Medically, we know that acne is caused by hormonal imbalance, the bacteria P. acnes, and over production of sebum by sebaceous glands. But there are lots of
other general factors which contribute in making control or total eradication of acne almost impossible. These factors can be as important as the nutrients in your diet or as trifle as how you wash your face.
Diet and Acne
While certain foods do not cause acne specifically, diet plays a significant role in skin disorders, including acne. Sometimes a lack of certain nutrients causes acne, and sometimes the presence of certain food items worsen acne. Researchers have found strong indications in their different studies that friendly bacteria (probiotics) greatly help in eliminating skin disorders. The reason is said to be that toxins and food, which are not processed properly by the digestive system in absence of necessary nutrients, sometimes end up getting eliminated through skin as acne or eczema.
The friendly flora of human intestines can diminish due to unhealthy food habits or erratic lifestyle. In such cases the toxins produced by unprocessed food in the digestive tract manifest as skin or digestive disorders.
Toxins and Acne
It’s not that any food item directly triggers an outbreak of acne, but the chemical decomposition of certain food in digestive systems increases the amount of such elements which help in acne proliferation. Like saturated fat in animal products and the hydrogenated fat in processed food, refined sugar, coffee, alcohol etc. All these produce bio-chemical toxins after decomposition in the GI tract and these toxins are released through the skin pores causing or inflaming acne.
Digestion and Acne
Not only food, but improper digestion also helps acne to increase. This is often caused by too little hydrochloric acid in the stomach. In such conditions, the body is unable to absorb important nutrients which results in a weak immune system that cannot fight the bacteria effectively. Thus acne gets a chance to spread unhindered even if you are eating proper food and taking enough nutrients in your diet. The poor digestive system should be restored with help or the right kind of food and digestive supplements.
Cosmetics and Acne
Most of the cosmetics also cause flaring up of acne because of chemicals present in them. The cosmetics which have oil bases are not ideal for people suffering from acne, as these will increase the already high amount of sebum (oily substance) in skin. Even water-based cosmetics sometime contain certain chemicals which worsen acne. Recent findings about acne-inducing cosmetics include blushers in which red tints have been used. Some of these red tints are comedogenic (acne producing) because they are coal tar derivatives.
Stress and Acne
Apart from the junk food, one more gift of modern day lifestyle contributes to acne indirectly. The stress factor in the increase of acne has been established in some studies. In one such study, researchers from Stanford University School of Medicine say that stress might actually worsen acne. In a study conducted among the students, researchers found that subjects, who had the greatest increase in stress during exam period, also had the greatest exacerbation in acne severity.
Spreading Acne by Scrubbing Too Hard
Sweating and humidity may worsen the acne condition. On the other hand, being overzealous with your face washing routine to get rid of acne may also backfire
if you rub or scrub the skin. Remember, acne causing bacteria is not on the surface of the skin but under the skin. By scrubbing or rubbing you will only
spread the infection all over the face.
Exfoliating, the Forgotten Step
In order to kill the bacteria that lurks under the skin, the same P. acnes bacertia that causes acne, you must first remove the top layer of skin that acts as its shield. If on the other hand you don't do that, you will have wasted time and money on products that simply kill bacteria on already dead skin. Also, if you simply exfoliate the skin but do not take the next step of cleansing the pores and then killing the bacteria, you are still at square one. After
exfoliation, use a toner to cleanse the pores, and a restoring 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide cream to kill the bacteria. If you continue to use this three step process every day, there is a good chance you may never have acne again. Click here for more information on three-step processes. A three-tep kit we put together that conforms to all of these specifications can be found here - Tru-derma.
Rosacea
A chronic inflammatory skin disorder, acne rosacea, is not actually acne, but resembles a whitehead, though bigger in size. It’s sometimes accompanied by papules and pustules and thus, is categorized with acne. Acne rosacea’s cause is obscure, but it is supposed to be related to vascular damage by ultraviolet and infrared radiation, and certain drugs.
Lastly, one of the major reasons of flare up of acne is the person suffering from it. Yes, most of the time people keep scratching at their pimples, trying to pick out black heads and pinch acne to get rid of it as soon as possible. It only results in the infection spreading to larger area and worsening the acne. Let it heal naturally, otherwise you will be left with more acne and pits and scars on the skin as well.
other general factors which contribute in making control or total eradication of acne almost impossible. These factors can be as important as the nutrients in your diet or as trifle as how you wash your face.
Diet and Acne
While certain foods do not cause acne specifically, diet plays a significant role in skin disorders, including acne. Sometimes a lack of certain nutrients causes acne, and sometimes the presence of certain food items worsen acne. Researchers have found strong indications in their different studies that friendly bacteria (probiotics) greatly help in eliminating skin disorders. The reason is said to be that toxins and food, which are not processed properly by the digestive system in absence of necessary nutrients, sometimes end up getting eliminated through skin as acne or eczema.
The friendly flora of human intestines can diminish due to unhealthy food habits or erratic lifestyle. In such cases the toxins produced by unprocessed food in the digestive tract manifest as skin or digestive disorders.
Toxins and Acne
It’s not that any food item directly triggers an outbreak of acne, but the chemical decomposition of certain food in digestive systems increases the amount of such elements which help in acne proliferation. Like saturated fat in animal products and the hydrogenated fat in processed food, refined sugar, coffee, alcohol etc. All these produce bio-chemical toxins after decomposition in the GI tract and these toxins are released through the skin pores causing or inflaming acne.
Digestion and Acne
Not only food, but improper digestion also helps acne to increase. This is often caused by too little hydrochloric acid in the stomach. In such conditions, the body is unable to absorb important nutrients which results in a weak immune system that cannot fight the bacteria effectively. Thus acne gets a chance to spread unhindered even if you are eating proper food and taking enough nutrients in your diet. The poor digestive system should be restored with help or the right kind of food and digestive supplements.
Cosmetics and Acne
Most of the cosmetics also cause flaring up of acne because of chemicals present in them. The cosmetics which have oil bases are not ideal for people suffering from acne, as these will increase the already high amount of sebum (oily substance) in skin. Even water-based cosmetics sometime contain certain chemicals which worsen acne. Recent findings about acne-inducing cosmetics include blushers in which red tints have been used. Some of these red tints are comedogenic (acne producing) because they are coal tar derivatives.
Stress and Acne
Apart from the junk food, one more gift of modern day lifestyle contributes to acne indirectly. The stress factor in the increase of acne has been established in some studies. In one such study, researchers from Stanford University School of Medicine say that stress might actually worsen acne. In a study conducted among the students, researchers found that subjects, who had the greatest increase in stress during exam period, also had the greatest exacerbation in acne severity.
Spreading Acne by Scrubbing Too Hard
Sweating and humidity may worsen the acne condition. On the other hand, being overzealous with your face washing routine to get rid of acne may also backfire
if you rub or scrub the skin. Remember, acne causing bacteria is not on the surface of the skin but under the skin. By scrubbing or rubbing you will only
spread the infection all over the face.
Exfoliating, the Forgotten Step
In order to kill the bacteria that lurks under the skin, the same P. acnes bacertia that causes acne, you must first remove the top layer of skin that acts as its shield. If on the other hand you don't do that, you will have wasted time and money on products that simply kill bacteria on already dead skin. Also, if you simply exfoliate the skin but do not take the next step of cleansing the pores and then killing the bacteria, you are still at square one. After
exfoliation, use a toner to cleanse the pores, and a restoring 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide cream to kill the bacteria. If you continue to use this three step process every day, there is a good chance you may never have acne again. Click here for more information on three-step processes. A three-tep kit we put together that conforms to all of these specifications can be found here - Tru-derma.
Rosacea
A chronic inflammatory skin disorder, acne rosacea, is not actually acne, but resembles a whitehead, though bigger in size. It’s sometimes accompanied by papules and pustules and thus, is categorized with acne. Acne rosacea’s cause is obscure, but it is supposed to be related to vascular damage by ultraviolet and infrared radiation, and certain drugs.
Lastly, one of the major reasons of flare up of acne is the person suffering from it. Yes, most of the time people keep scratching at their pimples, trying to pick out black heads and pinch acne to get rid of it as soon as possible. It only results in the infection spreading to larger area and worsening the acne. Let it heal naturally, otherwise you will be left with more acne and pits and scars on the skin as well.
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