Activated Charcoal Face Wash: How It Beats Acne

Acne is a common skin issue. Many people struggle with pimples and with excess oil on their skin. Other signs include a lot of blackheads or skin pores that have become clogged. Everything you expose yourself to contributes to the damage to your skin barrier. Proper cleansing in a consistent routine with gentle ingredients helps your skin stay fresh, clean and clear. In addition, it also ensures that your skin remains in optimal condition for a more natural glow.  

Alite Anti-Acne Activated Charcoal Face Wash helps to deeply cleanse the skin of your face to eradicate the remnants of impurities in the skin. It effectively removes pore-blockers. This charcoal cleanser is made using the powerful cleaning ability associated with encapsulated charcoal and sebum control enzymes along with carefully selected ingredients for gentle skin care to be used regularly on the face. It ensures healthy, clean as well as smooth skin.

Understanding Acne And Multiple Types of Acne

Acne is also called acne vulgaris. It is an extremely prevalent skin disorder where skin inflammation takes place in the case of skin pores clogging up the hair follicles with oily secretions (sebum) and dead cells of skin, which cause inflammation or in most of the cases lesions that come out as pimples, whiteheads or blackheads.

Acne can be classified in different ways.

On the basis of severity of inflammation:

On the basis of Microbial Proliferation:

 Certain micro-organisms lie on the skin surface, feed on sebum and sustain harmlessly but as there is overproduction of sebum and clogging up of pores due to entrapped oils, dirt, dead skin cells. These clogged pores become the foodstore for microbes to proliferate and result in acne and trigger inflammation.

Causes of Acne

Let’s dive deeper into understanding the reasons for the appearance of acne on the skin. There can be more than one cause which can consequently lead to acne at the same time. Certain common causes of acne are explained below:

How Does Your Meals Trigger Acne?

The food you eat changes the levels of your hormones inside the body that directly affects the skin. In extreme situations of stress, bulimia might set in, the reason behind the condition might be the excess intake of oily and greasy food that triggers hormonal imbalances as well as pimples..

How Can Smoking And Alcoholism Cause Acne?

It causes you to break out after you smoke or intake alcohol because it's a highly oxidative stressor that really rapidly burns up our storehouse of vitamin E which then alters your sebum squalene in order to make oils on your skin become thick and clog your pores. 

Why Is Hormonal Imbalance One Of The Key Reasons Behind Acne?

Disruption in the homeostatic equilibrium of the gland sensitivity and hormonal status of the adrenal androgens, progesterone and insulin will activate the sebum-producing sebaceous glands and result in the development of acne.

• Androgens: With physiological developmental changes in the body during adulthood
• Progesterone: Fluctuations during menstrual cycle and pregnancy
• Insulin: Diet induced spikes in the blood sugar
• Cortisol: Stress-hormone stimulates the sebaceous glands to release more oils
  

How Can Your Sleeping Habits Influence Acne? 

When your body isn't getting enough sleep the increased production of the stress hormone, called cortisol, from your adrenal glands binds directly to the receptors at sebaceous glands in your skin and signals them to produce excess oils. Infrequently changed bedding and pillowcases contribute to this as well.

How  Does Environmental Stress Add To Acne?

Tiny pollutants, dust & dirt can seep into pores trapping bacteria. Free radicals help in oxidation of sebum and make it thick and clog pores. Summer, hot temperature speeds up the rate of work of sebaceous glands and causes excess sebum release to act as the glue base for the bacteria to produce acne. Winter, on the contrary, has a very dry environment where an excessive amount of dead skin cells can get accumulated, thus blocking pores and hyper-stimulating the oil glands. The shifts in season lead to rising 'cortisol' hormone levels which consequently lead to sebum overproduction.

How Can Prolonged Sun Exposure Trigger Acne?

The light from the sun penetrates down into the skin and produces free radicals that alter the squalene which occurs naturally in your sebum and turns into treacle-thick substance that’s clogging up your pores, much to the agony of your skin. Meanwhile, the UVA tricks the uppermost layer of the skin into thickening excessively, characterized by accumulation of dead cells around clogged pores. As well as, the light from the sun causes a loss of moisture from the skin surface, further irritating your skin barrier.

How Can Repeated Insulin-Surge Damage Your Skin Barrier ?

The rapid release of glucose by high GI food will result in a sharp insulin spike which leads to raised IGF-1 that can stimulate overactivity of sebaceous glands and skin cells not shed readily as pores get clogged up. Additionally, conventional dairy and whey proteins can stimulate androgenic hormonal pathways contributing to more inflammation and hence more pimples.

How Can Some Ongoing Medications Worsen Acne?

It may come as a surprise to you that the medications you may currently be taking could contribute to making acne worse. This specific type of breakout condition is often referred to as, "drug induced acne" or "acneiform eruption." Some common medications include: Prednisone and Oral contraceptives.

How Can Heavy Cosmetic Application End Up Aggravating Acne?

The huge amount of makeup you’re layering onto your face could result in breakouts as a result of skin condition termed “acne cosmetica” and that’s a result of residues of stale makeup staying and clogging your skin for longer than usual.

Why Does Over-Cleansing Result In Sudden Breakouts? 

Cleansing too often leaves the skin stripped of precious lipids making skin become dry and dehydrated. This consequently produces a compensatory build-up of oils to make up for this dehydration. When you cleanse too often you also damage the skin’s natural acid mantle (protective shield)  pH.

Why Is Using Comedogenic Products Harmful To Your Skin?

The products that have ingredients with high comedogenicity can block your pores and can trigger acne breakouts. The examples of high comedogenicity ingredients are coconut oil, isopropyl myristate, etc.

The Chaotic Acne Triggers

Hyperkeratinization

The dead flattened skin cells filled with keratin protein adhered onto the skin surface.

Trapped Dirt

Dirt, dust, grime, stale makeup residue and tough comedogenic remnants get deposited on the skin surface and are tough to remove.

Hypersebborhoea

Excess sebum production consisting of lipids, waxy esters and squalene. Make skin oily and tacky.

Clogged Pores

These trapped impurities, dead skin cells and excess sebum clog the pores of the skin. Leads to formation of microcomedones.

Microbial Invasion

Present normally in skin microbiome, acne-causing micro-organisms like Cutibacterium acnes and Malassezia furfur proliferate on feeding the contents of the clogged pores, metabolizing sebum to release skin-irritating substances that stimulates the inflammatory response.

Inflammation

The cascade of inflammatory cytokines brings up swelling, redness and pain to the elevated bump of acne.

How Daily Cleansing Saves Your Skin From Acne?

Daily cleansing is an essential part of our skin care routine. It’s important as it aids in the following:

• Removal Of Dirt, Oils & Sweat--Clears up the debris of dead skin cells, excess sweat, extra sebum, stale makeup, stubborn pollutants, etc.
• Purifies Pores--Refine the pores and scoop out the pore-cloggers to improve the skin health.
• Gets You Clear Radiant Skin--Reveals a fresher, cleaner skin with removal of impurities that make skin dull-looking. 
• Balances Microbiome Of Skin--Controls the over growth of acne-causing micro-organisms and sustains an optimum microbiome of the skin.

Benefits Of Activated Charcoal: A Key Ingredient You Shouldn’t Miss

The top 10 benefits of using activated charcoal as a key ingredient in your regular Cleanser to combat acne:

• Powerful Adsorbent--Draws out the dirt, grime, stale makeup buildup, sweat and the remnants of other pollutants from the skin.
• Gentle Exfoliant--Gently exfoliates the skin and removes the tough, trapped impurities and dead skin cells from the skin.
• Regulates Excess Sebum--Takes up the excess sebum, giving skin an oil-free mattified look.
• Unclogs Pores--Clears up the debris of cells, excess sweat and oils plugged in the pores, opening the pore walls. 
• Improved Removal Of Dead Skin Cells--Turnover of the skin cells is improved with elimination of dead skin cells from the skin with the action of activated charcoal. 
• Detox--Magnetic action of activated charcoal with antioxidants fights skin-damaging free radicals and toxins. Lifts heavy metals, urban pollutants, and stale oils off the surface of the skin before they cause cellular damage.
• Reduces Blackheads--Visible reduction in the appearance of blackheads with removal of buildup that clogs the pores.
• Improves Pores--Enlarged pores are indicative of poor skin health. Using activated charcoal can help reduce the pore size with clearing up the debris and pore refinement.
• Dark Spot Reduction--The ultimate prevention of acne with activated charcoal cleanser will aid in the prevention of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Thus, reducing dark spots. 
• Skin Brightening--A fresh, clear and radiant skin can be achieved by removal of dull build-up. 

How Alite’s Activated Charcoal Cleanser Is A Game Changer?

It has some of the best anti-acne ingredients that work effectively to manage acne prone skin.

The Charcoal Face Wash Acne Has Encapsulated Charcoal

These encapsulated milliglobules of charcoal supports clear skin as it:

• Activated Pore Cleanser
• Releases charcoal into pores
• Absorbs sebum, toxins & debris
• Cleanses beyond the surface

AC Sebum Control Enzyme™

Derived from Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract (Meadowsweet). It is a natural astringent and antibacterial with the presence of tannins (Gallotannins and Ellagitannins)

• Oil-Regulating Enzyme
• Modulates sebaceous gland activity
• Inhibits the activity of 5α-reductase
• Reduces oil output
• 6+ hours matte finish

Ceramide P

• Lipid Barrier Support
• Replenishes barrier proteins
• Prevents post-wash dryness
• Stops rebound oil surge

Aloe Vera

Its extract have beneficial phytoconstituents like allantoin which is:

• Soothing
• Hydrating
• Anti-inflammatory

What Makes Alite’s Activated Charcoal Face Wash Different From Other Regular Cleansers In The Market?

• Science-Backed--Formulated with high-grade ingredients that work effectively for acne management.
• No Parabens--Safe for regular use.
• Alcohol Free--Non-drying on skin.
• Dermatologist Tested--Approved by skin care experts for regular cleansing of the skin using this formula.
• Non-Comedogenic -- Feels light on skin, doesn't clog the pores or aggravate acne.

The 5-in-1 Action Of Alite Activated Charcoal Face Wash To Fight Acne:

1. Unclogs Pores
2. Regulates Sebum
3. Gently Exfoliates
4. Antioxidant Protection
5. Reduces Acne Severity
   

Directions For Use: 

Lather a small amount of the face wash in the palm of your hands and rub onto the face, massaging it evenly and rinse off well with water, followed by pat drying with a clean towel. 

Final Thoughts

Activated charcoal can help take on the key triggers contributing to acne with deep cleansing and oil control action. Multiple factors cause acne. They are environmental, hormonal, microbial, lifestyle, as well as product-use causes. Having healthy skin microbiome as well as a solid cleaning routine not only helps prevent skin acne but will repair the skin damage also. This all new formulation of Anti-Acne Face Wash from Alite provides the necessary skincare regime that helps in the management of acne by incorporating some of the best acne fighting ingredients with high-grade quality, safety and efficacy. It is dermatologically tested to combat pore congestion with its 5-in-1 action while reducing acne, controlling excess oil and calming skin irritation effectively.