A guide to cystic acne and how they are different from other acne

If you have painful, pus-filled bumps on your chin, you most likely have cystic acne – the most severe form of acne. While acne comes in many sizes, shapes and forms, cystic acne usually shows up on the chin. However, it can also appear elsewhere on the face and in different areas of the body.

You’ll find that cystic acne is marked by the appearance of painful, fluid-filled pimples. These penetrate deep underneath your skin and leave acne scars. Typically, it shows up repeatedly in the same area, so unless you get proper treatment, your first cyst will likely not be your last.

Reasons for cystic acne breakouts

Cystic acne is often caused by stress, food triggers, and hormonal imbalance. Taking dairy and sugary foods can also worsen your acne. The ups and downs in hormones, especially during menstrual periods, push our oil glands into overdrive, which can cause acne flare-ups.

Let’s understand more about the flurry around cystic acne and the myths about them.

Cystic acne vs inflamed acne

Confused as to how cystic acne is different from inflamed acne? These are the two ways in which this type of acne differs from other kinds of inflammatory acne:

1. Usually, acne develops when the pores on the skin get clogged by sebum and dead skin cells. However, cystic acne develops when these clogged pores get infected by bacteria.

2. Acne usually presents as a slight bump on the skin surface, whereas cystic acne appears as pus-filled cysts which look like boils.

Say goodbye to cystic acne with high-science technology!

Cystic acne is often challenging to treat and requires more than a single regime to be followed. Using products that include c Chemicals like retinoids, salicylic acid, and benzoyl peroxide are not advanced to identify and retain the good bacteria that is required for a healthy skin. Hence, using products that include these chemicals may lead to major drawbacks in the long run. They may cause dehydration, and led to dry, itchy skin, thus increasinge sun sensitivity. Experts recommend cleansers and serums infused with TT technology as a remedy for your acne-prone skin.

A superlative skincare regime for acne-prone skin

The new scientifically advanced TT technology is a unique blend of thymol and terpineol, which reduces your stubborn acne and improves your skin clarity. A combination of 0.35% thymol and terpineol is clinically proven to reduce acne from day 3. It is 2.5x more effective than 2% salicylic acid.

The anti-acne active formulation is enriched with thymol extracted from thyme and monarda oils that specifically pierces the bacterial cell wall. Terpineol, the other ingredient, is extracted from pine and cajuput oils and works by destroying the acne-causing bacteria. It does not disrupt the healthy bacterial flora, thus balancing the natural microbiota of the skin.

A formulation of 0.1% thymol + terpineol has been clinically proven to give you visible results in reducing acne marks in 2 weeks and refining the skin texture.

The perfect formulation for unblemished skin

Cystic acne is more common in skin that is more oily and is associated with hormonal imbalance. This type of acne is quite stubborn, and typically, common prescriptive or cosmetic ingredients don’t work on the root causes of this condition. Additionally, their extended use may further compromise your skin. Hence, it is recommended to use a high-science combination like TT technology that targets the primary causes and reverses skin damage caused by acne and replenishes your skin’s health.