What Type Of Acne Do You Have?

Acne is a common skin condition that can occur at different times in our lives.  While it does not pose a serious health risk, it can leave behind scars – not just physical, but psychological as well. Acne can cause significant distress, taking a toll on one’s self-confidence.

Types of Acne

• Blackheads, or open comedones: A form of mild subsurface acne that occurs when impurities and dead skin cells get trapped inside pores. When these clogged pores open, the contaminants are exposed to the air causing them to oxidize and generate a dark brown or black colour.
• Whiteheads, or closed comedones: Created when the contaminated clogged pore is covered by a superficial layer of the skin preventing oxidation to occur. It is identifiable by its small yellow/white centre surrounded by some inflammation.
• Papules: Occurs when the clogging of a pore causes a hair follicle to become contaminated and inflamed. Papules are a form of moderate acne that appear as hard pink or red bumps that are prone to clustering.
• Pustules: A more severe form of acne that is filled with pus and surrounded by marked redness from inflammation. They are larger than whiteheads and blackheads and can evolve into more severe cystic acne.
• Nodules and cysts: Two of the most severe and painful forms of acne that penetrate deep into the skin and are most prone to scarring. Cysts occur when the clogged pore ruptures under the skin, causing impurities to contaminate surrounding tissue. The body reacts with an inflammatory response to prevent spreading, resulting in the formation of pus. Acne nodules can stay intact within the skin for a long period of time and results in hardening of the affected area.

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What is the Major Cause of Skin Aging & What Can You Do About It?

 

The UV lights from the sun is the number one cause of skin aging. Long term exposure to UV light weakens collagen and elastin in your skin, breaking down skin tissues, and causing skin laxity and wrinkles. Wearing a UVA and UVB sunscreen delays the skin’s aging process.

So what is the difference between UVA and UVB?

UVB rays strike the outer layer of your skin and changes the DNA structure. Only a small percentage of sun’s UVB rays reach the ground. However, it is the cause of sunburn and skin cancer. UVB rays are shown on the sunscreen bottle as a SPF number. Some tanning salons have UVB and UVA beds, but both can damage your skin. The SPF number refers to its ability to filter UVB rays and how long it would take to cause redness compared to not wearing a SPF sunscreen.

UVA rays cause darkening and wrinkling of your skin, also known as photoaging. Long-term exposure leads to certain types of skin cancer.  UVA rays goes through window and clouds and penetrates into the deeper layer of your skin. About 95% of the UV rays reaching the ground are the UVA rays. Most tanning salons use UVA rays which are extremely harmful to your skin because this can cause skin cancer. Sunscreens with a broad spectrum protection will block UVA rays. If you want to keep your skin beautiful, it is important to wear sunscreen daily, even on cloudy days.

Source: Skin Cancer Foundation

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What Causes Acne?

A number of factors influence sebum production, but some people are more acne-prone than others because of their genes, lifestyle behaviour, and environment.

Hormones:  Hormonal fluctuations may cause sebaceous glands (sebum-producing glands) to become overactive, increasing the chance of developing acne. This can happen during puberty, the menstrual cycle, and pregnancy. 

Medications: Some medications may induce acne development. These medications include oral contraceptives that contain progestin, anabolic steroids, oral corticosteroids, and anticonvulsives. 

Cosmetics: Makeup, skincare, and hair products can clog pores especially if they are oil-based. If you are prone to acne, it is best to use products that are oil free and noncomedogenic.

Diet: Certain foods cause acne flare-ups. These may include foods with high fat content or  high sugar content / high glycemic carbohydrates.  Although this will vary for each individual, you can control the acne flare-up by avoiding certain ingredients which triggers your acne.

Sweating:  Perspiration combined with heat and pressure such as wearing a cap will make acne worse. Washing your face after you sweat is important to prevent skin from clogging and spreading bacteria.

Overwashing: It is recommended to wash your face twice daily using a mild cleanser if your skin is acne-prone.In addition, using strong cleansers, scrubbers, exfoliants or washing too often can irritate the skin and cause further acne development.  

Picking or Squeezing Acne:  This can increase the spread of oil and bacteria to other areas of your skin, and can cause further flare-up.

It is important to use proper skincare products to prevent and control acne.  For mild to moderate acne breakouts, laser treatments combined with acne targeting products have clinically proven to be very effective.

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Skin Care For Your Everlasting Beauty

In a previous article I talked in general about the secrets of how to get a Natural makeup look. Now I will cover in more detail all you need to know about a good skin care regimen. I will unveil the skin care secrets that will be the foundation of a lifelong healthy, beautiful face. This will create, support and reinforce a solid basis for astonishing looks and healthier skin.

I have to start by telling you that knowing your skin is the first step to a beautiful and healthy skin. We cannot pick the correct skin care regimen without this knowledge. There are four general types of skin: dry, which is generally manifested by a lack of shine, has fine pores, and it has the tendency to develop early wrinkles; oily, which is exactly the opposite, having extra shine and dilated pores, but without the proper skin care regimen, it can develop blackheads, acne and other problems; normal skin is the dreamy skin just perfect and with a balanced grade of hydration; sensitive skin is not that uncommon, and without the correct skin care regimen can lead to serious skin problems where you least want them. This type of skin has reddish appearance, it may itch, peel, and it feels very tight. Finally mix skin, which combine one or various types of skin in different parts of the face generally on the “T” zone (forehead, nose and shin).
 

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