Top 7 Ordinary Skincare For Acne + How To Use
the ordinary skincare brand is known for delivering results at affordable prices however the variety of active skin care ingredients in their line can be overwhelming to work out what's suitable for your own skin concerns acne is no different in this video we share the best products from the ordinary suited to address and control acne we take a deep dive into skin science and how each ingredient works at treating acne how often to use the products and what you can layer for the best results if you're new here we post skin education videos on this channel so make sure you subscribe and hit the notification bell to be notified each time we post a new video so the first product from the ordinary line to introduce first into your acne skin care routine is niacinamide at 10 plus a zinc one percent niacinamide also known as vitamin b3 is a multi-tasker skincare ingredient that works at regulating oil flow by boosting fatty acids within the skin often when you have acne or active breakouts you have an over production of oil flow and acne bacteria feeds on that oil your skin sends immune cells to fight the infection within the skin causing inflammation and redness niacinamide is also an anti-inflammatory ingredient perfect to reduce redness within the skin it is also a tyrosinase inhibitor which means it prevents overproduction of pigment forming within the skin reducing the chances of hyperpigmentation scarring from breakouts zinc pca is a water-soluble zinc salt that is derived from pca a naturally occurring amino acid that is present in the skin zinc is anti-inflammatory and reduces redness within the skin perfect for acne or breakouts it assists with acne scar reduction by helping to repair and heal the skin the ordinary's niacinamide at 10 plus zinc 1 is lightweight and applies on the skin as a serum underneath your moisturizer it can be used morning or and in the evening this serum is a must-have ingredient to start your acne skincare routine the next ingredient from the ordinary to add to your acne skincare routine is the grand active retinoid 2 in squalene or the ordinary retinol 0.2 in squalene retinol also known as vitamin a is a targeted night treatment to help with skin renewal and can affect dna change in the cells so this is amazing to treat acne vitamin a is best to be used at night time when our skin goes into repair mode vitamin a can correct any damage occurring in a cell so when vitamin a penetrates into a cell it works at correcting any damage and then that cell can go off and function properly as it should be when you begin to use vitamin a topically on your skin it works on the top layer of the epidermis first the stratum corneum it works at speeding up cell turnover and removing any dead skin cells that aren't meant to be there anymore it is normal for your skin to go through a phase of being dry and flaky when you begin to use vitamin a for this reason once it goes through this phase the skin becomes a lot smoother and softer and your active ingredients can penetrate deeper into the skin where there is alive cells vitamin a travels down the epidermis the top layer of the skin and interacts with the melanocytes which create pigment in the skin when melanocytes are damaged they can produce excess pigment in the skin giving our skin excess pigment or post inflammatory scarring which can occur with acne vitamin a will work at correcting and balancing the melanocytes so it is functioning normally for beginners new to vitamin a we recommend starting with the grain active retinoid two percent in squalene and then once your skin has grown tolerant adjust to the highest strengths that the ordinary has in their line the grand active retinoid two percent in squalene is a more gentle form of retinoid compared to the other retinols the ordinary offers in their skin care range apply in the evening after water-based serums like niacinamide but before your moisturizer if you've been using high-strength retinol formulas in your routine you can look at the ordinary retinol 0.2 percent in squalene this is a stronger form of vitamin a but may cause redness or peeling so introduce it every third night and work up to every night apply a small amount to your face in the pm as part of your skincare regime after water-based serums but before your moisturizer keep in mind retinoids can make the skin more sensitive to uv radiation so ensure you use spf during the day if using vitamin a in your routine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding avoid vitamin a but keep watching because we have a great ingredient from the range you can use instead to help with your acne this is important for you to know when starting to use any active ingredients in your skincare routine it is normal for your skin to go through what's called a purge phase this is when your skin breakouts in the first few weeks of using new active ingredients purging is completely normal and it's a good thing it means your products are doing what they are supposed to do however if your skin does not clear up from the purging stop use and see if your breakouts clear up consult with a doctor or your local esthetician if you have any further questions the next ordinary skincare product to include in your acne skin care routine is the salicylic acid two percent solution or the salicylic acid two percent mask depending on your preference salicylic acid is a perfect skin ingredient for oily skin types who struggle with blackheads blemishes or acne due to the fact that it exfoliates the skin by dissolving the bones that hold the dead skin cells to the skin's surface it is oil soluble so it is able to penetrate the pore and exfoliate from the inside out it also helps stimulate cell turnover and improve the skin texture whilst regulating excess oil production in addition salicylic acids anti-inflammatory purposes and antibacterial properties help fight inflammation and post inflammatory pigmentation in the skin common with acne if you choose to add the salicylic acid 2 percent solution into your acne skin care routine this can be used either as a leave-on spot treatment or you can use it all over the face as an exfoliating serum salicylic acid in skin care can be used daily in both morning or in the evening however if you choose to include a vitamin a in your routine keep in mind you should not mix salicylic acid with retinol as it neutralizes the activity of the retinol making it less effective on the skin we recommend using salicylic acid in the morning and use retinoids at night because the sun too can also make the vitamin a less effective if you decide to use the ordinary's niacinamide 10 plus zinc one percent in your acne skin care routine in the morning apply your salicylic acid solution first then apply your niacinamide over the top followed by your moisturizer and sunscreen to protect your skin you can use salicylic acid at two percent solution daily or instead just a few times a week depending on your skin's tolerance however if you love facial masks you can switch out the salicylic acid two percent solution for the salicylic acid 2 mask and use this exfoliating mask once or twice a week apply the mask thoroughly to cleansed dry skin do not use it on wet skin as it will deactivate the salicylic acid apply evenly across the face avoiding your eye and lip area and leave on for no more than 10 minutes rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and finish with your moisturizer it is normal to have tingling while the mask is on if you're enjoying this video let us know your biggest takeaway so far in the comments below the next ordinary product you can include in your acne skincare routine is azoleic acid suspension 10 and this is perfectly safe if you are pregnant or breastfeeding azoleic acid addresses post-inflammatory pigmentation caused by breakouts by decreasing the production of melanin and natural pigment responsible for producing color within the skin it also inhibits the production of keratin a protein found in skin and hair preventing the build up of dead skin cells that can trigger acne breakouts azaleic acid can clear blocked pores and is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory the acid can soothe irritation and redness caused by breakouts by encouraging cell turnover revitalizing the skin and reducing the look of acne scarring the ordinary azalea suspension contains 10 percent azelaic acid and is gentle enough to be used daily in the morning the ordinary serum is a lightweight texture that should be applied after your water-based serums like the salicylic acid solution and niacinamide but before your moisturizer and sunscreen finally when your breakouts start to clear up and you have no active pustules you may have some post inflammatory hyperpigmentation and scarring left behind when this occurs you can incorporate the ordinary vitamin c and alpha abuden serum into your post acne skin care routine in the mornings vitamin c is an antioxidant which will shield your skin against free radical damage free radicals cause cellular damage to the skin causing our skin to not function properly vitamin c is also a tyrosinase inhibitor which is what allows our melanocytes to release pigment into the skin so when you're using vitamin c topically on the skin it not only ensures your skin isn't producing excess pigment when you're exposed to the sun but it works at reducing the pigment present on the skin alpha arbutin helps to reduce the appearance of redness and dark spots left behind from your breakouts keep in mind vitamin c can be stimulating at first so it's always best to introduce the ingredients slowly niacinamide salicylic acid and vitamin a don't get on with vitamin c if you start introducing vitamin c into your skincare routine to help with post-inflammatory pigmentation and acne scarring it's best to use on alternate days to those other skincare ingredients 70 of your skin results come down to the correct home skin care routine these are the exact skincare ingredients you should include in your routine if you are trying to treat any form of acne breakouts or overproduction of oil advanced professional skin treatments to accelerate your results are chemical peels led and micro needling performed by an esthetician you should always patch tests prior to using any new active ingredients follow the product and usage directions on the labels if you're interested in learning more about the skin and skin care then check out our skin ingredients playlist here
