Mario Badescu Drying Lotion (Glass bottle) 29ml

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Blemishes and acne are totally normal and something we all experience, but we totally get that sometimes you just want to snap your fingers and make them disappear. Unfortunately, we can't (yet) do that, but rather than using old-fashioned methods which simply dry out your skin, you can try a spot treatment that will work to reduce the appearance of your blemishes overnight. Pwoar eh – what science gook. Don’t worry my friend, this is why you have me by your side. Let’s get to the nitty gritty… Why I Hate Spot Drying Lotions Zinc is an essential mineral that is needed for numerous healthy bodily functions, including boosting the immune system, healing wounds, and assisting in DNA/protein synthesis and growth. Applied topically, it's shown to aid in wound healing and regeneration, as well as protect the skin by deflecting UV rays.

Now, before you ask: can an acne drying lotion eliminate a pimple overnight? It’s not very likely. Most people find that their blemishes look a lot less angry the morning after using the lotion. That’s a good, realistic result. Erasing a whitehead from your face in under 8 hours of sleep? That is, sadly, not as realistic. When should you use your acne drying lotion?I applied a few dots of lotion to my blemishes after completing my nightly routine. Because I use retinol at night, I skipped it on the areas I was spot treating. When I woke up the next morning, there was a little hint of pink on my pillow. I am a wild sleeper, which is probably why I woke up to subtle pink residue, but the spot treatment was still intact. The big trouble with drying out your spots in this way is that… As the lipid barrier… is depleted…, the attenuated skin barrier will exhibit increased transepidermal water loss(TEWL) and increased epidermal penetration ofirritants and allergens, propagating an inflammatory response. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Dec;83(6):1730-1737 Using the Q-tip, apply the product directly to the pimples you want to dry out. The lotion should look opaque on your skin, not clear;

Acne drying lotions may not sound very French pharmacy-ish, but Parisian brand Lierac has had one on offer for a really long time! The key ingredients are easy enough to guess: salicylic acid, zinc oxide, and calamine. Compared to other lotions, this one also adds azelaic acid, a multipurpose active with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-dark spot action.

Yang Z, Zhang Y, Lazic Mosler E, et al. Topical benzoyl peroxide for acne. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020;3(3):CD011154. Published 2020 Mar 16. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD011154.pub2 Drying lotions work by, well, drying out the pimples. They achieve this through the use of salicylic acid, along with a combination of powdered ingredients. Pimple patches do not necessarily dry out pimples; it depends on the kind of patch you choose. While some pimple patches will feature exfoliating salicylic acid, others will refrain from including exfoliating ingredients. Instead, they’ll focus on absorbing oils (and whatever gunk comes with), and reducing inflammation around the pimple (so it doesn’t look quite so angry).

An acne drying lotion is a skincare spot treatment that promises to speed up the life cycle of blemishes and pimples. Formula-wise, acne drying lotions usually contain two “layers” of product: a liquid layer on top and a powder layer at the bottom. The liquid layer contains exfoliating acids, such as salicylic acid, but it may also contain soothing ingredients. The bottom layer is usually made up of zinc oxide and calamine (which gives it a characteristic pinkish color). How do you use an acne care drying lotion? Even if I haven't found the perfect cadence to prevent over-exfoliation, I know that following up my heavy-handed practices with drying masks or cleansers just makes matters worse. But, the lingering whiteheads bug me. For this reason, I am on the hunt for a spot treatment I can use only on the active pimples that stubbornly stay for up to two weeks. It's 2023 guys, so, if you're still using toothpaste or even Sudocreme to get rid of your spots, it's time you upgraded your methods...

Dermatologist-Inspired Solution

While she advocates for at-home treatments for mild breakouts, Dr. Wolinsky recommends seeing a dermatologist if you have a deep-rooted cystic pimple. If you can't make it into a professional for a cortisone shot, she explains that warm compresses and hydrocolloid patches are your best course of action.