveratrol and tea tree oil instead of synthetic antibiotics where resistance is a growing problem.

AlumierMD Home Care Products:
Acne Clarifying Cleanser
Acne Balancing Serum
HydraSmooth
Spot Clearing Lotion

Step 3: Control sebum production

When sebum builds up under the plugged pore/follicle, it causes an inflammatory response. Keeping skin moisturized is an important way to balance sebum production. If skin dries out due to excessive washing or harsh chemicals, it will produce more sebum to compensate.

Look for gentle ingredients that help mattify skin and control oil production.

AlumierMD Home Care products:
Matticlear
Acne Clarifying Cleanser
Acne Balancing Serum
HydraSmooth

Step 4: Repair skin texture and tone

Depending on its severity, acne can leave post-inflammatory discoloration and scarring.

Repair skin tone and texture with professional peels alongside smoothing and lightening home care products.

AlumierMD Professional Treatments:
Radiant 30
Radiant 20/10
Glow Peel

AlumierMD Home Care Products:
EverActive C&E™ + Peptide
EvenTone

Step 5: Protect against inflammation and UV damage

Inflammation is a cause and a result of acne. White blood cells are drawn to acne lesions as an immune response to P. acnes bacteria, which in turn causes inflammation.

Inflammation in the presence of UV rays leads to hyperpigmentation, and exfoliating products used to treat acne often make skin more sun sensitive.

It is critical to block UV rays with a broad-spectrum sunscreen that contains ingredients to help calm acne and maintain the skin’s delicate moisture balance. Use anti-inflammatory ingredients like hinokitiol, sea whip and Canadian Willowherb ™ to reduce inflammation and clear breakouts.

AlumierMD Home Care Products:
Clear Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 42 Sunscreen
Moisture Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Sunscreens
Acne Balancing Serum