What is Acne?
Acne is a skin condition that gives the appearance of bumpy, uneven skin, with whiteheads, and red spots spread across the face, neck, shoulders, and back.
Acne is on the increase and is most often associated with teenage skin, but it affects women of any age.
Causes of acne:
- a lowered immune system- around period time or after using antibiotics
- gut microbiome imbalance
- stress from work or home (stress lowers the immune system! )
- Teens skin produce to much “glue” ( called keratin) resulting in a buildup of dead skin cells.
- Bacteria getting trapped in the pores love that warm, moist, oxigen- free environment and starts to multiply, creating the red spots
Now, it’s very important not to home- exfoliate the skin, because it can create more damage.
If acne is not treated properly, by a skin specialist, like Corina, who has experience working with acne, skincan develop with pothole scars, which are very difficult to remove!
Acne isn’t just an uncomfortable skin condition to have – it can really impact on a person’s natural beauty and confidence.
Many teenagers and women found that prescribed long term antibiotics don’t always work!
Tips for Dealing with Acne
Don’t dispare, there are a few things you can do to help stop your acne from spreading:
- Book an Online 30 min Holistic Skin Consultation with me to find out if the products you use are suitable for your skin and how to use them correctly.
- Avoid touching your face and picking on your spots!
- As tempting as it is, it’s best to avoid using exfoliants, as this can spread the infection
- Avoid products that contain soap or alcohol, as these actually stimulate oil production
- Avoid using cotton towels- use disposal tissues to dry the skin.
- Keep your hair off your face as much as possible
Acne is a curable and manageable condition, and you can see more of our happy patients’ feedback on our Testimonial page and Facebook page.