Everything About Acne! - Part 1

     Whether you get the occasional pimple at that time of the month, or receive frequent visits from blemishes, you probably aren't a fan of acne. It's an unfortunate thing that everyone will experience to some extent, at one point in their lives. Since we all will, have, or are witnessing some form of blemishes on our skin, why not learn how it's formed, and how to prevent it? 


     Acne, also referred to as it's medical name of Acne Vulgaris, is the over production of oil that leads to clogged pores, which results in pimples, nodules, cysts, and blackheads. Though the most popular place for acne to appear is the face, blemishes can appear allover the body. When skin cells, oil, or hair clump together, they can form a hard plug in our pores which blocks our skin from breathing. The bacteria that forms and grows in our pores results in swelling, which breaks down the plug, and voila! You see a pimple. But blemishes don't just appear over night. It can take over a week for acne to form and become visible. And before we can put an end to acne, we've got to go back to the beginning. 


     So we've already established that the formation of blemishes is caused by clogged pores, but their are several factors that are linked to acne as well. Our genes have a lot to do with the type of skin we have, which is why some people may experience worse acne than others. Another factor is our hormones, which are constantly changing due to our mentural cycles, puberty, and even pregnancy and menopause, which all can increase oil production in our skin, triggering breakouts. Our hygiene plays a large roll, because sweat is a huge factor for bacterial growth and clogging pores, which leaves our skin dirty and unable to breathe. Other factors such as our stress levels, certain medications, the environment, cosmetics, and even our diet, can all be potential triggers to provoking blemishes.


     So I hope this post helped you understand and learn a few new things about what acne is, how it forms, and potential reasons why it forms. Below is a video I attached from one of my favourite YouTube users who has 10 useful tips and tricks for dealing with acne to conclude the post. Enjoy!