Causes And Cures Of Acne

The exact cause of acne is not known, but it is believed to be caused by an imbalance of hormones (control hormones) in the body which is experienced by teenagers going through puberty, women going through menopause, certain birth control pills, women who are pregnant, and people who are experiencing stress.

The specific hormone that helps develop acne is believed to be the male hormone testosterone. Both men and women have testosterone, but in women it is usually kept in check by the female hormone estrogen. But when testosterone become imbalanced with the rest of the bodies hormones, acne can develop.

But how acne develops is known. The development of acne requires sebum (oil), dead skin and bacteria. When your skins produces an excess amount of oil, it causes the dead skin to cling together to block the skins pores. This traps bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes, P. acnes) in the pore which then leads to infection because an oxygen depleted environment allows the P. acnes to flourish.

This results in the bodies immune system attacking the bacteria resulting in either white heads or pimples. Acnezine is a pill you take that will actually kill the bacteria that causes acne in your body.

The response of your immune system will vary depending on the degree of inflammation you have in it. If you have to much inflammation, it may cause your immune system to attack healthy cells making your acne break-out much more intense.

This inflammation is generally caused by your ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6 being extensive. This is a result of our modern diet having large amounts of Omega-6 which is provided in the form of process foods, sugars and saturated fats.

To get this ratio down, eat more green leafy vegetables, reduce the amount of processed foods and saturated fats you consume. Also eat more cold-water fish such as trout, salmon, cod etc and take Omega-3 or fish oil supplements.



To learn more about the benefits of Omega-3 and get a free e-book on the benefits of Omega-3 go to this web site, Benefits of Omega-3.

As you can see stopping excess sebum production, removing bacteria and/or dead skin will go along way in preventing and eliminating acne. Eliminating sebum is not a good idea because your bodies skin needs the sebum for lubrication. But you can do something about the dead skin and bacteria and by taking care of these two items you can also help minimize the excess sebum.

Here is how to care for your face to prevent or minimize acne:

• Cleanse

• Moisturize

• Exfoliate

• Sunscreen

Though not to important for preventing acne, it is important to use sunscreen every day to protect your face from UV light which can cause premature aging by developing wrinkles earlier in life.

Read on to see how to do each one and how often.

You should cleanse your face at least twice a day, once in the mourning and once before you retire. You should use a cleanser that fits your skin type. If you do not know your skin type go to Skin Care where there is a link to help you determine your type of skin.

By cleansing your skin you help remove sebum, bacteria and dead skin. Make sure you use a proper cleanser and not soap, soap can damage your skin.

It is important that you use an cleanser designed for your type of face and not to use regular soap because you can damage your skin.

After you cleanse your face it is important to moisturize your face because cleansing remove oils and moisture from your faces skin. Now there is some discussion on if a person with acne should moisturize. Most everyone agrees that it is important for your skin to lightly moisturize to replace the lost moisture and oils, but lightly. Ensure the moisturizer you use is oil free and is designed for people with acne. If you do not have acne, then go right ahead and moisturize your face.

You should moisturize after each time you cleanse and if you skin feels tight on your face, this indicates your skin is dry.

Another important step in keeping your face free of acne, is to exfoliate your skin. Exfoliating will remove the dead skin on your face, thereby preventing a means of blocking your pores. People prone to acne will retain the dead skin because of the excess sebum that will not allow the dead skin to drop away.

It has been found that to prevent clogged pores you should exfoliate at least once a day. But ensure you use a mild exfoliate and not a harsh one.

This also exposes new skin giving your face that young fresh look. It will also smooth and soften the skin, brighten the complexion, and of course lessen breakout activity.

Though applying sunscreen will not help with your acne, it is important to apply sunscreen everyday to prevent skin cancer and most important premature wrinkles. But selection of your sunscreen is important because you do not want to apply one that is oily.
Look for one that is oil free and is noncomedogenic. Comedo is a fancy name for blackheads and whiteheads.

Sunscreen should be applied everyday, 365 days a year.

Now if you still want that tan, look at applying a liquid tan that will not harm your skin.

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If you have acne or want to prevent it and if you want to keep that youthful face it is important that you follow four steps:

Cleanse

Moisturize

Exfoliate

Sunscreen

For more information on caring for your skin. go to Naturally Skinsational ~ Rejuvenating Skin Care Recipes /a>