The Skin Care Fact Center

During the early teen years, boys and girls are at greater risk for acne breakouts, when the oil glands in the body
start over-producing sebum. Your body sheds dead skin cells constantly
and some people have “sticky” skin cells that don’t shed normally – they just remain attached to the skin. In teens who have acne,
these excess skin cells mixes with the oil and plug up the hair follicles.

The Most Common Myths

Lots of myths are floating around out
there about what leads to acne. Let’s straighten some out right now.

- Dirt does not cause acne
- A blackhead may look like dirt plugging
one of your pores, but that is not the cause.
The sebum and skin cells mix together and sometimes rise to the opening of the pore.
But the real problem is still inside the pore.
- Enjoy your chocolate and French fries. Indulging in these does not increase
the production of sebum in the skin.
- Some of you may have been told that sexual activity or masturbation can cause acne. un-true.

Who Gets More Acne?

While both boys and girls can get acne – it’s more likely to be worse in boys because their bodies produce more skin oils.

Strangely enough, your immune system plays a part as well – making you sensitive to the bacteria trapped in the hair follicles.

What Makes Acne Worse?

- If you use makeup, suntan products or hair products that contain oil, they can add to the pore plugging problem.

Stress – like applying to schools, or grades, or dating pressures – help bring out acne.
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During a girl’s period, hormone levels may create more sebum in the skin, which can worsen the breakouts.
- And, beware of the sun –
not only can it damage your skin, causing pimples and premature aging.

While keeping your skin clean is an important
part of treatment, remember to be gentle – no hard scrubbing, no squeezing or picking. You can survive acne. Using products with Organic content and no harsh checmicals

Here are 2 products we have found to have excellent results both being all-natural prioducts

Lerosett

Clarity Serum