Adult Acne Caused by Dry Skin Care Products

2007-02-20T18:12:00.000-08:00

Adult Acne Caused by Dry Skin Care Products
It is estimated that 50 percent of adult women and 25 percent of adult men have acne. Although there are a number of reasons behind this hormonal changes, stress, ingrown hairs from shaving, and so on an often overlooked source of the problem is the moisturizers used to remedy dry skin. How do moisturizers lead to acne? The usual problem is the addition of mineral oil or its derivatives. Mineral oil coats the skin and clogs the pores, which then become a breeding ground for bacteria. Because the pores are clogged, theres no way for that bacteria to get out. This then results in inflammation and infection - acne. .

Skin And Acne Care

2007-01-17T19:18:00.000-08:00

What causes acne?

No one factor causes acne. Acne happens when oil (sebaceous) glands come to life around puberty stimulated by male hormones from the adrenal glands of both boys and girls. Oil is a natural substance which lubricates and protects the skin, and under certain circumstances, cells that are close to the surface block the openings of sebaceous glands and cause a buildup of oil underneath. This oil stimulates bacteria, (which live in everyone's skin and generally cause no problems), to multiply and cause surrounding tissues to become inflamed.