How To Clear Your Acne Prone Face Without Burning It
Acne (acne vulgaris, common acne) is a disease of the hair follicles of the face, chest, and back that affects almost all males and females during puberty; the only exception being teenage members of a few primitive isolated tribes living in Neolithic societies. It is not caused by bacteria, although bacteria play a role in its development. It is not unusual for some women to develop acne in their mid- to late-20s.
Acne appears on the skin as...
You can do a lot to treat your acne using products available at a drugstore or cosmetic counter that do not require a prescription. However, for tougher cases of acne, you should consult a physician for treatment options.
What causes acne? No one factor causes acne. Acne happens when sebaceous (oil) glands attached to the hair follicles are stimulated at the time of puberty by elevated levels of male hormones. Sebum (oil) is a natural substance which lubricates and protects the skin. Associated with increased oil production is a change in the manner in which the skin cells mature so that they are predisposed to clog the follicular openings or pores. The clogged hair follicle gradually enlarges, producing a bump. As the follicle enlarges, the wall may rupture, allowing irritating substances and normal skin bacteria access into the deeper layers of the skin, ultimately producing inflammation.
Inflammation near the skin's surface produces a pustule; deeper inflammation results in a papule (pimple); deeper still and it's a cyst. If the oil breaks though to the surface, the result is a "whitehead." If the oil accumulates melanin pigment or becomes oxidized, the oil changes from white to black, and the result is a "blackhead." Blackheads are therefore not dirt and do not reflect poor hygiene.
Here are some factors that don't usually play a role in acne:
In occasional patients, the following may be contributing factors:
The Clear Choice for a Clear Complexion
An all Natural, Acne Defense System that Zaps your Zits away.
In four easy steps you can experience natural, clearer, healthier-looking skin.
Step 1: Facial Wash—Lifts away dirt, oil, and makeup for fresh, clean skin.
Step 2: Deep Cleaning Astringent—Lifts away dirt and oil residue on the skin’s surface and works deep down in pores to clear acne.
Step 3: Pore Clarifying Cream—Long-lasting encapsulated technology slowly medicates skin and keeps oil from clogging pores.
Step 4: Quick Stick—Zap your zits throughout the day with an instant dose of defense in a portable package.
Let this all natural Acne Defense System fight the acne you see and prevent the acne you don’t. It will help leave your skin clear, fresh and glowing—and blemish free.
These 4steps feature two all-natural ingredients: Salicylic Acid to fight acne to prevent future breakouts, and tea tree Oil to soothe and condition skin.
Get in touch with Stacey Huish for more information and to view a range of tea tree oil based products that have won awards for their environmentally friendly disposition.
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Acne appears on the skin as...
- congested pores ("comedones"), also known as blackheads or whiteheads,
- tender red bumps also known as pimples or zits,
- pustules, and occasionally as
- cysts (deep pimples, boils).
You can do a lot to treat your acne using products available at a drugstore or cosmetic counter that do not require a prescription. However, for tougher cases of acne, you should consult a physician for treatment options.
What causes acne? No one factor causes acne. Acne happens when sebaceous (oil) glands attached to the hair follicles are stimulated at the time of puberty by elevated levels of male hormones. Sebum (oil) is a natural substance which lubricates and protects the skin. Associated with increased oil production is a change in the manner in which the skin cells mature so that they are predisposed to clog the follicular openings or pores. The clogged hair follicle gradually enlarges, producing a bump. As the follicle enlarges, the wall may rupture, allowing irritating substances and normal skin bacteria access into the deeper layers of the skin, ultimately producing inflammation.
Inflammation near the skin's surface produces a pustule; deeper inflammation results in a papule (pimple); deeper still and it's a cyst. If the oil breaks though to the surface, the result is a "whitehead." If the oil accumulates melanin pigment or becomes oxidized, the oil changes from white to black, and the result is a "blackhead." Blackheads are therefore not dirt and do not reflect poor hygiene.
Here are some factors that don't usually play a role in acne:
- Heredity: With the exception of very severe acne, most people do not have the problem exactly as their parents did. Almost everyone has some acne at some point in their life.
- Food: Parents often tell teens to avoid pizza, chocolate, greasy and fried foods, and junk food. While these foods may not be good for overall health, they don't cause acne or make it worse. Although some recent studies have implicated milk and pure chocolate in aggravating acne, these findings are very far from established.
- Dirt: As mentioned above, "blackheads" are oxidized oil, not dirt. Sweat does not cause acne, therefore, it is not necessary to shower instantly after exercise for fear that sweat will clog pores. On the other hand, excessive washing can dry and irritate the skin.
- Stress: Some people get so upset by their pimples that they pick at them and make them last longer. Stress, however, does not play much of a direct role in causing acne.
In occasional patients, the following may be contributing factors:
- Pressure: In some patients, pressure from helmets, chin straps, collars, suspenders, and the like can aggravate acne.
- Drugs: Some medications may cause or worsen acne, such as those containing iodides, bromides, or oral or injected steroids (either the medically prescribed prednisone [Deltasone, Orasone, Prednicen-M, Liquid Pred] or the steroids that bodybuilders or athletes take). Other drugs that can cause or aggravate acne are anticonvulsant medications and lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid), which is used to treat bipolar disorder. Most cases of acne, however, are not drug related.
- Occupations: In some jobs, exposure to industrial products like cutting oils may produce acne.
- Cosmetics: Some cosmetics and skin-care products are pore clogging ("comedogenic"). Of the many available brands of skin-care products, it is important to read the list of ingredients and choose those which have water listed first or second if you are concerned about acne. These "water-based" products are usually safe.
The Clear Choice for a Clear Complexion
An all Natural, Acne Defense System that Zaps your Zits away.
In four easy steps you can experience natural, clearer, healthier-looking skin.
Step 1: Facial Wash—Lifts away dirt, oil, and makeup for fresh, clean skin.
Step 2: Deep Cleaning Astringent—Lifts away dirt and oil residue on the skin’s surface and works deep down in pores to clear acne.
Step 3: Pore Clarifying Cream—Long-lasting encapsulated technology slowly medicates skin and keeps oil from clogging pores.
Step 4: Quick Stick—Zap your zits throughout the day with an instant dose of defense in a portable package.
Let this all natural Acne Defense System fight the acne you see and prevent the acne you don’t. It will help leave your skin clear, fresh and glowing—and blemish free.
These 4steps feature two all-natural ingredients: Salicylic Acid to fight acne to prevent future breakouts, and tea tree Oil to soothe and condition skin.
Get in touch with Stacey Huish for more information and to view a range of tea tree oil based products that have won awards for their environmentally friendly disposition.
Contact Stacey