The Denver Skin Guide: Top Tips for Treating Adult and Hormonal Acne in Dry Air
Struggling with breakouts in Colorado's dry climate? Discover expert tips for managing high-altitude acne, hormonal shifts, and barrier repair from b Theory Aesthetics in Denver, CO.
Always Sleep Clean: Always go to bed with clean skin to allow your pores to breathe and recover overnight.
Switch Pillowcases Often: Change your pillowcase frequently - at least 3 times a week when your skin is actively breaking out - to keep fresh, clean fabric against your face (we love silk pillowcases).
Clean Daily Contact Items: Keep your phone, headphones, face masks, hats, and helmets clean. Mist them with an alcohol spray, launder them, or wipe them with a disinfecting wipe weekly.
Prioritize Hydration: Hydration is essential for healing! Keep your body well hydrated from the inside out, and consider adding electrolytes to your water.
Consult a Dermatologist: It is essential to see a dermatologist to have your acne thoroughly assessed. Having a professional diagnosis provides valuable insight to assist you and any aesthetic professionals who are supporting your skin journey.
Find Local Professional Support: Look for an esthetician in your area who specializes in treating acne. Regular professional treatments make a huge difference, and having someone guide you through the clearing and healing process is deeply supportive.
Follow a Treatment Plan for Real Results: Invest the time to work with an esthetician and commit to results. This is going to take time, but a good esthetician will keep you on track - your success is their success! Part of the commitment is to an at-home skincare plan in between professional in-person visits. Your esthetician will customize a plan with products and timing that works for you and your lifestyle. Once you have that plan in place, stick to it. Do not experiment with new products or skip steps without checking in with your skincare professional.
Give Products Time: Follow a consistent routine for 2 to 3 months to allow your skin time to adapt to new products. If you aren’t seeing the results you hope for, consider purchasing cosmeceutical-grade skincare products from a licensed professional esthetician. While these products tend to cost more than drugstore options, they are formulated with higher concentrations of active ingredients to bring about bigger, lasting changes in the skin.
Treat Skin with LED Light: Blue light helps to kill acne bacteria on the surface of the skin, and red light reduces inflammation, heals scarring, and improves skin texture.
Our favorite is the Celluma Pro LED Light Therapy Device. We have these devices in stock and available for purchase.
Don’t Pick: If you find yourself picking at your acne and congested spots, visit with your esthetician on tips to avoid this habit. Leaving the spots alone is the most effective way for healing to take place.
Too Much of Anything is Too Much: Moderation is key. Mind sugar and processed snack consumption. Do not spend time in the sun without SPF. Follow your esthetician’s instructions on cleansing and exfoliating to ensure that you do not dry out your skin by overdoing it.
PPE Tip: If you wear a mask on your face for work, to travel, or for health concerns, consider adding a drop or two of Tea Tree Oil to the mask before you put it on. This oil has wonderful antibacterial properties and smells nice too!
Ready to take the next step in your skin journey? Whether you need help navigating hormonal shifts or rebuilding a dry mountain skin barrier, reach out to us and we will build a custom treatment plan to address your skin’s specific needs.