How to show off radiant skin and say goodbye to clogged pores

The fact that our skin becomes asphyxiated and dirty, becoming dull and losing luminosity, can be due to aspects such as pollution, heating, make-up or sudden changes in temperature. This is known as asphitic skin.

Thus, asphitic skin is occluded skin, with dirty pores, which end up clogging and producing milliomas, i.e. clogged oil or water spots, especially in the area around the eyes and cheeks.

How to identify asphyxiated skin?

Asphyxiated or asphyctic skin looks dull, with comedones, closed pores, dehydration in some areas and excess seborrhea in others. However, asphyxiated skin is not always dirty skin. There are people who have a strict skin cleansing and moisturizing routine but suffer from obstruction of the pilosebaceous follicle due to improper use of cosmetics. Cosmetics are usually astringent, which results in a lack of blood supply. This also leads to occlusion when trying to release sebum to the outside.

Although there are treatments that can be useful for this type of skin, it is important to know the etiology of this asphyxia which, in most cases, is usually due to the misuse of cosmetics and hygiene routines mentioned above.

However, in other cases, asphyctic skin is caused by an overfunctioning of the sweat glands.

Hence, determining the exact cause of asphitic skin is very important, as the success of the treatment will depend on this. This is also influenced by the fact of putting yourself in the hands of professionals experienced in Aesthetic Medicine and skin care, as they can advise the patient on the most appropriate products for each type of skin, treating each problem properly.

Treatments for asphyxiated and asphyxiated skin

There are two key treatments for asphitic skin: non-aggressive peelings and oxygenating cleansings, which repair the skin in depth.

• Peeling with PRX-T33. This is a non-invasive medical device based on trichloroacetic peeling (TCA), but when combined with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), it allows a non-ablative stimulation of the dermis. It is a treatment that does not exfoliate the skin but penetrates quickly, with the activation of a true regenerative process. The product is applied with a spatula or with a massage, which should be done in a forceful and ascending way until it is completely absorbed, observing a small bulge in the skin. This type of peeling is a new concept of biostimulation without needles, very indicated to combat the flaccidity of the support tissues (both facial and body), acting as a skin biorevitalizing, since it visibly improves wrinkles and first signs of aging, as well as the general appearance of the skin, without causing any damage. It will be necessary, normally, between 3 and 5 sessions on face, neck and neckline, depending on each case, on a weekly basis.
• Oxygenating treatment with MEI. It is a treatment indicated for all skin types. It renews the epidermis, detoxifying and oxygenating it from the deepest layers, with an ionizing action where certain substances are introduced inside the body through the skin. At the end, a stimulating massage or electro-lifting is performed at a very deep level, rehabilitating and strengthening the muscles, giving firmness to the tissues and cohesion to the fibers. This prevents the formation of wrinkles and achieves a lifting effect on the face, neck, neckline or other areas.

How to avoid asphyctic skin with home treatments?

It is important to know that a good skin care routine starts at home. In the case of asphitic skin, it will be especially important to carry out the ABCs of skin care. Keep in mind that at night is when the skin is repaired, renewed and detoxified, activating its functions and performing collagen synthesis. In addition, when we sleep, the microcirculation of the blood vessels is also activated, eliminating toxins. This is why it is important to use appropriate and specific products, especially at night.

Thus, an asphyxiated skin will need:

1. Cleansing, to clean the pore and regulate sebum.
2. Moisturizing and regenerating, restoring light to dull and dull skin.
3. Sun protection. It is essential to know our skin phototype and use SPF 50+ sunscreens. They should be non-greasy creams adapted to the skin.

In addition, it is important to keep in mind that skin care should be approached from all angles. This means that a healthy lifestyle will be part of the skin care process. Eating healthy, low-fat foods and drinking plenty of water will detoxify the skin from within, forming the ideal package with medical-aesthetic creams and treatments.