Teenagers and Acne
By Joyce • Dec 19th, 2009 • Category: AcneDuring 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 adding to the problem
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 around out there
there about what leads to 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 likely cause.
The sebum and skin cells mix together, sometimes rising to the opening of the pore.
But the real cause is still deep inside the pore.
Enjoy your French fries and Chocolate. Indulging in these favorites does not increase
sebum production in the skin.
– Some of you may have been told that sexual activity can cause acne. un-true.
Who Gets More Acne?
While both boys and girls 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 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 and premature aging.
While keeping your skin clean is 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
Here are 2 products we have found to have excellent results both being all-natural prioducts
Joyce is co-author of this site. My family and friends tell me all kinds of crazy stories that they hear from other people and read in the paper or find out about on-line that give incorrect facts on skin care. So how do you know what to believe?
Over the years while growing up as a teenager with acne and then during my adulthood having raising three children I have always been learning about our skin and finally was able to take the mystery, confusion and complexity out of skin care. My aim is to give you the answers that will allow you to have that flawless, younger looking skin you have always wanted.
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