5 solutions to treat your most common bad skin concerns
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Help your skin handle the change in weather
Help your skin handle the change in weather
Has your normally flawless skin started misbehaving? Don’t worry, it’s not uncommon, especially with a change in weather as a new season begins. Skin specialist Jodie King from Skin Clinic Blyss shares her tips for understanding, preventing and treating your top bad skin concerns.
1
White spots
Known as milia, these raised white spots are commonly found around the nose, cheeks and eyelids. They occur when keratin becomes trapped underneath the skin.
Treatment: Using exfoliating products containing retinols and AHAs will help prevent more milia from developing.
Try: Priori Advanced AHA Invigorating Face and Body Scrub with LCA Complex
![Priori Advanced AHA Invigorating Face and Body Scrub with LCA Complex](/media/19009/priori-advanced-aha-invigorating-face-and-body-scrub-with-lca-complex.jpg?width=675)
2
Dark patches
Hyperpigmentation is caused by excess melanin production in the skin’s upper layers, normally as a result of sun exposure or hormones.
Treatment: Prevent it by using a quality sunscreen. In-salon and home care options range from lasers to peels and topical treatments.
![The Jojoba Company Natural Pigmentation Oil](/media/19008/the-jojoba-company-natural-pigmentation-oil.jpg?width=675)
3
Red blotches
Flushing can be caused by conditions such as dermatitis and rosacea.
Treatment: See an expert for an accurate diagnosis. Dermatitis may require a mild hydrocortisone cream. If it’s rosacea, you might need in-salon laser or IPL treatments, as well as skin care products containing niacinamide.
![Ultraceuticals Ultra Red-Action Moisturiser](/media/19007/ultraceuticals-ultra-red-action-moisturiser.jpg?width=675)
4
Blind pimples
These painful, deep acne lesions are the result of overproduction of sebum and clogged pores. Blind pimples may appear due to hormonal changes, bacteria infection or build-up of dead skin cells.
Treatment: Don’t pick! Instead use a cleanser and spot treatment containing salicylic acid or tea tree oil to exfoliate the skin and target the inflammation.
![The Body Shop Tea Tree Blemish Gel Stick](/media/19006/the-body-shop-tea-tree-blemish-gel-stick.jpg?width=675)
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Overly sensitive skin
Skin may suddenly become uncomfortable or itchy due to environmental conditions, allergies or from being very dry.
Treatment: To keep skin nourished without irritating, use hydrating products free from fragrance and alcohol.
![NIVEA Daily Essentials Sensitive Caring Micellar Water](/media/19005/nivea-daily-essentials-sensitive-caring-micellar-water.jpg?width=675)
If you want to know more about how to tackle the top skin concerns for your age - here's how to care for your skin in your 20s, 30s and 50s.
For more skin care advice from New Idea, stop by newidea.com.au
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Chelsea is BEAUTYcrew’s Contributing Editor. She has a sweet spot for anything that claims to make skin glow and won’t leave the house without a slick of mascara. Chelsea has 10 years of experience as a beauty editor and her words can be found on BEAUTYcrew, Women’s Health, Daily Addict, The Joye and Primped.