This is How Kendall Jenner’s Dermatologist Treats Acne
It’s no secret that celebrities experience acne. But it feels like there is a secret to how fast they clear up their skin. For supermodel Kendall Jenner, flare-ups never seem to last too long—and she has her dermatologist Dr. Christie Kidd to thank for that. Lucky for us, Kidd recently revealed her tricks for keeping Jenner’s skin under control in a recent interview with W. Kidd prefaced her tips by noting that everyone’s skin is different, and so it’s important to understand your skin type before treating it.
On Jenner, Kidd uses a combination of four products to combat all phases of acne. The products Kidd uses are ones she’s developed herself, and aren’t currently for sale—but she did open up about the regimen and ingredients that work best. Kidd starts with a gentle cleanser, then uses “medicated pads to reduce the bacteria and oil on the skin, as well as redness.” Next, Kidd follows up an “acne/scar treatment which helps to keep pores tight and invisible and dries up active blemishes.” She finishes up with sunblock and acne medication to protect Jenner’s skin from future damage.
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Kidd also summarized her top skin advice in a few words. Her number-one rule for managing acne is to keep your routine simple. According to Kidd, it’s not so much about scraping breakouts away, but instead, being gentle on your skin—no matter how frustrated you are. Using overly abrasive scrubs or picking at breakouts can cause more irritation than help. However, if the pimple is super-pesky and you have the means to try in-office treatments, she suggests cortisone injections or LED light treatments to help fight inflammation.
As for the ingredients to look for when you’re shopping for your own acne-clearing products, Kidd says the three most effective ones are salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and sulfur. She broke down what each does: “Salicylic acid is used to help unclog pores as well as to aid in preventing new breakouts, but does not kill bacteria. Benzoyl peroxide can kill the bacteria causing the pimple as well as help dry it up. Sulfur is also used for acne; it gently unclogs pores and dries up the blemish.”
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Once you’ve cleared up the acne, it’s time to address any scarring. For this, Kidd prescribes dermal fillers (which she says are worth the cost, though the results are temporary) or in-office dermatological procedures like light therapy or laser treatments.
So, the secret for a fast improvement? Finding the right regimen, treating your skin kindly, and patience. And remember, as Kendall wrote to an encouraging fan on Twitter who lauded her for walking the Golden Globes red carpet with acne: “never let that sh*t [sic] stop you! ”
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