ACNE
Suffering from acne prone skin?
Acne is the most common skin conditions. Affecting an estimated 80% of the population at some point in their lives between the ages of 11 and 30. This fact, doesn’t make it easy. It’s tough.
Acne prone skin comes with a variety of symptoms. It occurs when your skin pores become blocked by dead skin cells, dirt or bacteria. Latest studies show Manuka oil is more effective at stopping MRSA bacteria replicating than common tea tree oil.
Below is more detailed information on acne and how to manage acne prone skin naturally.
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Acne prone skin can be soothed using Manuka oil skincare products. Targeted application of Manuka oil not only promotes acne healing and drying up blemishes without the side effects. But, it also helps to maintain a good balance of bacteria on acne prone skin.
This organic acidic manuka oil Face Cleanser is pH perfection. It helps support the skin’s natural balance of protective oils. Many cleansers are too overly alkaline and strip the skin of the acid mantle. If the acid mantle (protective layer of oils) is disrupted it can further irritate acne prone skin. Using the antibacterial Light Day Cream (containing Totarol extract) with the Face Cleanser results in no new pimples forming.
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions. Affecting an estimated 80% of the population at some point in their lives between the ages of 11 and 30. Acne comes with a variety of symptoms and can occur when your skin pores become blocked by dead skin cells, dirt or bacteria. Latest studies show that Manuka oil is more effective at stopping MRSA bacteria replicating than common tea tree oil.
During puberty the intensity of the symptoms can vary from person to person. There are many different forms of acne. Ranging from the most common to the more serious types such as severe nodulocystic acne:
Acne vulgaris
Conglobate Acne
Acne mechanica
Acne fulminans
Pyoderma faciale
Gram negative folliculitis
Making it important to discuss them in more detail so that sufferers can better understand their condition and how to treat it. Some acne symptoms are commonplace in all subtypes, such as pimples and other skin complaints such as blackheads.
During puberty the intensity of the symptoms can vary from person to person. There are many different forms of acne. Ranging from the most common to the more serious types such as severe nodulocystic acne:
Making it important to discuss them in more detail so that sufferers can better understand their condition and how to treat it. Some acne symptoms are commonplace in all subtypes, such as pimples and other skin complaints such as blackheads.
To talk about acne we need to first talk about three things: the sebaceous glands, hormones, and bacteria.
The sebaceous glands are small glands that sit under the outer layer of your skin and are usually attached to a hair follicle. They emit a greasy mixture of fats known as sebum oil. This oil is essential for the maintenance of your skin, keeping it smooth and elasticated. It is normally secreted on the surface of your epidermis via tiny pores in your skin.
An acne breakout usually arises when these tiny pores become clogged with dead skin cells, sebum oil and bacteria. As a result, you will start to notice the appearance of blackheads, whiteheads and other acne symptoms.
When you experience a surge in your hormone levels – think puberty – it can cause you to produce more sebum oil. This is why your skin often feels greasy and it does make your pores more susceptible to plugging. Nevertheless, hormones are not the only culprit when it comes to stimulating your sebaceous glands. Other factors such as diet, stress, liver function and insulin can all contribute to triggering an acne outbreak.
It is not a coincidence that acne tends to emerge around about the same time you start going through puberty. Though it may certainly feel as though your body is playing a cruel joke on you.
Male hormones, androgens like testosterone, in particular, can stimulate your sebaceous glands and cause them to start overproducing sebum. Both men and women need testosterone but women tend to require smaller amounts than men. As a result, this is why they experience acne episodes during pregnancy or their periods. Your hormone levels are shifting during these times, and it might be that your levels of male hormones are increasing, inspiring your acne symptoms.
If your pancreas is producing too much testosterone, it might be expelled from your body via the skin. Which can result in an outbreak of acne. It isn’t just puberty or your period that is to blame for producing too many androgens. Your blood sugar levels can also influence your hormone levels so it’s important to consider certain aspects of your diet and lifestyle as well!
The most common type of bacteria associated with acne is propionibacterium acnes, or P. acnes. This bacterium can survive on your skin. Usually inhabiting hair follicle, in small amounts and normally it is considered to be harmless.
When your body starts to produce excessive amounts of sebum oil, it can transform your skin into an ideal breeding ground. Resulting in the population of P. acnes will start to swell inordinately. When the bacterium becomes trapped in a clogged pore, it can still thrive. In addition, it continues breaking down skin cells and proteins such as keratin and collagen.
Your immune system may detect the damage being caused by P. acne. Therfore, releasing a wave of inflammatory chemicals to fight the outbreak. These chemicals though, can be abrasive towards your skin and cause swelling, redness and inspire the development of pimples.
An acne breakout usually arises when these tiny pores become clogged with dead skin cells, sebum oil and bacteria. As a result, you will start to notice the appearance of blackheads, whiteheads and other acne symptoms.
When you experience a surge in your hormone levels – think puberty – it can cause you to produce more sebum oil. This is why your skin often feels greasy and it does make your pores more susceptible to plugging. Nevertheless, hormones are not the only culprit when it comes to stimulating your sebaceous glands. Other factors such as diet, stress, liver function and insulin can all contribute to triggering an acne outbreak.
It is not a coincidence that acne tends to emerge around about the same time you start going through puberty. Though it may certainly feel as though your body is playing a cruel joke on you.
Male hormones, androgens like testosterone, in particular, can stimulate your sebaceous glands and cause them to start overproducing sebum. Both men and women need testosterone but women tend to require smaller amounts than men. As a result, this is why they experience acne episodes during pregnancy or their periods. Your hormone levels are shifting during these times, and it might be that your levels of male hormones are increasing, inspiring your acne symptoms.
If your pancreas is producing too much testosterone, it might be expelled from your body via the skin. Which can result in an outbreak of acne. It isn’t just puberty or your period that is to blame for producing too many androgens. Your blood sugar levels can also influence your hormone levels so it’s important to consider certain aspects of your diet and lifestyle as well!
The most common type of bacteria associated with acne is propionibacterium acnes, or P. acnes. This bacterium can survive on your skin. Usually inhabiting hair follicle, in small amounts and normally it is considered to be harmless.
When your body starts to produce excessive amounts of sebum oil, it can transform your skin into an ideal breeding ground. Resulting in the population of P. acnes will start to swell inordinately. When the bacterium becomes trapped in a clogged pore, it can still thrive. In addition, it continues breaking down skin cells and proteins such as keratin and collagen.
Your immune system may detect the damage being caused by P. acne. Therfore, releasing a wave of inflammatory chemicals to fight the outbreak. These chemicals though, can be abrasive towards your skin and cause swelling, redness and inspire the development of pimples.
Acne can be considered a chronic skin condition although it usually only affects sufferers at specific points in their lives. Such as, puberty, pregnancy, menopause etc. The symptoms are extremely well known, so acne is not normally misdiagnosed.
Pimples and blackheads normally appear in mild cases of acne, like acne vulgaris, and are easy to treat using natural and conventional medicines like manuka oil. However, in more extreme episodes of acne, the symptoms can become more inflamed and pronounced, developing into nodules and cysts that may require additional care.
It’s important that you speak to your doctor if you feel that your acne symptoms are persisting or getting worse. You might be suffering from a more severe variant of the condition, such as Pyoderma faciale acne or severe nodulocystic acne.
Pimples and blackheads normally appear in mild cases of acne, like acne vulgaris, and are easy to treat using natural and conventional medicines like manuka oil. However, in more extreme episodes of acne, the symptoms can become more inflamed and pronounced, developing into nodules and cysts that may require additional care.
It’s important that you speak to your doctor if you feel that your acne symptoms are persisting or getting worse. You might be suffering from a more severe variant of the condition, such as Pyoderma faciale acne or severe nodulocystic acne.
While the symptoms of acne may be infamous, there has certainly been a lot of debate over the years about the different factors that may trigger an outbreak. Some of these ideas have gained popularity, even if they don’t necessarily have a basis in reality. Let’s try and separate fact from fiction, so you have a clear understanding of what might be causing your acne symptoms and what is definitely not.
Poor hygiene: Acne isn’t caused by poor hygiene or not washing your face enough. There is no evidence to this theory. But a theory that every acne sufferer has heard. While it is never recommended that you allow your skin to become too dirty, rigorously over-cleaning your skin can be just as detrimental to your symptoms. Over cleaning can irritate your skin and weaken the epidermis. Try to follow a sensible skin-care regime infused with manuka oil and pay no attention this fable.
Only affects teenagers: There is certainly a lot of evidence to disprove this theory. It is hard to believe that people still give this myth any credit. Puberty might be a time of upheaval for your hormones but it definitely isn’t the only time you’ll experience a shift in your testosterone levels. It’s estimated that over 80% of adult acne cases occur in women and this makes sense when you think about it. Women have menstrual cycles, can get pregnant, and eventually go through the menopause. Their hormonal levels are fluctuating all the time, which can definitely irritate the sebaceous glands and trigger an acne outbreak. Manuka oil can help soothe the skin in all these different life stages.
Squeezing your pimples can help: How many of us have pulled faces in front of the mirror, trying to desperately get rid of that one, persistent zit? Popping a pimple may be gruesomely satisfying, but it is definitely not doing anything to relieve your symptoms in the long run, and can even add further trauma to your skin, triggering the release of more inflammatory chemicals. Manuka oil applied topically to a pimple can really help healing and soothe the skin..
Acne is contagious: While there are plenty of skin conditions that are contagious, acne is definitely not one of them. You can’t catch acne through physical or indirect contact.
Sunlight can help: There are those that believe that sunscreen can clog up their pores. This idea becomes much more alarming when you consider that some people also believe that sunlight can help to ease their acne symptoms. In fact, if you’re an acne who decides to go sunbathing without wearing sunscreen, you’re going to be in for a nasty surprise. UV radiation might dry out your spots but it can also damage your skin cells and be a nightmare for your acne symptoms in the long run.
There is no known cure for acne. Symptoms can be eased through natural treatement remedies such as Manuka oil infused skincare and conventional medicine. Acne can appear on the face or neck, sometimes spreading to the back and chest. A Manuka oil infused Body Wash can be really helpful for sufferers with neck, or back ance. The high visibility of acne symptoms on the skin can have a detrimental effect on the confidence of individuals. Making people feel embarrassed and ashamed of their skin. Try our Manuka Oil Acne Bundle today.
The topical application of Manuka oil skincare for acne not only has healing benefits, but helps maintain a good balance of bacteria on the skin. Conventional medicines can also be used to great effect. You should always keep an eye out for any worrying side-effects that they may carry.
