Understanding Teen Acne!
 Teen
Acne has never been completely understood,
but hormonal imbalances and
heredity
are certainly major factors, and breakouts
can be aggravated by stress environment
and lifestyle choices.The
biggest problem seems to be overactive
sebaceous glands which secrete too
much sebum or natural oil in the skin.
The oil clogs the pores of the skin
causing breakouts, mostly on the face
and sometimes on the back, chest,
and upper arms are all results of
teen acne.
Skin cell turn over is the shedding
of old skin cells and new skin cells
to take the place. This shedding of
skin cells is different in different
people. In some people, the skin sheds
dead cells evenly. In some teen acne
cases the shedding of the skin becomes
uneven and the dead cells accumulate
in the follicles, thus effectively
plugging the pore with oil and bacteria.
Any teen acne treatment should begin
with a common sense procedure such
as cleansing the skin with a mild
cleanser and lukewarm water. Avoid
harsh cleansers and astringents and
anything that will cause the skin
to be overly dry, which make the oil
glands more productive. An antibacterial
astringent is perfect for wiping away
excess oil between cleansings.
Don’t squeeze and pick this
can spread inflammation and cause
acne scars, and use hot compresses
and an extractor for blackhead removal
if needed. Antibacterial lotions that
dry the skin, mild, pure soap, and
a medicated cream is useful for treating
oily, acne-prone skin. A gentle exfoliate
will help remove dead skin cells and
encourage new skin cell turnover.
If you wear makeup, choose water-based
acne products rather than oil-based
products. It is highly recommended
to have a professional aesthetician
cleanse and remove pimples and blackheads.
Nutritional
Supplements to help with Teen Acne
There are nutritional supplements
that also might help in defeating
teen acne. For instance, vitamin A
is thought to help decrease the level
of production of sebum, which makes
it an excellent nutritional supplement
for acne sufferers as well. In fact,
there are gels and creams that are
made with forms of vitamin A. However,
you can have too much of a good thing
and too much vitamin A can cause decreased
bone density among other side effects
so be sure to only take the recommended
daily amount.
Zinc
is thought to have some powerful acne-fighting
effects. Zinc has been shown to help
promote healing in the skin and decrease
inflammation caused by acne. It may
also help in lowering hormone levels
affecting the skin, one of the main
causes of teen acne.
Natural
Remedies for Teen Acne
When treating teen acne naturally
it is always smart to use natural
plant products that contain vitamin
E, grape seed oil, aloe Vera, and
calendula. All these products help
to promote healthy skin, and reduce
and aid in the fight against teen
acne.
There
are various other herbal treatments
available, but it is wise to note
that in order to ensure that you achieve
your goal of having healthy and clear
looking skin, that you must also follow
a proper diet. By increasing your
intake of naturally sweetened juices
and water, you will also help to reduce
the appearance of teen acne. 8 glasses
of water a day is no joke it helps
to flush the body of toxins that can
cause blemishes in your skin.
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