All About Acne
What Causes It, How to Quickly Clear Up Your Skin, And Tips to Help Prevent It!
Having acne can be a difficult thing to go through, but almost everyone does it, especially teenagers. The emotional, physical and psychological effects of acne can manifest in a number of different negative ways, but there are options. Acne does not have to be such a burden. Our 100% organic acne systems will help quickly heal breakouts, clear your skin and visibly erase the aftermath of scars and marks that are caused from it.
What Causes Acne?
The first step to clearing and preventing breakouts is to understand how they form.
Acne occurs when glands in the follicles of the skin become overactive. These glands produce sebum, an oily substance that helps stop the skin from drying out. Most people with acne produce too much sebum, and the combination of sebum and dead skin cells forms a plug that blocks the follicle. If the blocked follicle is close to the skin surface, it balloons outwards and forms a whitehead. If the plug is at the top of the follicle and opens onto the skins surface, it can be seen as a blackhead. Our organic acne systems will help clear these clogged pores and breakouts, preventing acne from forming. Bacteria that lives on the skin, and Is usually completely harmless, can then infect the plugged follicles. This infection causes pus to form and the surrounding skin to become red, sore, and inflamed. Areas of skin with the most follicles are the face, upper back and chest, which explains why the worst signs of acne tend to occur in these regions.
The key to preventing this bacterial infection is to maintain a target PH level on the skins surface. Our organic acne systems contain high levels of astringentproperties, creating a PH level that bacteria cannot thrive on. Furthermore, our use of the worlds most exotic and powerful acne fighting ingredients will quickly kill any bacteria that is currently thriving on the skin, allowing the infected areas to quickly heal and thus clearing your skin. Also containing high levels on alpha-hydroxy acids, our organic acne systems will not only clear your skin fast, but will erase any damage left behind from previous acne; resulting in smoother, brighter clearer skin.
Preventing Acne
Following these simple steps, you can prevent acne before it has a chance to form.
Exfoliate
As you read above, dead skin cells clog the pores and form acne. Exfoliating clears the layer of dead skin cells from the skin, stopping them from clogging pores. While washing your face, make sure to exfoliate with a facial scrub. This can help reduce dead skin cells and debris which can clog pores and cause more acne. Z Skin Cosmetics organic acne systems have created exfoliating products that are just right for any skin type, so don't be afraid to ask us for help when trying to figure out which one is best for you!
Moisturize
Many acne products contain ingredients that dry the skin, so always use a moisturizer that minimizes dryness and skin peeling. If not, dry skin cells will flake off and clog your pores. Keeping your face moisturized throughout the day is vital, drying your skin out may cause more irritation and cause the acne to spread. You should look for products that won't clog your pores, and Z Skin Cosmetics organic acne systems have moisturizers made for oily, dry, and combination acne skin.
Use Toner
Traditional toners consist of moisturizers, oils and extracts that help sooth your skin. Astringents, which are tighten the skin and pores, control oil, and erase dark marks and scars. Toners are the key to tightening the skin, but unlike most toners which are made of alcohol that can dry the skin out, our toners are made of organic ingredients like witch hazel instead of alcohol. Z Skin Cosmetics has a wide variety of toners to keep your skin in tip top shape and clear your skin fast!
Use Makeup Sparingly
Typical makeup including concealers, cover up, foundations etc. generally clog your pores. Never apply general foundation or coverup directly to a breakout, as it will cause it the become more inflamed and irritated. Our targeted mineral conceals however, called 'Banish', are designed to not just coverup breakouts but heal them as well. Our mineral powders are also designed to help prevent acne, control excess oil, lighten dark marks and maintain a flawless makeup free appearance.
Wash Your Face Twice a Day
Clearing out the dirt and oil from your face is vital forl brighter cleaner skin. Washing your face in the morning will give your skin a fresh start and keep it glowing all day long. Always chose a face wash and moisturizer ideal for your skin, and again, don't hesitate to ask us for help deciding which I best for you! Our organic acne systems have the perfect combination of products to help clear your skin fast!
Drink Lots of Water
Drinking water will not only keep you hydrated but will keep your skin healthy and radiant through out the day. Keeping the skin hydrated is another key to preventing dry skin from clogging pores!
