Why Pink Clay Masks Help Get Rid of Acne Scars?
If you often get rashes and acne, you may also have some scars on your skin from pimples or blemishes. There is no need to worry because even if you stay away from it and don’t pop the pimples that are harmful to your skin, scars are sometimes the result of free radicals, harsh ingredients, and overuse of products.
We are here to help because we have some information about pink clay masks and their skin care benefits for fighting acne scars.
What does pink clay do for the skin?
Compared to other popular clays commonly found in face masks, pink clay is known for its gentler effects. Two main types of pink clay are considered to be the top choices: Australian and French. Both are rich in nourishing minerals, vitamins, and other ingredients. You will notice that the elasticity of the skin is improved and cell turnover is boosted, making the skin look soft, smooth, and younger. For more information on the differences between these popular pink clay masks, check out our blog’s dedicated guide to Australian and French pink clay.
In addition to giving the skin a youthful complexion, pink clay can also treat other skin issues such as enlarged pores and blemishes. Areas of skin inflammation and redness, which are often very noticeable during a pimple or acne flare-up, will also see dramatic improvement. Due to the gentle action of pink clay, it can help all skin types. Just do a patch test before applying the mask all over your skin to avoid any skin reactions or irritation.
Does pink clay help with acne scars?
Acne scars appear on the skin due to injury from squeezing or scratching pimples, or other damage from harsh ingredients or overuse of other products, such as: B. Facial peels have spicy nut flakes or shells, which are often included in peels. Once a superficial wound occurs, skin-damaging free radicals such as pollution and sun exposure penetrate the skin, creating holes in the lower layers of the skin. Soon, melanin production increases, and melanin moves from the damage in the lower layers to the outer surface, causing dark pigmented spots and scars on the skin. Once this damage is done, it is difficult to eliminate it without the help of a skin correction treatment performed in a salon by a trained professional. However, over time, the pigmentation of these dark spots can be lightened by using at-home skincare products to remove the dead skin cells that build up externally.
When it comes to exfoliation, facial acids like AHAs and BHAs are hard to beat. However, if you want a gentler approach to combating acne scars, a pink clay mask can provide gentle exfoliation that can make acne scars and dark spots visibly lighter and less noticeable. You may also notice that your skin doesn’t feel dry or tight, which is often the case with overuse of chemical peels.
Key Benefits of Using Pink Clay for Acne Scars:
Gentle and Suitable for All Skin Types
Won’t Cause Skin to Feel Tight or Dry as It Removes Important Oils
Helps Create a Radiant, Balanced Complexion
Aids in Cell Renewal, So Scars and Dark Spots Become Less Visible Over Time
Leaves Skin Feeling Soft, Smooth, and Youthful
Can I Use a Pink Clay Mask Every Day?
Although it may seem tempting considering the benefits of using pink clay for your skin, you should avoid using a pink clay mask every day. For best results, it is recommended that the average clay mask be used no more than 3 times per week. This depends a lot on the clay mask blend, so you should always read the instructions on the packaging. I know I’ve stressed that pink clay is considered the gentlest of all clays. However, overuse of clay masks can strip the skin of essential oils, leaving it feeling tight, uncomfortable, and susceptible to skin damage.
If you want to get into a skincare routine and reduce the appearance of acne scars and dark spots, choosing the skincare ingredients listed below will help you improve your overall skin appearance, especially when combined with regular and proper use of pink clay masks.
Non-foaming cleansers with glycolic, lactic, or salicylic acid
A serum rich in vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, or niacinamide
A serum rich in retinol (use only at night)
A facial oil with nourishing oils appropriate for your skin type to support hydration
A daily SPF of 30 or higher (use only in the mornings)
Once you develop a habit that works for your skin type and lifestyle, you’ll find that acne scars are invisible to the naked eye. If you find areas where there is still noticeable pigmentation, you can cover them up with makeup. Color-correcting purple concealer can help to eliminate the dull blue tint on dark spots, making them easier to cover up with foundation or concealer.
Which clay is best for acne scar removal?
Using a clay mask that contains a high ratio of pink clay and bentonite clay can produce the best results in fighting acne scars. Both not only help reduce scar pigmentation, but they can also help balance the oil and water content of the skin, reduce inflammation and redness, and reduce the frequency of acne flare-ups and blackheads on the skin, giving the skin an overall radiant, youthful complexion.
We hope that you now have a better understanding of pink clay and its effects on acne scars. You will find that once you develop a good habit, fighting pigmentation will be much easier. If you want to learn more about treating skin pigmentation, check out our other posts with skin care tips for fighting dark spots.
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DQH Knowledge drop: In your 20s, your skin cell turnover decreases. (Cell turnover is a key component in keeping your skin youthful.) You know what else slows down? Your collagen production. Starting in your 20s, collagen decreases by about 1 percent per year. Should you want to prevent fine lines and wrinkles, start by eliminating behaviors that contribute to premature aging. “If it’s bad for you, it’s bad for your skin,” says dermatologist Michel Somenek.
“Cigarette smoking reduces blood flow to the skin and causes premature wrinkling and a dull skin texture. Making the repeated pursed motion to inhale can also cause smoker’s lines. Alcohol and recreational drugs are toxins for the skin that damage its cellular structure and DNA,” Somenek tells us. “The faster you eliminate vices while you are young, the better chance your skin and body have to recuperate.” Also, adopting an anti-aging routine in your 20s is key. After all, the best offense is a good defense. We spoke to Somenek and experts Joshua Ross and Audrey Kunin to find out more.
Keep reading for the best anti-aging products for your 20s, according to skincare professionals.
Sunscreen
“We all know that the sun is the number one cause of skin aging and starting the prevention in your 20s is very important,” Ross says. “The majority of your sun damage won’t start to appear until you’re in your 30s, so don’t wait until you see it surface or you’ll be behind the curve. Stay ahead of it with a good-quality zinc-based sunscreen worn daily.”
Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen
An invisible sunscreen with SPF 30, plus botanical extracts meant to protect skin with tons of antioxidants. Bonus: It’s clean and fine to use under makeup.
Bareminerals Complexion Rescue™ Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Although we recommend you use your SPF and moisturizer separately, we also understand moments when you don’t have time or energy for that extra step. For those times, this bareMinerals moisturizer is a great thing to have on hand.
Vitamin C Serum
“A great introduction to anti-aging is to start with a vitamin C serum in your morning skincare routine,” Ross says. “It’s a powerful antioxidant that will neutralize free radicals and brighten the skin.” He adds that it’s a great way to counteract the effects of the sun’s harmful rays, which, as previously mentioned, are among the biggest causes of premature aging.
Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum
The Drunk Elephant C-Firma is a lightweight serum that promises to give skin a glow by combining the brightening powers of vitamin C with ferulic acid, l-ascorbic acid, and vitamin E. The included sodium hyaluronate is meant to replace hydration loss, so you shouldn’t have to deal with any irritation.
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum
This potent serum is jam-packed with vitamin C (15 percent, to be exact), which means it’s a potential superstar at both brightening skin and dousing it in antioxidants.
Peptides
Using peptides on your skin has many benefits, says Somenek. “The skin barrier is what defends the body against pollution, UV rays, bacteria, and toxins. It can be damaged by several everyday factors. Using topical peptides aids in building a stronger barrier,” he says. “Peptides comprise elastic fibers, which are a type of protein. These fibers help to make skin appear taut and firm. Peptides can also help repair damaged skin, relieve inflammation, and even out skin tone. Some peptides can kill acne-causing bacteria that is common in 20-somethings.”
Kunin agrees, saying, “Peptides are an excellent entry point for supporting collagen.” She recommends looking for face and eye treatments that contain these collagen-boosting powerhouses.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue Cream
This Charlotte Tilbury super-emollient eye cream has a base of coconut oil and shea butter (read: it’s incredibly hydrating). Botanicals plus peptides are meant to help reduce dark circles and boost collagen, respectively.
This creamy moisturizer serves up potent collagen-boosting peptides and pycnogenol, and antioxidant-rich vitamin C. “Instead of sitting on top of the skin, peptides penetrate the outer layer so they go deep. The ‘signals’ they send tell the cells to produce elastin and collagen, which are needed for youthful-looking skin,” explains Somenek.
At-Home Peel Pads
Remember that skin cell turnover fiasco we talked about earlier? One way to help support it is by exfoliating. “Exfoliation is important to help keep skin fresh and luminous,” Kunin says. She recommends using at-home peel pads as an easy and effective way to exfoliate.
“The goal in your 20s is to fight the slowing pace of cell turnover. It is wise to use products that gently exfoliate, yet still remove oil and other impurities. Products that have Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) are a good choice.”
According to Somenek, you should only exfoliate two to three times a week. “People of all ages are guilty of over-exfoliating and that can be too much of a good thing,” he says.
Dermadoctor Kakadu C Intensive Vitamin C Peel Pad
A few swipes of this Derma Doctor powerful peel pad promise to leave your skin glowing and smooth, thanks to the seven (yes, seven) types of chemical exfoliants, including AHA and BHA. It also contains vitamin C via Kakadu plum extract for added brightening and antioxidant protection.
KEY INGREDIENTS Kakadu plum extract is sourced from the Kakadu plum, a fruit grown in northern Australia. It contains vitamin C, which restores the skin’s natural barrier, increases collagen production, and soothes irritation.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads
These are the gold standard of peel pads, with a cult following and over 900 five-star reviews on Sephora. They’re easy to use and contain a blend of anti-aging exfoliating acids.
Emollient Night Cream
“In your 20s, you need to start upping the hydration in your skincare routine. You may have been cautious of over-moisturizing because of acne in your teens, but as you enter your 20s, your skin transitions and becomes drier,” Ross says. “I recommend an emollient night cream added into your evening skincare regimen.”
“Twenty-somethings need to make sure that they are not using creams that will clog their pores and cause excess oil production,” says Somenek. Opt for non-comedogenic products.
Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream
One great choice is the CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream, which is a non-comedogenic night cream that leaves skin soft and glowy. It combines the moisturizing powers of ceramides and hyaluronic acid.
RoC Retinol Correxion Max Hydration Creme
“The best night cream ingredients contain retinol, benzoyl peroxide, and/or salicylic acid or hyaluronic acid. The goal is to moisturize, yet remove excess oil,” says Somenek. This Roc Retinol Correxion cream fits the bill as it contains both hyaluronic acid and retinol so it promises to moisturize while also being non-comedogenic.
