Commonly affecting the skin
condition of people between ages 12 to 24 is a disease called acne. The cause
of acne is hard to determine. However, over secretion of the sebaceous glands
is pointed as the cause to trigger most acne outbreaks.
Pilosebaceous units are the combination of the
hair follicles and oil glands in the skin. Except for the surface of the palms
and the soles of the feet, pilosebaceous units are found on the skin tissue
throughout the body . They are responsible in secreting the oily substance
called sebum. However, due to many factors (e.g. hormonal imbalances, stress
and the skin’s natural condition) the oil glands may be induced to produce more
sebum than normal. When this happens, the excess oil plugs the skin pores. This
process brings about bacterial infection and stimulate the reaction of the
immune system. In the end, acne inflammation results.
Acne can strike at any skin type. An oily skin
type is most susceptible to acne. Dry skin on the other hand, may not be as
susceptible but serious outbreaks may occur during winter. Normal skin is
equally susceptible to acne but the level of severity may not be as high.
Presently, acne is not yet totally curable but can
be remedied with several acne skin care methods. Many seek the help of topical
medications, which are applied on the surface of the skin. However, employing
the use of acne skin care products like “pore strip pads” may remove whiteheads
and blackheads but they would not have any effect on the excess sebum produced.
Nevertheless, for remedy and prevention, it is
best to employ the following 8 simple tips:
1. A healthy, well-balanced diet must be observed.
Therefore, your food intake must incorporate all the essential nutrients the
body needs for efficient functioning.
2. Drink plenty of fluids like water, juices.
Minimize the intake of carbonated drinks.
3. No make up is recommended.
4. Wash your face with mild soap and water. The
logic is to not remove the dirt (as the majority of acne-inflicted person
perceive) but to remove the plugs on the skin pores, which may be a combination
of dead skin cells, bacteria and hardened sebum. Although dirt is not truly the
cause of acne, it may contribute to further infection through its interaction
with skin debris and particles and extra oil in the skin.
5. Use topical cleansing pads that may contain one
or the combination of the following: salicylic acid, sulfur and benzoyl
peroxide to remove excess oil. Another way to minimize the presence of extra
oil in the skin is to wash the face with the hottest water you can withstand.
6. Minimize the use of harsh cleansers and use
acne skin care items that exfoliate mildly. Do not scrub vigorously to the
affected areas.
7. If your hands are dirty, refrain from touching
your face.
8. If you have long hair, tie up your hair so that
it is kept away from the face. This is especially so if the weather is hot and
you have been perspiring.
Preventative acne skin care steps are just as
important as the treatment of acne itself. With prevention, at least, you know
how to ensure that your acne problem does not escalate and spread to a bigger
infected area.
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