Gaia, paladin ofauthenticity and skin positive: LA 27 -year -old singer shared on Instagram a video in which, without makeup and without filters, Show the skin of his face with active acne. An act of courage, that of Don’t hide a skin problem that often and willingly tends to create discomfort and embarrassmentpushing those who suffer to close their home and avoid social contacts.
Gaia and Acne, a message from his skin
That’s why Gaia’s social post has great valuereminding anyone who fights with acne that should not be hidden And that, above all, that acne is often the signal of one State of discomfort of the organism. Hence, the need for a holistic and reasoned treatment approach, well beyond the boundaries of skincare alone.
Next to the social video, Gaia wrote a long, heartfelt caption (almost more an open heart confession dedicated to its followers).
«Reality check. Our body is our universeresponds to external stimuli but above all to internal ones. I’m living one of the most beautiful, intense and significant moments of my life and I find myself having to Take up with a screaming skinasks for help and a truce ».
“Trying to understand what my skin tells me.” Despite the period of joy
“I had never seen me in this way, I admit that I initially thought of covering, making up, avoiding comparison But I don’t think it’s the solution and above all it is not from me. Being in connection with myself also means embracing this periodtry to understand what my skin is trying to tell me and be patient »continues the singer.
«In the speed of everyday life, taken from goals and dreams, I happened to neglect some alarm signals And I don’t want this to be my approach to myself, towards my universe, my body ».
We must not hide
And again: «This does not mean being extreme for me and disappearing into thin airbut to live with this healing process, led by flawless professionals and an understanding team and continue to bring my music everywhere even with one Leather that looks like the Beatles “Strawberry Fields”.
I wanted to tell you, a little to exorcise my shyness about it and a little to normalize and tell all of myself because in the end life is a great oxymoron in which they manage to live together the desire to be seen and understood and the need to take time away from everything and everyone. If the body calls, I have to answer, “concluded Gaia, receiving a sea of support messages from followers (among which to mention the colleagues Rose Villain and Giorgia).
Acne like Gaia: the doctor’s comment
As the Dr. Angelo Emanuele Leoneaesthetic doctor and dermatologist with study in Milan, “L‘Acne is one chronic inflammatory skin condition which manifests itself with Comedones, papules, pustules and in the most severe nodules and cystsmainly on face, back and chest ».
“At the base there is aexcessive sebum production by the sebaceous glands, combined with an altered keratinization of the hair follicleproliferation of the Cutibacterium acnes and inflammation. Hormonal factors, genetic predisposition, stress and diet they can aggravate the picture ».
«The home care of the acne is based on active as retinoids, exfoliating acids (salicylic, glycolic), niacinamide and antibacterials Like Benzoile peroxide. In the medical field, chemical peeling, divided laser, photodynamic therapy and, in cases of more severe acne, prescription of systemic drugs is used. Do you do it yourself? Very very prohibited! ».
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