EVERYTHING ABOUT ACNE

Acne is a very common skin problem; about 85% of the world's population suffers from it. Surprisingly, that leaves about 15% people who do not get pimples in their lifetime. 24% of both the genders go through the acne phase in their early to late 20s. However, 3% of women have pimples in their mid 30s as well. There are ways to prevent acne and get healthier skin. In this article we will talk about how to prevent pimples on face forever.

Causes and Risk Factors of Acne:

Acne is nothing but a problem of the pilosebaceous unit and can be caused by various factors. To understand the causes and prevention therapies, you must know some facts about acne. It is an entire unit of hair follicle that is attached to the sebaceous gland. This gland produces the natural sebum which comes out from the gland after the skin in the affected area breaks. Acne is caused due to hyper-keratinization, which is increased production of keratin in your skin that cannot be released.

Invisible bacterial colony mixes the sebum which is already there in the follicles and leads to inflammation and redness. The sensitivity of the sebaceous glands are the primary cause for break outs.

Hormonal imbalance can also cause acne. If you are facing an especially severe case of acne, consult a skincare specialist before applying any product to your skin.

Other reasons, such as, high stress environments, changes in diet, humidity, heat, skin sensitivity, indigestion, skin or hair care products and reduced water intake, can cause acne.

 

Types of Acne:

Micro-comedones are the first signs of acne. Papules, pistols, blackheads, whiteheads and cystic acne form from those. Acne conditions are mainly of three types, mild, moderate and severe.

Mild Acne consists of open and closed comedones.

Moderate acne is papules and pistols. It occurs mostly on the face and back where undergarments touch your skin. For want of better hygiene and excessive sweating, these areas become prone to bacterial infections and acne.

Severe acne is usually caused by hormonal changes in the body. In some cases, hypersensitivity has been the cause of break outs as well. A touch of skin or hair can trigger this condition.

 Acne Prevention Methods:

There are various ways of treating acne. Start with being mild with your skin and exploring your options to get healthy skin:

   

• Systemic Therapy - This therapy works through extensive tests. You have to check your blood sugar levels and hormonal changes in blood. This therapy also factors in digestive functions.
• Tropical Treatment - Steroids are the most important aspect of this treatment. Corticosteroids is popularly used for this treatment. Enzyme pills, chemical pills and retinol therapy are also parts of this treatment. This is a treatment that is prescribed y a lot of dermatologists but it requires extensive care for your skin along with the treatment.

For less severe cases of acne, you can try following simple tips to acquire acne free skin.

• Cleansing - If you have acne prone skin, it is crucial to keep the surface of your skin as clear as possible. This constitutes maintaining hygiene with precision and avoiding allergic ingredients as much as possible. You could take a test to find out what ingredients you are allergic to.
• Clean Surrounding - Only cleaning your skin regularly is not enough to avoid acne. Pollution and dust are the worst enemies of healthy skin. You should clean your daily surroundings regularly. Things that touch your face are high priority. Clean you phone screen, use clean pillowcases, towels, makeup brushes and blenders for this purpose.
• Overcleaning and Exfoliation - You could double cleanse your pores for better results. Using a harsh face wash strips the skin of its natural oils. As a result, it tries to produce more of it. You could use Magic Potion to mattify your skin, and maintain the moisture and oil balance of it. Exercise caution to not go overboard with cleansing and exfoliation.
• Sensitivity - Sensitive skin can be prone to acne even in the absence of any external stimulator. Avoid touching your face too often to protect your sensitive skin.
• Use Toner - Toner restores the balance of the essential properties of the skin after a wash and protects it from external factors. You could use a toner suitable for your skin to maintain the oil and moisture balance.
• Use Chemical Exfoliator to remove the dead skin cells
• Use Oil-free Moisturizer and switch to light weight oily or gel-based moisturizers that prevent excessive oil build up on your skin.
• Use Benzoyl Peroxide for Zapping the Zits.
• Use Supplements for your nutrient deficiencies.
• Consume Honey as it is a super food that can be helpful both when directly consumed and applied to the skin.
• Check Hormone Levels to balance out the inconsistencies and treat the issues properly. PCODs can cause hormonal imbalances in women.

Squalene, olive oil, cocoa butter, soybean oil, apricot carnal oil, sunflower oil, beet oil, oleic acid that is present in argan oil, linoleic acid, wheat germ oil, artificial colours and SLS are some of the highly comedogenic oils that can clog up the pores are cause acne.

On the other hand, Corn starch, coconut, grape seed, sesame, peanut, cotton seed, castor and avocado oil, along with tocopherol, sterile emollient alcohol and lanolin are some of the medium non-comedogenic oils.

Silicones, glycerin, panthenol, jojoba oil, petroleum jelly, shea butter, rosehip oil are examples of non-comedogenic oils.

Essentials for Acne Prevention:

Along with following the above-mentioned guidelines to prevent acne, you can adapt these small changes into your life for a glowing healthy skin.

• Use honey blended gel and moisturizers, such as, Magic Potion and Hello Hydration.
• Regardless the product or brand of skincare items you use, read the ingredient list to make sure that it does not contain any harmful ingredients for your skin.

• SLES is durable but you have to be sure to avoid SLS. During pregnancy, you should avoid SLES as well.
• Use Retinol, Niacinamide and Salicylic acid rich products for acne prone skin.

Caution must be exercised while using Retinol and it must be avoided during pregnancy.

Niacinamide is suitable for every type and can remove acne to brighten the skin. It has healing properties that can provide essential nutrients for the skin. Eggs, fish, beans, green vegetables contain niacinamide. It helps prevent blotchiness, redness, and rashes and minimizes pores to give the skin a plump look.

Salicylic acid must also be avoided during pregnancy. This chemical exfoliant is much harsher on skin. It works well as a toner and cleans the pores and surface of the skin.

Keeping in mind the essentials of acne prevention, use your discretion to follow the advice listed here. If any of the ingredient, mentioned here, causes irritation or inflammation to your skin, stop using them altogether.

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