Featured Brand - Bioderma
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Acne can be exacerbated in the summer as pores become clogged by sweat as a result of increased heat and humidity.1,2 Customers affected by this may look for skincare products to help manage these breakouts.
The Bioderma Sébium range
To help manage acne, it’s important to thoroughly remove make-up, product build-up, sweat and other impurities.
For mild acne-prone skin:
A gentle cleansing gel that contains a combination of salicylic acid and glycolic acid to help unclog pores, reduce blemishes and refine skin texture. It also contains zinc gluconate which helps to regulate shine.
Suitable for teenagers and adults
For moderate-severe acne-prone skin:
A daily gentle cleansing balm with a soothing texture, containing omega 6 and 9 fatty acids to nourish and comfort the skin. Designed for skin that has been weakened or dried by acne treatments.
Suitable for teenagers and adults
After cleansing skin, it is also important to ensure that skin is moisturised:
For mild acne-prone skin:
A high tolerance daily moisturiser and anti-blemish gel-cream for mild acne-prone skin, which helps to provide visible results after just two days of use.
It contains:
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Salicylic acid and malic acid ester to help eliminate pimples, blackheads and refine skin texture.
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Fluidactiv™ complex to regulate sebum, prevent pores from clogging and limit blemish formation
Suitable for teenagers and adults
For severe acne-prone skin:
A nourishing daily moisturiser for severe acne-prone skin, including skin undergoing ultra-drying acne medical prescriptive treatments including roaccutane.
It contains:
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Glycerine, xylitol, mineral oil and ceramides to moisturise and strengthen the skin barrier
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Enoxolone and allatoin to soothe skin and reduce redness
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Fluidactiv™ complex to regulate sebum, prevent pores from clogging and limit blemish formation
Suitable for teenagers and adolescents
SPF is important all year round but is essential in summer and for daily sun protection. During acne flare-ups, you can recommend Bioderma Cicabio Crème+ SPF 50+, an ultra-soothing cream which protects against UV rays, acne scarring and hyperpigmentation. It is suitable for all skin types and tones.
Featured brand summary
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Acne can be exacerbated during the summer. Adapting the skincare routine may help with breakouts
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You can recommend a simple three step routine with products from the Bioderma range to help to regulate sebum production whist still hydrating and protecting the skin.
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It is important to ensure that customers use products that are suitable for the severity of acne they are experiencing
1.Acne Skin Care for the Summertime. Verywellhealth. 2023. Available online at:
https://www.verywellhealth.com/acne-skin-care-tips-for-thesummertime-15603#citation-1
2.How To Prevent Summer Acne Breakouts. Kelsey-Seybold Clinic. 2022.
Available online at: https://www.kelsey-seybold.com/your-health-resources/blog/how-to-prevent-summer-acne-breakouts
References last accessed April 2024