How do imperfections form?

Pimples, blackheads, enlarged pores, shine, redness...

These imperfections can appear at any age, on oily skin as well as on dry, combination or sensitive skin.

They are caused by an overproduction of sebum, which thickens the skin and slows down cell renewal.

Dead cells and sebum accumulate and clog pores, promoting the development of the P. acnes bacteria (responsible for acne) and the appearance of comedones (blackheads) and pimples.

What promotes their appearance?

Blemishes are usually caused by hormonal imbalance (puberty, contraception, stress) or an unbalanced lifestyle (lack of sleep, unsuitable beauty routine, unbalanced diet), which stimulates hormonal production.

Be careful with the sun: even if it sometimes seems to temporarily improve the appearance of the skin, imperfections often reappear more markedly afterwards.

Avoid aggressive cosmetics, instead of rapidly treating imperfections, they amplify them by attacking the skin which produces more sebum to protect itself. Prefer gentler and non-comedogenic products by following a complete morning and evening beauty routine: remove make-up, cleanse, apply lotion and moisturize. Hydration is essential, even in case of imperfections, because it will have the appropriate rebalancing effect. Piercing your pimples will create new scars and contaminate other areas of the skin. Treat them locally by disinfecting them with a cotton swab or by using a purifying mask that prevents pimples. You can also fight blackheads with facial steaming, the vapors will open the skin's pores. Do this before applying an anti-blackhead mask on the concerned areas.

Our Carbon Glacé range

This purifying treatment balances excess sebum, tightens pores and prevents the appearance of pimples and blackheads.

Thanks to its soothing effects, this anti-redness mask is suitable for blemish-prone skin as well as the most sensitive skin.

Its multi-active serum

Because damaged skin reacts by producing more sebum, we took care to create a formula that gently cleanses the skin — the best way to fight imperfections in the long term.

Our multi-active serum combines witch hazel , a powerful astringent that tightens tissues and prevents imperfections thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, and mallow , which envelops the skin in a protective veil and strengthens its hydrolipidic film.