Cystic Acne is large, painful cysts/bumps that are deep under the skin and can appear on the face, back and chest. Cystic Acne is not like a “normal breakout”, and can hang around for days or weeks. It won’t be solved with just washing your face!

It can be caused by a multitude of factors including dead skin cells, bacteria and sebum being trapped under the skin as well as hormone imbalances and diet.

One of the most important things to remember with Cystic Acne is that you want to avoid stripping the skin with harsh products that over clean, over stimulate and dry out the skin as this can lead to aggravating the skin and escalating the problem to make it worse.

How can I heal my skin?

We have a number of powerhouse products in the range which can assist in relieving and healing Cystic Acne:

Purify Gel Cleanser

A gel cleanser formulated to naturally exfoliate, as well as brighten and soften the skin. Infused with active ingredients including Papaya, which helps by removing dead skin cells that cause congestion to the skin and it is also repairing and hydrating. Pineapple is another key ingredient, assisting in soothing sensitivity and calming inflamed skin as well as having vitamin c and antioxidants that can treat acne, sun damage and uneven skin tone. White Willow Bark, which is a natural form of salicylic acid, helps to clear the skin, clean the pores, reduce acne and excess oil.

Delicate Toning Mist

Designed to re-set, hydrate and soothe your skin. This beautiful toning mist is an essential for summer days when you get just a bit too much sun. Containing active ingredients such as aloe vera for its anti-inflammatory properties to soothe, reduce pain and moisturise the skin without trapping heat in. Jacaranda has antibacterial properties, helps plump the skin and aids in soothing and treating multiple skin conditions. Elderflower provides antioxidants that protect against the sun and free radical damage along with Vitamins A, B, C and E, which assists in helping to even out skin tone.

Purify Probiotic Lotion

Designed to soothe, hydrate, balance and brighten the skin. With active ingredients including Agave Nectar, which is healing, soothing, hydrating and helps to reduce swelling and scarring as well as brightening skin. It assists in treatment of many skin conditions including acne. Lactobacillus, the superstar ingredient, is a probiotic that improves the skin’s barrier function, reduces inflammation, acne and redness by rebalancing the skin’s microbiota. Native Tasmanian Blue Gum purifies, brightens and balances the skin as well as boosting circulation, reducing inflammation, redness & acne.

Rapid Fire Tips:

- Avoid wearing makeup everyday as it can suffocate the skin and clog the pores. Try to let your skin breathe as much as possible! If you have to wear makeup, look for products that are non-comedogenic, as they are designed not to clog the pores. Make sure to regularly clean your makeup brushes and tools and NEVER sleep in your makeup.

- Avoid touching your skin! More often than not we will have bacteria on our hands and touching and picking at your skin will only transfer more bacteria to the area and cause infection and inflammation.

- Be gentle with your skin when washing your face, don’t scrub aggressively.

- Focus on eating a balanced diet including apples (with skin), oily fish, dark green vegetables (broccoli, spinach, kale, brussel sprouts, zucchini) and avoid foods with high salt content, processed foods, fried foods.

 

Remember to be consistent with your skincare products and give them time to work! There is no instant cure and constantly changing products and over using exfoliants and peels can aggravate and inflame your skin even more so.

It is best to go in with a mindset of gently cleansing, soothing, hydrating and treating this skin condition.