Skin Care Treatment

Over time I noticed that there is a group of people who have little or no care of their skin and yet have never experienced acne or other skin condition. On the other hand, some people take care of their skin but religion still have an ongoing battle with acne. From the above observation it is clear that some people are prone to acne, while some others are not.

So what makes a person prone to acne? Thus the main factors contributing to the formation of acne are:

1. Sebaceous gland activity
2. Bacteria
3. Breakdown of the skin cells

A combination of these factors leads to the formation of acne. So lets have a closer look at these factors;

Sebaceous gland activity
The sebaceous glands secrete oil that lubricates the skin surface. Acne-prone individuals are known to have more reactive sebaceous glands that produce excess oil that is required therefore blocking the pores. Excess oil remains in the pore, blocking the sebaceous duct and creating a blockage in the follicle. Read the rest of this entry »