How oily skin can trigger acne

There are a number of causes of acne. Sometimes, it’s hormonal, other times, it’s genetic. But the majority of the cases of acne come from excessively active sebaceous glands – otherwise known as oily skin.

The oil is produced and covers the face. Then fragments of dirt or hair mix with the oil and block pores. These pores, clogged with oil and dead skin cells, become a breeding ground for bacteria.

The bacteria that causes acne – Propionibacterium acnes – will infect the clogged pore leading to inflammation.

According to MayoClinic, the plugged pore may cause the follicle wall to bulge and produce a whitehead. Or the plug may be open to the surface and may darken, causing a blackhead. A blackhead may look like dirt stuck in pores. But actually the pore is congested with bacteria and oil, which turns brown when it’s exposed to the air.

Pimples are raised red spots with a white center that develop when blocked hair follicles become inflamed or infected. Blockages and inflammation that develop deep inside hair follicles produce cyst-like lumps beneath the surface of your skin. Other pores in your skin, which are the openings of the sweat glands, aren’t usually involved in acne.

If you want to level out your oily skin, start using a product designed for this type of skin, like Biodroga Puran Formula 24h Care for Impure, Oily / Combination Skin 200ml.

This alleviates skin impurities, counteracts inflammatory processes and helps skin normalize excessive sebum production. Uses antibacterial properties to protect skin from impurities, mattes the skin and prevents unwanted sheen while giving skin a clear, balanced appearance.

Contains Licorice root extract, Chlorhexidine digluconate, Oil reducer and Fucogel®.