Tuesday 3 January 2017

Adult Acne: Where Does It Come From?

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Dealing with acne is one of the most frustrating beauty-related experiences most adults will face in their daily lives.

It’s something we all hoped we could leave behind in our teenage years along with the Molly Ringwald haircut we copied from our Breakfast Club poster we tore out of Teen Beat magazine.

Most of us hoped that by the time we became adults, we’d have moved past the acne-riddled awkwardness of adolescence and proceed fresh-faced into life in our 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, and beyond.

Sadly, for many of us, that’s not the case.

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting more than 50 million people. Yikes.

First, let’s find out what causes adult acne. Then we can take a look at some common mistakes which can lead to an increase in acne among adults. Here at Jiva, we offer adult acne spa treatments, but there are other things you can do as well. You’ll walk away with some genuine tips on how to enjoy clearer skin.

What Causes Acne?

One of the most frustrating things about acne is the fact that we don’t fully understand what causes it and how to properly treat it. But here’s what we DO know.

It all starts with your hair follicles. Your hair follicles are connected to an oil gland. These glands secrete oil to help moisturize your hair and, by extension, your skin. When your body produces an excess amount of this oil, it can mix with dead skin cells and create a substance called sebum. They form a plug over your pores, creating the perfect environment for bacteria. And once the bacteria set up shop, the pore becomes inflamed. That’s where your zit comes from.

But while we recognize the mechanism that creates acne, we don’t know much about how to solve the problem for good. What works for one person may not work for others. But here are some of the things people have found to work for them.

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Stress Causes Acne

Depressing, isn’t it? You get stressed out, which creates acne. You look in the mirror and see the acne, which stresses you out even more, causing more acne. It’s a wicked cycle.

Studies have shown a link between stress and acne. If you’re one of the fortunate few who was born with flawless skin and has never had to deal with acne before, however, stress won’t cause you to suddenly break out. And while this is a simplistic answer, reducing the amount of stress you have in your life can go a long way.

Touching Your Face Causes Acne?

Are you sitting at your desk right now with your head leaning against your hand? If so, you’re creating the perfect environment for acne.

Consider this for a moment -your keyboard is one of the dirtiest things in the world. You spend all day typing on it, and I’m sure you don’t clean it too often. You use it whether your hands are clean or dirty. It’s like a doorknob – a cesspool of bacteria.

Your cell phone isn’t much better. After spending all day in your purse, your pocket, or in your dirty hands, you then hold it against your face for 20 minutes having a phone chat.

Excuse me a moment. After writing that, I think I should clean a few things.

…okay I’m back.

So the point is, don’t touch your face if you can avoid it. Your hands are an often overlooked source of new bacteria which can take a free ride onto your face.

Family History

Chances are, if your parents had acne, you’ll have it too.

There’s not much you can do about this one, unfortunately. It’s just the luck of the draw.

Adult Acne Treatments In Toronto

If you’re dealing with adult acne, there is hope. Come to Jiva Spa Toronto for a skin care consultation. We’ll help you find out what is causing your acne, and what the best plan is to treat it.

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