What Causes Acne?

There are several factors that can cause acne such as hormonal changes in adolescence or pregnancy, birth control pills, bacteria in the skin pores and use of anabolic steroids among other things.

One important factor behind acne experts believe is an increase in the male sex hormones androgens which increase in both boys and girls during adolescence that cause the sebaceous glands to enlarge, creating more sebum (oily secretion).

Experts also believe acne to be in part, hereditary.

What Causes Wrinkles

The major cause of wrinkles is the aging process which effects us all, sadly. However there are also a number of contributing factors that can bring on wrinkles or speed up the process such as smoking, sun damage, skin type, heredity patterns, dry skin, stress and generally not looking after your skin or body.

Skin is made up of three layers; the outermost layer, the epidermis; the middle layer, the dermis and the innermost layer, the subcutaneous. The dermis has elastic qualities that help keep the skin nice and firm, this is due to elastin fibres. The dermis also produces collagen protein which along with the epidermis’ ability to hold in water, keep the skin moist and be able to stretch and shape, all serve to prevent the skin from creasing or forming wrinkles.

Age Spots Causes

Age spots are caused by exposure to the sun and become common in people over the age of 40. However sun spots are known to occur in some adults in their 20s due to excessive and significant sun exposure. Sun spots have been likened to “sun induced freckles” and are natural lesions, resulting from the sun’s powerful ultraviolet rays which in time will penetrate the skin, darken pigments of it and form sun spots.

Are Age Spots Harmful?

Sun spots are completely harmless and natural. They are benign and won’t go on to form any kind of skin cancer. Note: If you are concerned about any suspicious blemish, spot or mark on your skin, you must seek professional medical advice.

Blackhead Causes

There are numerous factors that can cause blackheads, which include:-

1. Lack of water in your system

2. Dead cells clogging up pores

3. Facial oil seeping into pores

4. Improper cleansing of your skin

5. Excess scrubbing of your skin

6. Use of products on your skin

Blackhead Tips

Do

Wash your skin with fresh, clean water, either cold or lukewarm.

Use fresh and clean hand towels to dry your skin, pressing lightly.

Skin Care Treatment

1) Stop smoking – smoking is not only bad for your lungs and general health, it also speeds up the aging process and damages your skin.

2) Change your diet – good skin care demands that you change your diet to a more suitable, well balanced and healthy eating program. Lots of vegetables, fruit and less fatty, acidic food.

3) Drink lots of water – drinking water can moisturize your skin and give it a supple complexion.

4) Avoid stress or worry – ever heard of the phrase “worry lines”? Stress contributes to wrinkles so try to avoid stressful situations or emotional distress.

5) Reduce sun exposure – one of the biggest factors behind premature aging and wrinkles is excessive exposure to the sun. Remember to use sun block whenever exposed to the sun.