Teenage Acne
During the teen years, boys and girls are at greater risk for acne breakouts, when the oil glands in the body
start over-producing sebum. Your body sheds dead skin cells constantly
and some people have “sticky” skin cells that just remain attached to the skin. In teens who have acne,
these excess skin cells mixes with the oil, plugging up the hair follicles.
The Common Myths
Quite a few 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, sometimes rising to the opening of the pore.
But the real cause is still inside the pore.
– Enjoy your chocolate and French fries. Indulging in these does not increase
the production of sebum in the skin.
– Some of you may have been told that sexual activity can cause acne. Not true.
Who Gets More Acne Boys or Girls?
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 trapped in the hair follicles.
What Makes Acne Worse?
– If you use makeup, suntan products or hair products, they can add to the pore-plugging problem.
– Being under stress – like applying to schools, or struggling with grades, or even dating pressures – can help bring out acne.
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During a girl’s period, hormone levels may create more sebum in the skin, which worsen the breakouts.
– And, beware of the sun –
not only can it damage your skin, causing pimples – it can also cause premature aging.
While keeping your skin clean is 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
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