Non-comedogenic skin care to the rescue of blemished skin
To rebalance your skin in a sustainable way and fight against imperfections, opt for non-comedogenic skin care products. These avoid pore-clogging formulas and occlusive agents to limit the formation of blackheads.
PATYKA Advanced Research answers your questions and gives you the specific care you need to get beautiful skin… without skin imperfections.
What is a non-comedogenic product?
Comedogenic comes from the word “comedo” and literally means the tendency of an ingredient to clog the sebaceous glands, responsible for the production of sebum. Comedogenic substances can cause a variety of skin ailments:
– Open microcysts also called blackheads. Their black color comes from the oxidation of sebum.
– Closed microcysts, which develop on the surface of the skin, creating a white bump.
– Dilated pores, when the skin texture becomes visible and is not uniform.
– Acne, which can take the form of painful, swollen red spots or persistent white pimples.
Thus, a non-comedogenic care product means that it does not promote the appearance of pimples and other imperfections. Its texture and composition limit the appearance of blackheads and do not clog the pores of the skin. Non-comedogenic cosmetics are particularly effective for skin with imperfections or acne-prone skin.
How to recognize a skin with imperfections?
Unlike dry or normal skin, combination and oily skin are naturally more prone to imperfections. They are characterized by an excessive production of sebum, also called hyper seborrhea. The skin is thicker, irregular, shiny and oily all over the face in the case of oily skin or only on the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) for combination skin.
As a result, the microbial flora, known as the “microbiota”, which represents the skin’s first defense barrier, is out of balance. The epidermis is then more exposed to the proliferation of bacteria.
Discover here all our advice to fight against excess sebum.
What are the triggers of skin imperfections?
It all happens within the sebaceous glands that produce sebum. They protect the skin from drying out and help maintain its suppleness and health. However, under different factors, these glands get carried away and produce too much sebum. The skin can no longer breathe and the pores dilate. Pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, acne and microcysts appear.
Although some skin types are more prone to imperfections, the nature of the skin is not the only one responsible for their appearance. In fact, external elements can exacerbate these skin problems:
Hormonal changes
Hormones play an important role in our body because they are responsible for the development of the sebaceous glands. Thus, when there is a hormonal imbalance (for example, during menstrual cycles, puberty or pregnancy), it has a direct impact on the condition of our skin and leads to significant seborrhea. In addition, taking certain medications, such as the contraceptive pill, also modifies the hormonal level.
Poor skin hygiene
In the morning and in the evening, it is essential to thoroughly clean your face with appropriate and gentle facial care products, otherwise you risk accentuating these symptoms. Avoid bringing your unwashed hands to your face and touching your imperfections. Finally, if you use brushes to apply makeup, remember to wash them regularly to avoid the proliferation of bacteria.
Environmental agents
Air pollution (fine particles, smoke…) causes oxidative stress which alters the composition of sebum. These toxic agents accumulate on the surface of the epidermis, which encourages the development of blackheads.
In addition, a poor diet, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, lack of sleep and stress stimulate the production of sebum and aggravate skin blemishes.
How to choose a non-comedogenic skin care product?
When we use our daily skin care products, an occlusive film is formed on the skin to moisturize it and protect it from aggression. However, by applying these occlusive products to skin prone to imperfections, we prevent the natural evacuation of sebum. In order to prevent the amplification of these imperfections and the appearance of blackheads, it is therefore important to know whether your products are comedogenic or non-comedogenic.
To make the best choice, you should consider several criteria:
– Is the ingredient at the beginning or at the top of the list? Be particularly vigilant to the first 7 to 8 ingredients of a list of components, they often represent the largest quantity of product.
– What type of product is it? Will it remain in contact with the skin for a long time?
– Are there one or more comedogenic components?
It is recommended to avoid …
– Vegetable oils and waxes: wheat germ, coconut, argan, rose hip, …
– Mineral oils and waxes: parafinum liquidum, petrolatum, cera microcristallina, wax…
– Animal waxes: mainly beeswax
– Gums and resins: red algae, carageenan, xanthan…
Also be careful not to leave your creams in the sun and check their expiration date. Ingredients can “turn” with time or heat and become comedogenic.
PATYKA skin care products for a flawless skin
To say goodbye to imperfections, we combine meticulous cleansing, an essential daily gesture, with purifying treatments.
The CLEAN range for ideally cleansed skin
It’s often the cleansing and makeup removal step that causes blackheads. Inappropriate, ineffective or too abrasive, poor makeup removal can cause your skin a lot of problems. Skin with imperfections mistakenly forbids the use of a makeup remover in their beauty routine. However, it is by no means a source of extra shine. In fact, it is the texture that is best able to eliminate the fatty substances already secreted by the skin.
PATYKA has developed a gentle and effective 3-step ritual that cleanses the face while respecting the skin’s balance.
– Lightning Cleansing Oil
This makeup remover with antioxidant and repairing benefits removes all traces of makeup (even waterproof) in a single step without leaving an oily sensation.
Moreover, the Oil of Jojoba bio which it contains is not comedogene. Indeed, its composition very close to that of the sebum, which makes it perfectly compatible with the skin. Pimples and shine are reduced with each application.
– Detox Cleansing Foam
Formulated without soap or irritating synthetic active ingredients, La Mousse Nettoyante Détox frees the skin of impurities while respecting the skin’s balance thanks to its formula enriched with organic Moringa. This plant active ingredient has a strong cleansing power and is very effective in eliminating the micro-particles of pollution that suffocate the skin.
– The Soothing Milky Lotion
This is the first moisturizing step you should not miss. It brightens the complexion and prepares the skin for the following treatments. This organic skin care lotion is enriched with Aloe Vera, a very effective skin repairer that regenerates, moisturizes and soothes the skin.
The PURE range for a perfectly balanced skin
In its laboratory, PATYKA Advanced Research has developed a range that gently tackles imperfections. Developed for combination to oily skin, these certified organic skin care products are enriched with Prebiotics to strengthen the skin’s good bacteria. They rebalance, maintain and stimulate the microbial flora that protects the skin while regulating sebum production on a daily basis.
– Purifying Cleansing Gel
It effectively eliminates impurities and excess sebum without drying the skin. Its soap-free formula, enriched with melting microbeads of vegetable carbon, unclogs pores, refines skin texture and visibly reduces the imperfections of combination to oily skin. Enriched in antibacterial Zinc and in Root of Burdock bio seborégulateur, it purifies the skin while regulating the production of sebum. Its microbeads of vegetable Coal act like true magnets with impurities while the vegetable Gluconolactone refines the grain of skin and tightens the pores.
– Purifying and Balancing Lotion
Ultra-effective and specially formulated for combination and oily skin, the Purifying Balancing Lotion tightens pores and prevents the appearance of imperfections. It purifies the skin and regulates the sebum thanks to its high content of Prebiotics and vegetable Salicylic Acid. This last one, extracted from Gaultheria, is a powerful antibacterial which stimulates the cutaneous renewal and refines the grain of skin.
– The Anti-Imperfection Serum
This intensive treatment, specially formulated for combination to oily skin with a tendency to acne, prevents and reduces imperfections while reducing skin marks. Present in high concentration (10%), the vegetable Gluconolactone is an exfoliant of natural origin which refines the grain of skin, unclogs the pores and limits the formation of imperfections. The Hyaluronic Acid of low molecular weight supports the cicatrization of the imperfections and the installed marks.
– The Perfecting Matte Fluid
Thanks to its fine and non-sticky texture, this organic cream is an ally of choice to control the zones of shine of the face while bringing a light hydration. The Burdock Root, the main active ingredient of this care, is known for its sebo-regulating and purifying virtues. Lastly, extracts of Prebiotics attenuate the imperfections while coming to reinforce the microbial flora.
– The Detox Charcoal Mask
Once or twice a week, apply this deep cleansing treatment to restore freshness and purity to the complexion. Its non-drying formula infused with Zinc cleanses and purifies the skin effectively. The Vegetable Charcoal Extracts absorb toxins and tighten pores for a matte complexion and refined skin texture.
