We will all get acne on our face at least once during our lifetime, after all it’s a common skin disorder. Acne affects people of all ages, but it is most common in young people, especially during early puberty.
Puberty
The body begins to develop as we grow up and this causes an increase in hormones. These hormones stimulate the sebaceous glands to make more sebum and these glands can become overactive. The pores of the skin can become clogged with excess oil or sebum, and this is what causes acne.
Plugs
Blackheads and whiteheads occur when plugs block the top layer of the pores.
Bacteria
When acne becomes inflamed the contents become hot and infected, causing the bacteria blockage to rupture through the skin’s surface.
Correct medical treatment can treat acne, but there are things we can do to help prevent the causes and discomforts of acne.
Food allergies
Some outbreaks of acne might be the result of food allergies. Go a couple of weeks without the food you think might trigger your acne, and look for alternatives.
Check ingredients
Soap can have harsh ingredients that dry out and irritate the skin, and this can lead to acne breakouts. Instead, try using a gentle cleanser for the face, making sure you don’t scrub the skin too hard.
Touching
Try to stop touching your face. Throughout the day our hands accumulate dirt, germs and bacteria and it goes on the skin when we touch our face, causing it to clog up the pores. Popping and squeezing pimples will only make them worse because you’re passing the bacteria from one part of the face to another.
Tea tree oil
Tea Tree Oil is a natural disinfectant and dabbing a small amount on your blemishes, can help breakdown the bacteria and speed up the healing process, without removing the skin’s natural moisture.
Stay hydrated
Water is very important to the body, and drinking eight glasses of water a day will help to keep the body and skin hydrated. Drinking water will help to give you clear, beautiful skin, by flushing out the toxins in your system and cleansing your cells of built-up waste.
Advanced laser technology is effective for adult acne, adolescent acne and various grades of acne; severe, moderate or mild.
Benefits of laser treatment on acne;
- It’s effective on all forms of acne vulgaris
- Laser suits all skin types, on the face or body
- There are no side effects
- An excellent alternative to topical treatments
- Smoother skin complexion and a clearer-looking skin
- Laser also diminishes acne scars
- Lasting results
- Laser has a proven safety record
Clinics recommend early intervention as acne can result in lifelong scarring. Laser treatment can help not only the physical symptoms of acne, but it will also give sufferers a new self-confidence, without the worry or embarrassment about their skin’s condition.
