Acne - What Makes it Worse?
Monday, March 31st, 2008
There are several factors that can worsen your acne.It is helpful to know what these are so we can take simple steps to avoid these factors, thereby lessening the damage they bring. These factors include:
opping the pimple. This forces the bacteria and dead skin cells deeper into the skin thereby causing inflammation and possibly scarring.
Using cosmetics. Use of make-ups or cosmetics can bring about more irritation and harm to your acne. These products can actually block your skin pores and prevents the skin’s oil to reach the surface.
Washing too much. Too much washing and cleansing of your face strips your skin of its natural oils, therefore making it dry and more prone to blemishes. During flare-ups, washing and scrubbing it too much irritates the acne leading to inflammation.
Sun exposure. Exposing your face to the sun can do more harm than provide benefits, to contrary belief.The sun’s ultra-violet rays can penetrate the surface of the skin and will eventually damage the follicles.
Hair products. If you have long hair, try to keep them away from your face especially if you use hair products.Certain ingredients of these products can do harm to your blemishes especially if your hair touches your face.
Stress. Though stress does not cause acne, it can certainly aggravate existing ones.The stress glands produce more hormones and intensify the production of more acne lesions.
