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Introduction of Acne Skin
Acne Skin is a skin condition that affects many people. It can cause embarrassment and affect self-confidence. Acne can be treated, but it is important to seek help from a professional in order to get the best results. In this guide, we will discuss acne and its causes, as well as the different treatment options available.
Acne is a skin condition that is caused by a number of factors. The most common cause is acne vulgaris, which is a result of the overproduction of sebum, or oil, by the sebaceous glands. Sebum combines with dead skin cells and bacteria to form a plug that blocks the pores. This can lead to the development of blackheads, whiteheads, and other types of acne lesions.
1. Mobile Phone
How?
Your mobile phone is positioned on your ear and it touches the side of your face. You take it everywhere with you, even to the toilet. Every time you touch your phone you are transferring bacteria from other surfaces that you have touched. This bacteria can then be transferred to your face and cause blemishes.
Solution!
Sanitise your phone often with a clean cloth and a drop of sanitiser (Hydroxsan Hand Sanitiser 5L).
2. Lack of Vitamin D
How?
A vitamin D deficiency can weaken your immune system making you more susceptible to diseases and the bacteria that form acne.
Solution?
Your body creates its own vitamin D when you are exposed to the sun (make sure you wear sunscreen) or you could take supplements.
3. Probiotics
How?
Probiotics can reduce the appearance of acne however if acne appears after you start, this is normal. Your gut is getting used to the increase of good bacteria and making it more active. This activity might show up the form of an acne breakout.
Solution!
Continue taking the probiotics for several weeks, if your skin condition remains the same you may need to change the probiotics.
4. Your Skin is Sensitive to Metals in Your Shower Water
How?
Some metals in water can oxidize your skin and upset its pH levels. When this happens, the main level of amino/lactic acid and oil that protect your skin is weakened leading to acne breakouts. Residual metals and minerals on your skin can also be mixed with sweat, dirt bacteria and oil which can result in blemishes.
Solution!
Wash your face with distilled water. Distilled water has minerals that can prevent acne breakouts. You can also use filtered water to shower this would remove some minerals from the water.
5. You Love Coffee
How?
Coffee increases blood acidity which can cause a pH imbalance and causes inflammation of the skin.
Solution!
Drink plenty of water or tea and avoid too much caffeine to maintain your body’s acidity levels.
6. Poor Quality Sleep
How?
The light from devices such as TVs or your smartphone before you sleep can affect your natural sleep cycle. The electromagnetic waves can also confuse your circadian rhythm. Having poor quality sleep can weaken your immune system and cause stress.
Solution!
Put your electronic devices away at least an hour before bed. Do other things like reading a book can help you relax. This can improve the quality of sleep and maintain your circadian rhythm.
7. Thick Foundation/Makeup
How?
Makeup can be comedogenic (blocks your pores) and cause acne.
Solution!
Use a lightweight foundation when you can. I you have to wear thick makeup, but make sure you clean your face thoroughly before and after to reduce your chances of having an acne breakout. To make sure you remove your makeup thoroughly, you need to double cleanse.
- Oil cleanser: To remove oil-based makeup and the buildup of oils without drying your skin.
- Foam cleanser: To remove the oil cleanser and dirt from your face.
8. You Don’t Use Toner
How?
Toners can balance your skin’s pH, especially if your cleanser is more alkaline.
Solution!
After cleansing, spray or apply toner to your skin.
9. You Eat A Lot of Sugar
How?
Consuming too much sugar and refined carbohydrates increases your body’s glycemic index which causes it to produce more oil. Glycation, the break down of skin cells can also occur. This results in a domino effect which would cause naturally occurring collagen and elastin in your skin to appear. You would then see an increase in teh appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Solution!
Eat a balanced diet of protein, complex carbohydrates and fibre. Food such as quinoa and leafy vegetables help keep your body alkaline. Drinking plenty of water is also important.
10. You Often Change Beauty Products
How?
Changing products too quickly and too often does not allow you enough time to see whether the product is truly suitable for your skin. Most products need at least two weeks for you to see effects. Applying too many active ingredients can also affect your skin’s pH balance.
Solution!
Before using any new product, do a sensitivity test. Do this by applying to your neck and see if it causes inflammation. If it does, stop using immediately. If there is no irritation nor acne after three nights in a row, continue to use the product and see if it gives you the desired effect within three weeks. Your skin needs time to adapt to new active ingredients.
11. Drying Acne Products
How?
If your have oily skin, your first thought might be to dry it. But if you use too You might think that if you have oily skin, the answer is to dry it. But if you use too much product you can damage your skin’s natural barrier allowing more bacteria to enter your pores.
Solution!
Wash your skin with charcoal soap or use a charcoal mask to remove bacteria and clean your pores without drying your skin. Then apply a non-comedogenic moisturiser.
12. Your Don’t Clean Your Facial Brush
How?
Facial brushes are great for exfoliation but if you have acne, you need to be careful not to spread bacteria using them. And, if your brush is rough, it can cause micro-injuries toyour face letting more bacteria into your skin.
Solution!
Try using a brush that has anti-microbial technology built into its bristles. If you already use a sonic cleaning brush, change and was the brush heads thoroughly to reduce cross-contamination. They take three days to dry completely and a moist brush is the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. Replace your brush heads every three months.
13. Using Certain Sunscreens
How?
Avobenzone, a common active ingredient in sunscreen, has been associated with skin irritation and inflammation.
Solution!
If you have sensitive skin, use a physical sunscreen instead of a chemical one. A physical formula reflects UV rays, whereas chemical sunscreen absorbs the UV rays before it reaches your skin. Common active ingredients in physical sunscreens are titanium dioxide and/or zinc.
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