The factors responsible for blemishes, regardless of age or gender, are the same – heightened sebaceous gland activity triggered by a genetic predisposition, hormonal influences, impurities, clogged pores and individual irritation response. Stress, environment (dirt, sweat, etc.), fluctuating hormonal changes and other imbalances can also play a role in break-outs.
How did you go about developing the best treatment for blemish-prone skin?
About two years ago, Clinique put together a Blemish Task Force that included people from R&D and Product Development, as well as outside researchers, consultants and academics. This global team of experts in skin biology, is still working together to ensure that we stay on top of the latest developments.
When should Anti-Blemish Solutions 3-Step System be used?
People who have recurring or persistent blemishes, should use this Clear Skin system. As I mentioned before, this includes someone that always has a few blemishes on their face every day or someone who consistently breaks-out on a regular basis.
If you experience occasional blemishes, there are products such as Anti-Blemish Solutions Clear Blemish Gel that are designed to address them. This Clear Skin system is not intended for sporadic break-outs and it is not an “instant” fix. It is really designed for someone with continual or recurring blemishes.
If you suffer from acne, you should see a dermatologist.
How long should I use the Anti-Blemish Solutions 3-Step System?
Every person is different but there is a peak time for blemishes which is during the adolescent and teen years. If you are prone to blemishes you should definitely use Anti-Blemish Solutions 3-Step System as your daily skin care throughout that time and at any other time in your life that you find yourself developing blemishes. You should use the Clear Skin system for as long as the problem persists and also for maintenance after the problem clears.
Your skin turns over every 30 to 60 days – we can call this one cycle. Any product should be used for several cycles to ensure that the maximum benefits are received. If you feel that your skin has completely cleared after using Anti-Blemish Solutions 3-Step System for several cycles, you may consider alternating between Anti-Blemish Solutions and Clinique 3-Step, using one in the morning and one at night. If your skin is responding well to this new regime after several more cycles, then you may want to consider returning to Clinique 3-Step twice a day.
Do I really need to use Anti-Blemish Solutions 3-Step System twice a day?
It’s necessary to use the Clear Skin system twice a day because twenty-four hours is a long time to go before repeating the process. Oil glands continue to function twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, making it imperative to repeat the system.