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Reduce Acne Breakouts By Prevention

By: David Taylor For most people, especially teens that are more prone to acne outbreaks, the best solution to the problem is a good acne prevention program. While some may believe that acne is only a part of growing up and the hormone fluctuations that are also blamed for teen angst, are part of the problem and there is nothing that can be done. However, if people consider that the skin is the body's largest living organ they can recognize that if they take good care of their skin, it will be nice to them.

Before a person can embark on an acne prevention program, they have to understand how acne forms and as each person is different, the causes of their acne outbreaks will be different. Some of the causes of acne include genetics, hormones, stress, the accumulation of dead skin cells and overactive sebaceous glands. Additionally, acne prevention programs also include eliminating bacteria in the pores, avoiding skin lesions and not using anabolic steroids.

Firstly, a hair follicle will push hair through the skin within a tunnel that is kept lubricated by a substance called sebum. Sebum is produced by the sebaceous glands. When the tunnel gets blocked, it forms a lump which then collects bacteria and results in acne. One way to prevent this is to keep the pores open killing off any bacteria before it can form.

Daily skin care regimen should be included in acne prevention. Generally speaking, once a pimple or blackhead surfaces on the skin, it can take several days and possibly even weeks before you can get rid of the unsightly blemish. However, using a correct acne prevention routine, you can easily limit the duration and frequency of the outbreaks. It is important to keep the skin clean and free of dead skin cells, which is one of the most common causes of acne.

Benzoyl peroxide is a commonly used bactericide to treat acne. However, it recommended that you don't use it as part of your acne prevention program. A vital part of the program is to keep the pores open and the skin clear. Products which contain chemicals to kill the bacteria should only be used once the blemish has appeared. This is because prolonged use will dry out the skin causing additional skin problems.

Washing the skin with non-perfumed soap that contains no oil at least twice a day is also a good acne prevention treatment. While blackheads may appear to be dirt in the pores, the blackheads are actually spots of bacteria growing in the pores and can be eliminated by washing the face often and removing dead skin cells daily.