"A quick little tip for you that you can do today is that if you have cystic acne, treat it like a fresh wound or a fresh injury on your body. What would you do for that? You're gonna want to ice it. You want to bring down that inflammation." - Liz Steffen

Welcome to the Bombshell Beauty Rituals Podcast, I'm your host Liz Steffen. Today, let's talk about a dreaded part of our lives – acne. By understanding the different types, it is easier for us to know how the right way to treat them. I'll discuss all of that today. Cheers to a beautiful life!

[00:01 - 12:48] Identifying the Kinds of Acne for Proper Treatment

• Facing acne
• • It is highly recommended to look for a specialist to address severe acne
  • • The treatment process varies
• Identifying the types of acne
• • Acne is not just about pimples; there are various kinds
  • • Non-inflamed vs. inflamed
  • Treat cystic acne like a fresh wound
  • • Know "adult" acne or rosacea
  • This is commonly found on the nose in the cheek area
  • • Folliculitis is caused by bacteria
• Treatments to consider
• • It is common with teenagers and can be treated with antibiotics
  • Keratosis pilaris is common for young adults and can be treated with exfoliation
  • • Excessive heat exposure contributes
  • Rashes from cancer drugs look like acne, but it isn't
  • • Do not use harsh products
  • Use topical products to combat steriod acne

[12:49 - 17:19] When to Seek for a Specialist or Opt for Natural Remedies

• Grades of acne
• • There are four grades - mild, moderate, moderate to severe, and severe cystic acne
  • Bacteria tends to be a little bit easier to treat over the non inflamed acne
  • Going to the clinic for treatment from moderate grade acne is common
  • • Natural treament is possible

[17:20 - 18:34] Wrapping Up!

• There is help!
• Connect with me (links below)

Key Quote

"Every person is absolutely different. We're genetically different. Our acne is different." - Liz Steffen

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