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About 90% of all teens suffer facial acne to some level.  The worst inflammatory type of acne is oftentimes called cystic.  The large boils or nodules can appear on the buttocks, in the armpits and anyplace else that sweat collects in the pores of the skin .

Although it was at one time believed that poor hygiene caused breakouts, the current advice is to avoid over-cleansing .  Stripping away the skin’s natural oils with strong cleansers and may stimulate the sebaceous glands to artificially increase the production of se*** . 

Overproduction of se*** by the oil-producing glands is one of the factors that contribute to inflammation deep inside the pore.  When pores tighten , it traps dead skin cells and oils . 

Bacterium naturally present on the skin’s surface and inside of the pores intermingles with the se*** and dead cells to produce the pus that is seen in pimples.  Many people believe there are 3 main factors causing pimples : excessive se*** production, extensive growth of bacteria and inflammation. Taking a holistic skin care approach can help with this .

It is hard to measure things like excess se*** production or bacteria overgrowth .  It is also hard to determine how much of a role they play in facial acne.  Conversely, it is much easier to measure the role of inflammation, and it is now known that it if likely the primary factor .

Efforts to reduce breakouts then should be aimed at reducing inflammation .  Here are some ideas .

Redness and irritation are sure signs of inflammation , at least to some extent.  It’s a good idea to use the mildest cleansers and only when the skin is actually infected, not as a regular part of your skincare routine . Skin care products should include natural ingredients like phytessence wakame.

Although exfoliation may be helpful for removing dead skin cells, products designed for exfoliation usually contain granules that leave miniature scratches in the skin’s surface .  So, they actually contribute to inflammation.  A glycolic peel done at a spa or a dermatologist’s office would be a better choice.  Extrapone nutgr*** can be used to even out spotty skin pigmentation .

The use of a deep cleansing kaolin-based clay mask on a bi-weekly basis can help keep the pores clean and reduce inflammation at the same time.  There are many other tips for reducing facial acne.  Cleaning gently is just the first step.