Thursday, January 17, 2013

Remove Makeup before bed to Prevent Acne Scarring.


1- Hormones: It is now well established that androgenic hormones leading to pore blockage and raised oil formation in acne. Pore blockage leads to buildup of oil within the pore (blackheads and whiteheads). As the oil becomes blocked through the pore, bacteria start to grow, leading to inflamed red bumps or "zits" (papules, pustules). some of those large sacs of oil can rupture, causing large red lumps (nodules). Dermology

2- Scrubbing: If you scrub with an abrasive soap or pick at your skin or rub it too much, the walls of the pores could tear and cause added pimples. Squeezing or popping blackheads and whiteheads usually causes more problems, including scars. Too much washing (more than 2 or 3 times a day) could make your skin dry and cause the oil glands to work harder.

3- Certain foods: Foods like chocolate, sweets, colas, and fried foods do not make acne worse. but if a certain food does seem to make acne worse, try eliminating it for a few weeks and see if that helps. New studies suggest that milk products could aggravate acne in some patients.

4- Certain make up / hair care products: Some types of makeup could block pores; a water-based, oil-free makeup is best. Moisturizers containing oil could also make acne worse. Avoid oil-based moisturizers and cocoa butter. Also, do not use any greasy makeup removers. Similarly, hair length and grooming products such as conditioners, gels and hairspray could contribute to acne by blocking pores. Damp hair can also contribute to acne if allowed to come into contact with the neck, back, and shoulders for long periods of times.

5- Psychological / mental stress: Psychological factors (stress, bad emotions) could influence the generation and aggravation of skin disorders, that can result in some skin diseases especially acne. In addition, environmental toxicity can additionally aggravate acne.

Considering the aggravating role of the above mentioned factors in acne, acne prevention can be achieved by avoiding those aggravating factors which could block pores, especially some thick moisturizer creams, retained sweat or moisture under hats, pads, helmets and damp clothing.

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