Awesome news for the roughly 50 million individuals around the globe who experience the ill effects of Skin break out: A cure is en route.
According to Allure, a group of scientists at the University of California are working on a vaccine to treat skin acne. The projecfs's lead analyst, Eric C. Huang, clarified that it's a tricky thing to do, which is the reason it's taken so long to come up with an effective treatment: "Acne is caused, in part, by P. acnes bacteria that are with you your whole life — and we couldn't create a vaccine for the bacteria because, in some ways, P. acnes are good for you. But we found an antibody to a toxic protein that P. acnes bacteria secrete on skin — the protein is associated with the inflammation that leads to acne."
The following step is experimenting with the vaccine on real patients in clinical trials, which could take one to two years. From that point onward, spot-free skin could truly be our own.
Meanwhile, check these cool effective products to take care of your skin from breaking out and clearing your pores out.
African Black Soap with Shea Butter
SheaMoisture's African Black Soap with Shea Butter is designed to cleanse and dries your skin from oils, reduces breakouts and blemishes/acne scars. Helps to balance oily skin for clearer complexions.
Directions:
Like any other soap, no strict rules. Use it daily once or twice a day, depending on how oily your skin is. And oh, you can wash your make up with it also.
Where to find: Pharmacies or online.
Tony Moly Egg Pore Shiny Skin Soap.
This soap promises to clear out pores and make them appear smaller with long-term use, as well as diminish sebum production.
Directions:
Use the white egg in the morning, latter with warm water and massage on face, then leave on for 15-20 minutes then wash off with water. Do the same procedure for the brown egg at night, except leave it on for 5 minutes. Use it 2 to 3 times a week.
Where to find: Pharmacies or online.
Mario Badescu drying lotion
Don't freak out when you wake up and a new acne pops out. This Drying Lotion is a fast acting, effective acne spot treatment. Its formulated with salicylic acid, calamine and other quick-drying ingredients, this product will shrink ugly whiteheads virtually overnight while you sleep. Making your pimple vanish in a day or two. While other acne spot treatments can irritate and dry delicate or sensitive skin, this product is safe and effective for all skin types.
Directions:
Do not shake the bottle. Before bed (after cleansing and toning), dip a cotton swab straight into the pink sediment at the bottom of the bottle and take it out directly (don't mix the sediments together) then dab directly on the pimple. Let dry and rinse off in the morning. And voila!
Where to find: Pharmacies or online.
Indian Healing Clay
One of the world's powerful facial masks and one of the top sellers on amazon, no wonder why! It helps to heal acne-prone skin and eases the appearance of scars. It can also help to control skin sebum production. (You must know that it really dries out the skin, so don't over do it. Once per two weeks is enough)
Directions:
Mix clay with equal parts of raw apple cider vinegar or rose water. (The vinegar gives more effective result) Stir the mixture into a smooth paste. Add more clay or liquid as needed. Let it dry for 5-10 min for delicate skin and 15-20 min for normal skin. You will feel a pulling and tightening sensation. Remove clay by washing with warm water. Slight redness of the skin is normal and will disappear in about 30 minutes.
Where to find: Pharmacies or online.
Glamglow Supermud Clearing treatment mask.
The world's most scientifically advanced super mud clearing treatment. This Super Mud Clearing Treatment from Glamglow is an innovative facial treatment mask that works to tighten skin texture and pores whilst fighting common skin problems such as blemishes, breakouts and even ingrown hair. Suitable for both men and women, this facial mask absorbs impurities without affecting the skin's natural oils, giving you a youthful appearance.
Directions:
For best results scoop out approximately 2ml of the Mud and apply an even layer, starting at the t-zone, working outwards in long even strokes. Leave on for 5-20 minutes depending on length of desired treatment. Remove with warm water or a damp wash cloth. Use 2-3 times a week or as often as needed. You'll actually notice results from the first use!
(You can use it for your whole face or just on the t-zone, depending on your skin type)
Where to find: Sephora
Glamglow: Supercleanse Daily Clearing Cleanser
A daily cleanser that changes color and transforms from mud into a gentle, effective foaming lather to dissolve oil, makeup, and impurities. You'll get a glow clean look from the second you wash your face with it and it really does reduce acne. Its good for all skin types, Normal, oily, and Combination.
Directions:
Apply one to two pumps onto fingertips; apply gently over dry face. With remaining product left on hands, lightly add water to hands and vigorously rub together to start the foaming lather. Apply lather to face and lightly add more water in circular motions to increase foaming lather. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Gently pat dry with towel. Use morning and/or night.
Where to find: Sephora
Rose water, nature's charm
Put a bit of rose water on a cotton and swipe your face with it in the morning after your morning face wash routine or at night when you're going to bed. That simple trick gives big difference and a very refreshed look; rosewater helps maintain the skin's pH balance, and also controls excess oil, it has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce the redness of irritated skin, get rid of acne, dermatitis and eczema. It is a great cleanser and aids in removing oil and dirt accumulated in clogged pores, says Dr. Deepali Bhardwaj, Skincare Expert.
And if you like the taste of it, few drops into your glass of water won't hurt at all. Try to get the beneficials in every way possible.
Where to find: Any grocery shop.
"Be good to your skin. You’ll wear it every day for the rest of your life" – Renée Rouleau.