Causes & Caring for Acne

What Causes Acne

Somewhere between the age of 11 to 30, humans will get acne in some form.  It is caused usually by a rise in the androgen levels of your body causing the oil glands to produce more sebum which fills the skin pores and sometimes comes in contact with hair or shedding skin scales which will stop up pores of your skin and cause bacteria also.  With the stopping up of a pore comes a whitehead or blackhead or swelling of a small area of your skin.

Factors such as hormones and certain medications can make acne worse. 

Caring for Acne

One of the best things to do when you have acne is to keep your face clean.  Wash your face 2x a day with warm water and a soap special for those with acne.  Keeping those pores clear of extra oils and dead skin will help you tremendously in your fight against acne.  Don't hard scrub your face though.  Just gently wash it.

Keep your hair out of your face as much as you can.  You don't want extra hair adding to the clogging of your pores.  Cleanse your hair daily, if oily, so that it does not add to the oil on your skin.

Try not to touch your face as that can add to the bacteria that causes swelling and irritation of the pores on your face.  Be certain to wash your hands often to keep them clean of irritants also.

Drink plenty of water to keep your skin moist and soft.

Use oil free makeup and be sure to clean the makeup from your face at night before bed.  NEVER sleep with makeup on.  If your makeup- seems old or smelly, throw it away and get new.  Don't add to the bacteria you already have.

Try to use oil free moisturizers on your face and skin.  Use nothing that can irritate your skin pores further.