What Has Oily Skin
Got To Do With Acne
Oily Skin & Acne
Apparently, there is about 85% of people between ages 12
to 24 suffer from acne, and the root cause of acne has not
been found yet. This is a very common skin condition that
affects infants, teenagers and adults, only differs by level
of intensity.
Unfortunately, there is still no complete cure for acne but
there are effective treatments available in the market. But
of course, you will have to find out your skin type before
applying any treatment.
Skin is the largest organ in our body, and it acts as a barrier
to block microorganisms and harmful elements from entering
the body. It helps some important body function such as regulating
the loss of body liquids such as blood and water. On top of
that, it also protects body tissues from injuries and controls
body temperature through perspiration.
The skin is made up of different layers: epidermis, dermis
and subcutaneous tissue. The epidermis has an important role
in acne production as it includes hair follicles, sweat glands
and sebaceous glands.
Generally, skin can be categorized into three categories,
which are: normal skin, dry skin and oily skin. Apart from
these primary types, it is further subdivided into different
categories where certain skin conditions apply. And usually,
these are skin combinations, for example, acne-prone skin,
sensitive skin, aging skin and mature skin.
Usually, acne-prone skins are oily and are usually are inflicted
with with pimples and blackheads. They are very likely to
turn into severe acne conditions if no proper treatment is
given, they may leave permanent pits and scars.
Acne sufferers must take extra good care of their skin, diet
as well as cosmetics. This should be practiced by everyone
to maintain the health and well-being or their skin.
Besides acne-prone skin, sensitive skin and oily skin too
vulnerable to acne affliction. By nature, oily skin is often
coarse and shiny in texture, and due to this enlarged skin
pores, it might encourage the growth of blackheads. It can
be identified by flaky patches around the nose and may also
produce large amounts of oil or sebum. These are all the factors
why acne infection is widespread in this skin type even during
adulthood.
As for the sensitive skin, it is more prone to acne since
it is readily affected with the slightest change in the body
chemistry affected by foods, cosmetics and external influences.
It is regarded as a skin type with damaged vessels and capillaries
below the skin surface.
If you have developed sensitivity of the skin, then you need
to take good care internally and externally. Choose perfumes,
cosmetics, and other chemical substances carefully according
to your personal condition as they may trigger chemical reactions
in the body, then the skin irritation might lead to acne break
out.
Skin oiliness may differ through out the day depending on
the weather. It is important for you to maintain the health
of your skin, reduce stress to lessen the chances of acne
break out, as well as aging and other skin disorders.
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