Acne Causes & How to Manage It

Okay, bestie, let's talk about the dreaded zit situation. Seriously, who hasn't dealt with acne at some point? Apparently, something crazy like 80% of us between 11 and 30 have had to battle those annoying breakouts.

So, here's the deal: acne is your skin's oil glands and hair follicles (aka pores) throwing a party, but not in a good way. It’s a mixture of bacteria, dead skin cells, and too much oil all decide to crash the party and get stuck in your pores, and boom! You've got a pimple! It’s usually your face that gets the brunt of it, but don't forget your neck, back, chest, and shoulders can get in on the action too.

And you know how everyone talks about "teenage acne" and "adult acne"? Did you know your hormones play a HUGE factor in your skin? Basically, any time your hormones decide to go on a rollercoaster, your skin's gonna freak out.

Think about it: when we're teens, our hormones are basically having a wild party, changing and maturing like crazy during puberty. That whole process can last for like, 5 to 10 years! It's a mess.

Then, as adults, our hormones are supposed to chill out, but they're super sensitive. Stress, meds, pregnancy, that time of the month, menopause, even your diet can throw them off. It's like they're always ready to get triggered.

And let's talk about those adult/hormonal zits, shall we? We're talking those swollen, painful bumps – papules, pustules, cysts – that love to hang out on your jawline, chin, and neck. They're like, "Hey, let's ruin your day!" And they always seem to pop up at the worst times, right?

So, here's the game plan: we need to calm down that inflammation, and get rid of the oil, bacteria, and dead skin that are causing the problem. Basically, we gotta clean out those clogged pores and chill them out.

Here are some of my fave ingredients to look for:

• Bio-Oxygen

• Nasturtium

• Benzoyl Peroxide

• Salicylic Acid

• Fulvic Acid

• Aloe Vera

• Arnica

• Chamomile

• Tea Tree

And girl, seriously, icing those breakouts is a lifesaver. It calms everything down and reduces that angry redness.

Basically, we gotta treat those pimples like the annoying party crashers they are: kick them out and calm everything down.

When you’re ready to make acne a thing of the past and keep your breakouts to a minimum, simply reach out and book your free virtual skin consultation. I will curate a personalized skincare regimen that’s best for your skin type, and will help minimize your breakouts!