What causes skin imperfections?

What causes skin imperfections? There are so many reasons, according to LiveStrong…

Identification

Facial blemishes occur when pores clog with dead skin cells and sebum, a natural skin oil. When the clog occurs near the top layers of the skin, whiteheads or blackheads form. Deeper clogs cause pimples and acne cysts. Pimples and cysts look red because P. acnes bacteria found on your skin mixes with sebum and skin cells in your pores, causing an inflammation in the blemish.

Excess Oil Production

Excess oil production can increase your chance of developing a clogged pore. Excess oil production often occurs during adolescence when oil glands ramp up production of sebum, due to the influence of hormones called androgens. Because there is so much extra oil produced, some of it backs up in the pores and blemishes form. The American Academy of Dermatology reports that 85 percent of teenagers will have acne each year.

Controlling Oil

Removing excess oil from your face can help reduce facial blemishes. Washing the face twice each day with a mild antibacterial cleanser will remove both oil and bacteria on the skin. Avoid scrubbing too hard or washing your face too frequently, as these practices can irritate the skin and worsen your blemishes. Sebum is produced by all of your pores, including the ones on your head. If you have oily hair, oil can migrate to your face from your hair. Shampooing daily can help alleviate this problem. Extra oil can also collect on your face after you eat greasy or oily foods. Cleaning your face after eating those foods may help prevent blemishes.

The Role of Hormones

Hormones can also play a role in acne, even if you aren’t a teenager. Hormonal fluctuations caused by pregnancy, menopause, menstruation and the use hormonal types of birth control can cause or worsen acne. Hormones influence both oil gland production and the maturation of skin cells, contributing to the formation of acne lesions, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

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