Healthy Hollywood: Try It On Tuesday – Star Secrets To Breakout-Free Skin!
Caption Yep,
it’s true, even celebrities can be breakout stars. Britney Spears,
Rihanna and baby-faced actor Zac Efron have all been spotted with bad
skin days.
And, the hot days of summer can be your complexion’s worst enemy.
“Hot
weather, salt water, humidity and chlorine take their toll on our skin
during the summer months and because of this can disrupt the balance in
the skin and may often result in breakouts on the face and body,”
reveals celebrity esthetician, Renee Rouleau, who takes care of famous
faces like Demi Lovato, Jessica Simpson and Access Hollywood Live
favorite Lisa Rinna.
But, you
don’t need a star salary to get rid of most breakouts. Renee, who also
has the most amazing signature skincare line (Healthy Hollywood is a
huge fan), shares a few basic tips.
“For
those who suffer from back breakouts, avoid hair conditioner containing
panthenol. Panthenol is well-known for its benefit for strengthening
hair, but it’s also a potential pore clogger. It can cause breakouts on
the back if hair conditioner is not rinsed out thoroughly. Exfoliate
your back with a mild cleansing gel and exfoliating cloth three times a
week and apply an anti-bacterial lotion to ensure a clear back all
summer.”
Also, Renee suggests,
“Blot, blot, blot: Although there is no miracle product to control the
extra oil that you get during the summer months, there are ways to keep
that shine under control. Oil blotting papers are great to use during
the day to actually remove the oils off the skin to give you the feel of
freshly washed skin. In a pinch? The Type of paper used for toilet seat
covers in public restrooms is similar to expensive oil blotting
papers.”
Who knew? Now, that’s what Healthy Hollywood calls a budget-friendly tip!
Renee shares with Healthy Hollywood a few more acne-fighting tips:
Skin
Tip #1: Don’t over-dry your skin with harsh cleansers and alcohol-based
toners. Most cleansers and toners, formulated for problem skin, are
designed to dry out breakouts and so they contain strong detergents and
alcohols. Drying out infected breakouts where active blemishes are
present may be helpful for destroying acne-causing bacteria, but the
harsh ingredients will dehydrate non-broken out areas resulting in dry
skin cell buildup. This layer of dehydrated skin cells will trap oil and
acne-causing bacteria under the skin, which will ultimately cause an
increase in breakouts.
Skin Tip
#2: Use oil-free moisturizers in the morning and at night. When
breakouts occur we tend to avoid any and all moisturizing agents because
moisturizers have a reputation of clogging pores. But did you know that
NOT using a moisturizer can cause even more break outs? Bacteria breeds
in oil so when moisturizer is avoided, the skin dehydrates and sets off
a response to produce more oil. This newly produced oil accumulates on
the skin, resulting in a breeding ground for bacteria, which makes
existing breakouts last longer and leaves a hospitable environment for
potential breakouts to form. The skin needs water not oil. Use an
oil-free, water-soluble lotion to help keep your skin hydrated and
balanced – with less blemishes.
Skin
Tip #3: Use products containing Salicylic Acid. This ingredient is
known for its ability to smooth the skin without causing irritation
while it reduces acne-causing bacteria and oil. Salicylic acid helps to
prevent blemishes and penetrates the pores to help clear out impurities.
These properties not only help prevent acne, but salicylic acid is an
excellent ingredient that also prevents blackheads after a deep pore
cleansing facial. It’s a fabulous ingredient with proven results. During
the summer months I recommend a cleanser that contains Salicylic Acid.
Try, Renee Rouleau’s AHA/BHA Cleansing Gel. Treat skin during the day while preventing dirt and debris from getting into existing blemishes with a spot treatment like Daytime Blemish Gel.
Skin
Tip #4: Avoid picking at the skin. While this tip may seem obvious, it
is imperative that we understand that although breakouts cannot always
be avoided, you CAN control what happens once you get the breakout. The
truth of the matter is, a blemish usually lasts 5-7 days, but the red or
dark scar from picking at the blemish, can linger for weeks—or even
months.
