Causes of Teenage Acne

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During the teen years, boys and girls are at greater risk for acne breakouts, when the oil glands in the body
start over-producing sebum. Adding to the problem, your body sheds dead skin cells constantly –
and some people have “sticky” skin cells that do not shed normally – they just remain attached to the skin. In teens who have acne,
these excess skin cells mixes with the oil and plug up the hair follicles.

The Most Common Myths

Quite a few different myths are around out there
there about what leads to acne. Let’s straighten some out right now.

- Dirt does not cause acne
A blackhead looks like dirt plugging
one of your pores, but that is not the likely cause.
- The sebum and skin cells mix together and sometimes rise to the opening of the pore.
But the real problem is still inside the pore.
- Enjoy your chocolate and French fries. Indulging in these favorites does not increase
the production of sebum in the skin.
Some of you have been told that sexual activity or masturbation can cause acne. un-true.

Who Gets More Acne?

While both boys and girls can get acne – it’s more likely to be worse in boys because their bodies produce more skin oils.

Strangely enough, your immune system plays a part as well – making you sensitive to the bacteria trapped in the hair follicles.

What Makes Acne Worse?

- If you use makeup, suntan products or hair products, they can add to the pore-plugging problem.

- Being under stress – like applying to schools, or struggling with grades, or even dating pressures – can help bring out acne.
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During a girl’s period, hormone levels produce more sebum in the skin, which worsen the breakouts.
- And, beware of the sun –
not only can it damage your skin, causing pimples and premature aging.

While keeping your skin clean is an important
part of treatment, please remember to be gentle – no hard scrubbing, no picking or squeezing. You can survive acne. Using products with Organic content and no harsh checmicals

Here are 2 products we have found to have excellent results both being all-natural prioducts

Lerosett

Clarity Serum

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