During the early teen years, boys and girls are at greater risk for acne breakouts, when the bodies oil glands
start over-producing sebum (skin oil that can resemble grease). Your body sheds dead skin cells constantly adding to the problem
and some people have "sticky" skin cells that do not shed normally, they just remain attached to the skin. In people who have acne,
these excess skin cells mixes with the oil and plug up the hair follicles.
The Most Common Myths
Quite a few different myths are floating around out
there about what causes acne. Let’s straighten some out right now.
- Dirt does not cause acne
- A blackhead may look like dirt plugging
one of your pores, but that is not the cause.
- The sebum and skin cells mix together and sometimes rise to the opening of the pore.
But the real problem is deep inside the pore.
Enjoy your French fries and Chocolate. Indulging in these does not increase
sebum production in the skin.
- Some of you may have been told that sexual activity can cause acne. un-true.
Who Gets More Acne?
While both boys and girls can get acne – it’s worse in boys because their bodies produce more skin oils.
Strangely enough, your immune system plays a part as well – making you sensitive to the bacteria that can get trapped in the hair follicles.
What Makes Acne Worse?
- If you use makeup, suntan products or hair products that contain oil – they can add to the pore-plugging problem.
Stress – like applying to schools, or grades, or even dating pressures – can help bring out acne.
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During a girl’s period, hormone levels produce more sebum in the skin, which worsen the breakouts.
- And, beware of the sun –
not only can it damage your skin, causing pimples and premature aging.
While keeping your skin clean is an important
part of treatment, remember to be gentle – no hard scrubbing, no picking or squeezing. You can survive acne. Using products with Organic content and no harsh checmicals
Here are 2 products we have found to have excellent results both being all-natural prioducts
