How to get rid of spots

We all know the temptation to squeeze a whitehead spot is huge but try to resist! Popping a spot may be satisfying at the time but it can actually damage the healthy skin around the spot and allow the infection to spread, leading to even more spots!

Instead, use a targeted product like the Clean & Clear® Advantage Rapid Gel. It unclogs pores and helps to reduce the appearance of spots. Apply directly where needed morning and evening after washing with a product such as the Clean & Clear® Advantage Daily Wash.

The most commonly used ingredient is salicylic acid. Sounds scary, but it’s actually used in low concentrations in a lot pf products and is a real clear skin saviour! It helps to unblock pores by dissolving the dirt and dead skin cells that blocked them and caused the spot in the first place.

How to prevent spots in the first place

Here are our top tips to help prevent spots everyday

• Get into a Routine -Cleanse your skin twice daily with a face wash like CLEAN & CLEAR^® Deep Action Cream Wash, a face scrub like CLEAN & CLEAR^® Exfoliating Daily Wash or a cleansing lotion like CLEAN & CLEAR^® Deep Cleansing Lotion for Sensitive Skin. These products will help wash away excess oil produced by your skin and avoid pores becoming blocked with dirt, make-up and dead skin cells.
• Keep your hands away! -The less you touch your face, the less dirt and bacteria will spread onto your skin. Always wash your hands before applying make-up or when you need to re-touch your face!
• Style your hair away from your face -Natural oils from your hair can add to the problem if it gets onto your face. A good way to avoid this is to tie your hair up away from your face. How about a braided plait, insert a hair doughnut or a relaxed low-side bun for a different look that also helps keep skin clean & clear!
• Over cleaning is a big no no! -Yes the temptation is to attack your spot over and over again with scrubs, washes and lotions but too much washing can actually make your skin behave even worse as you start to remove key protective oils in your skin leading to dryness in some places and even more oil production in others! Stick to washing twice a day, and use a specially designed clear skin moisturiser like CLEAN & CLEAR^® Dual Action Moisturiser and a targeted gel like CLEAN & CLEAR^® ADVANTAGE®  Treatment Gel when you need them.