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Pt 4/4: Products fail you 😓 because they cannot address your personal Acne Forming Chain: Genetics | Lifestyle | Diet | Environment 😇 & so the cascade of events that result in acne (the domino effect) will continue for you...😩

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Selecting acne treatment 🤔Product (eg Salicylic Acid) 🚠 a System (bundled products) 🎢a Plan (step-by-step plan to eliminate acne) 🚀 Systems beat Products | Plans beat Systems❤️ 28dayskin.com/blog say #notobenzo #nototretino

Benzoyl Kills (BPO) all bacteria causing skin ecosystem imbalance = vulnerable to disorders/infections 😳| use maxes out after 2-3 months’ treatment 😐| risk of nasty side effects 😔| BPO can block pores = more bacteria to grow causing more widespread inflammation 😱

Some products will work for you ✅Some won't ❌And some make skin worse 😩 => make a plan! 🙆How? 🤔| We've done the hardwork already 🚀28DS bespoke skin plans uses tech/skincare/nutrition combo = tackles acne causes & symptoms for acne cure ❤️❤️say #notobenzo #nototretino

STOP THE SPOT! Can cause further skin damage 🙆spreads infectious bacteria to other pores 😩does all sorts of mischief to how skin heals 😱= more likely to become reinfected again 😭| Get enough sleep 😴Eat nutrient-rich foods 🥑 Manage stress🙏say #notobenzo #nototretino

Salicylic Acid is your friend 😇Natural exfoliation | use lower % content, 1 x per day, take a weeks’ break | 💚protective properties against sun damage 😎| antibacterial 😷| safe & effective to help treat acne | safe for darker skin | say #notobenzo #nototretino

Is your skin developing allergies/sensitivity🤔Drop extra products😳Try 1 x product for cleanse, tone, exfoliate, moisturise & separate SPF + acne/repair treatment |no more than 2/3 actives at >2% |Don't rely on an SPF moisturiser as your SPF| say #notobenzo #nototretino

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Salicylic/Benzoyl 🤔... Benzoyl can = aggravate sensitive skin, dry out skin, develop sensitive skin, skin ageing; blocks pores; not reduces sebum production; ceases to be effective 😩😱😭Salicylic = unclogs/reduce pore size; protects against sun damage; anti-inflammatory ✅💚😇

🚫Over-exfoliate + over-cleanse/over-treat = full on skin tantrum 😡scrubbing your face & using clay masks can be negative for acne-prone skin 🤦be extra gentle 💋use acids at low % | use sparingly & no more than 1 x day | take a break 1 x week | say #notobenzo #nototretino

Many reasons cause our skin to go red 😓| most are caused by genetics, our habits, our environment | 🙏our top 10 tips to help reduce skin redness: IG Kevin Herbert ✅| say #notobenzoyl ❌#notoisotretinoin 🚫

😇The secret to acne free skin = create a skin plan to tackle each part of the ACNE FORMATION CHAIN ⏩ IG Kevin Herbert clinically proven to reduce acne by 40% in 4 wks 👍and completely in 12 wks 🙌 skincare+technology+nutrition+lifestyle | say #notobenzoyl ❌#notoisotretino🚫

Acne prone skin = sensitive ⏩ skin barrier compromised 😲 don’t overuse acids ❕have skin care plan to hydrate & repair ✅28DS: 2% SA+LicoriceRootExtract+Niacinamide PLUS Serum: 5% nia, 2% NAG, 1% zinc, amino acid complex = happy skin 😊 | say #notobenoyl ❌#notoisotretino 🚫

Acids: great for prepping skin for better absorption of other products in your routine👍 if you’re using vitamin C serum, use an exfoliating acid to help your serums work harder✅ | say #notobenzoyl ❌#noisotretino🚫

Hard Water 💦 = high mineral content = dry/flaky skin, clogs pores, skin irritation 😩 been on holiday & couldn't understand why the flare-up 🤔 Calcium & Magnesium main culprits 😡 ⏩🙏Tips: filtration system; boiled water; bottled water; gentle cleansers & apply moisturiser

👀 For really deep under the skin spots use hot 🔥& cold 💦compresses to reduce inflammation 👍& help break up the sebum 😊and skin cells plugs which are trapped in your pores 😁 = 10 minutes, 2/3 x day | say #notobenzoyl❌#notoisotretino 🚫

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