What Is Acne
What Causes Acne?
Acne is what is called a multifactorial disease, which means several factors likely lead to pimples on the skin. There are many potential causes of...
October 19, 2021
About Acne
If you have ever had a pimple, you’ve had acne. It is a hormonal and inflammatory disease that affects all ethnicities, particularly during adolescence and early adulthood, and is found primarily on the face and upper body.
Acne lesions occur when the pores of the skin become clogged, trapping skin oil and bacteria inside, leading to a variety of acne lesions, from mild acne to severe acne that can scar.
Factors that may make acne worse: genetics, hormones, physical irritation of the skin, stress, sunburns, cosmetics, and diet.
Avoid pore-clogging ingredients, and always pop correctly.
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Diet
Diet and Acne
All of the latest science on diet and acne is explored on this page, including information on milk/dairy, glycemic load, omega-3s, zinc, caloric intake, fatty/oily foods, iodine, chocolate, antioxidants, and gut bacteria.
October 01, 2021
Diet
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Acne
Acne is an inflammatory disease, and omega-3 fatty acids, like those found in fish oil, may help reduce inflammation and potentially help reduce acne.
September 22, 2021
Diet
Do Probiotics Clear Acne?
A healthy gut may help keep inflammation in check. Since acne is an inflammatory disease, it makes sense to do what we can to keep the gut healthy. Probiotics might help to restore or keep a balance of gut bacteria, particularly during or after taking oral antibiotics.
September 08, 2021
Emotional/Psychological
How Are Acne and Depression Related?
Acne and depression are correlated, which means that acne can make depression worse and depression may also worsen acne. But there is not yet a...
August 27, 2021
Oily Skin
Is Oilier Skin More Prone to Acne?
Yes. Oilier skin is more prone to acne. Study after study backs it up.
August 24, 2021
Exercise/Sports
How Exercise Might Help with Acne
Regular exercise may promote positive changes in the body and skin that could potentially improve acne, but like all things in life, moderation is key. When it comes to sweat, that should not be an issue when it comes to acne and just might help.
August 16, 2021
Body Acne
Body Acne Is More Common Than You Think
About half of people who have facial acne also have body acne. People simply do not notice it as much because clothes hide it from view.
August 09, 2021
Sun Exposure
Does the Sun Burn/Tan Your Lips, and Do You Need to Protect Them?
The lips contain very little, if any, melanin, and so they do not tan. However, they do burn. In fact, the skin of the lips...
July 15, 2021
Lifestyle Habits
Can a Lack of Sleep Cause Acne?
Research shows that proper sleep may lead to proper skin oil production, decreased stress, and proper wound healing, all of which should theoretically help prevent acne.
July 13, 2021