Acne is one of the most common concerns for both men and women. While it is true that acne outbreaks proliferate most during adolescence or puberty, it can also appear at any other stage of life due to hormonal imbalances, dietary issues, stress, among other causes.
To learn how to improve acne, it's essential to understand its causes. Here, we explain the main ones.
Acne: how to recognize if you have it
Acne is a skin condition or disorder that appears when hair follicles (the hollow or space on the skin's surface through which hair grows) become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, causing whiteheads, blackheads, or pimples to form.
These pimples often appear abundantly on the face, forehead, chest, upper back, and shoulders. Therefore, our recommendation is to consult a specialist if you notice an abnormal appearance of pimples on your skin.
What causes acne outbreaks?
Hair follicles are connected to sebaceous glands, which produce larger amounts of oil and are usually more concentrated on the face, forehead, chest, and back. This explains why these areas are where acne typically appears.
Some factors that cause or trigger acne are:
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Hormonal changes: Androgens are hormones that cause sebaceous glands to enlarge and produce more sebum, leading to the appearance of acne, especially during puberty.
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Cosmetics: It's important to pay attention to the products we apply to our skin, as they can clog our pores and prevent them from breathing properly, leading to acne breakouts. At Maminat, all our products are formulated with non-comedogenic ingredients, meaning they do not clog pores and, therefore, prevent the appearance of acne.
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Certain medications: Those containing corticosteroids, testosterone, or lithium can cause acne breakouts.
- Diet: An unhealthy diet high in carbohydrates and fats can worsen acne.
- Stress: Stress does not cause acne, but if you already suffer from it, it can worsen it. Cortisol, the stress hormone, increases blood glucose, worsening acne generation.
“Our skin is the main protective barrier of our body. What many people don't realize is that the skin absorbs everything it touches and comes into contact with, and sometimes the cosmetics we use are our worst enemies,” says Dr. Alejandra Olmo, an aesthetic doctor passionate about beauty medicine.
How to naturally improve acne?
There is no magic formula, as the trigger is different in each case. However, what we can do is consider the following recommendations to prevent and improve acne.
- Healthy diet, reducing the consumption of carbohydrates and high-fat foods.
- Use non-comedogenic cosmetics; this will alleviate the proliferation of pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads. All our products are free of comedogenic ingredients. In this case, we also recommend our regenerating serum rich in flaxseed oil, an ingredient that helps fight acne and other possible skin conditions. In addition, its formulation also treats spots or scars caused by acne or sun. "When we decide to opt for natural cosmetics, we are gaining well-being and years of life. Let's avoid choosing our dermo-cosmetic routine by smell or texture; let's look at the labels... May your beauty not be at odds with your health," says Dr. Olmo.
- Reduce stress; seek emotional balance, as your emotions are reflected in the condition of your skin. Being well inside is synonymous with being well outside.
The cosmetic routine we recommend to fight acne
If you've made it this far, it's probably because you believe in the power of natural and organic cosmetics to tackle cosmetic acne. If you have acne-prone skin, we recommend this routine:
- Moisturizing cream or "forever young" for oily skin: Skin with pimples is often quite oily. The formulation we use to create these creams is designed to balance your skin and prevent the appearance of acne and shine on the skin.
- Virgin's Milk: This all-natural facial cleanser will help you deeply cleanse your pores and keep your face clean and free of impurities. We recommend applying it first thing in the morning and first thing at night, just before applying the rest of the cosmetics you use.
If you need additional information on how to care for your acne-prone skin, please write to us! The Maminat team will be happy to help you.
