Teenage Acne
During the early teen years, teens are at a 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 don’t shed normally, they remain attached to the skin. In people who have acne,
these excess skin cells mixes with the oil, plugging up the hair follicles.
The 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 cause is still inside the pore.
– Enjoy your chocolate and French fries. Indulging in these does not increase
sebum production in the skin.
Some of you have been told that sexual activity or masturbation 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 extra sensitive to the bacteria that 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 create more sebum in the skin, which can worsen the breakouts.
– And, beware of the sun –
not only can it damage your skin and cause premature aging – it can also cause pimples.
While keeping your skin clean is an important
part of treatment, please remember to be gentle – no hard scrubbing, no picking or squeezing. You can survive acne. Using products with Organic content and no harsh checmicals
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