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Teen AcneHave you ever approached a group of friends hoping that no one will kiss you on the cheek because your skin was broken out so badly? Do you ever wear a T-shirt when you go swimming so that no one can see the pimples on your chest and back? Have you ever turned down plans to go out with friends because you were embarrassed of the condition that your skin was in? Acne can make you feel like you have the worst skin in the world.
The truth is, you are not alone. Most teenagers will go through the same thing. In fact, 9 out of 10 teenagers suffer from acne.
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What is Teen Acne and What causes it?Finally, you are old enough to be more independent. You should be feeling really good about yourself but your acne is making you feel anything but confident. Of all possible times for this to happen why now when you have so many important and exciting things to do?
There is actually a good reason why this is happening now. It is the same reason that you are not alone. The reason teenagers are hit so hard by acne is simple. Hormones. When puberty hits, the body produces more hormones called Androgens. These hormones cause your oil glands to become more active. The oil comes to the surface of the skin where it combines with the dead skin cells that are normally shed daily.
The oil and skin cells then stick together and instead of shedding off your skin they are settling on your skin and even worse in your pores causing acne to begin forming. This combination seals off the pore making it impossible for all the extra oil that is being produced to get to the surface of the skin. Now the oil and bacteria that should be coming to the surface of the skin is stuck. This causes inflammation and the inflammation sends signal to your body that something is wrong. In defense, the body rushes white blood cells to the pore to address the problem.
All of this activity beneath the surface of the skin is the cause of your acne breakouts.
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What can I do about Teen Acne?So, is there is bright side to all of this? The answer is YES! You can take control and improve the appearance of your skin. Just follow these three steps.
1. Don’t take matters into your own hands
2. Find a skin care regimen that is right for you
3. Be Consistent
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What shouldn't I do about Teen Acne?The same bacteria and oils that are causing you to break out are also on your hands. Squeezing your pimples does nothing more than deposit and push more bacteria and oil into your skin. Worst of all it may lead to scarring.
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Find a Teen Acne Regimen that is right for youNot all skin (or all acne) is exactly alike. For this reason you shouldn’t be using a one size fits all regimen to address your unique needs. Fill out a skin care analysis questionnaire and a highly trained skin care consultant will personally recommend a regimen to suit your specific needs.
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Follow these 6 steps to create an effective teen acne skincare regimen that will heal existing acne while preventing future breakouts. Use spot treatments to speed the healing of acne that are already under way. Keep in mind that acne is not limited to the skin on your face, select products that address this issue on your back and chest.
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1) Cleanse
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When cleansing acne prone skin it is best to use a cleanser that dissolves oil without stripping and drying out the surface. The Botanical Facial Gel thoroughly cleans without being harsh and contains fruit acids that help to exfoliate dead cells on the skin’s surface.
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2) Tone
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Wipe away residue, deep clean and treat erupted skin with a sulfur based toner like the Special Cucumber Lotion.
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3) Moisturize the Eye Area
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Moisturize the delicate eye area with the Ceramide Eye Gel. Tip: Keep your eye gel refrigerated, it will cool and deflate puffy eyes.
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4) Moisturize the Face
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Use a moisturizer that will hydrate and protect without clogging pores like the Oil Free Moisturizer (SPF 17).
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5) Mask
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Draw impurities from your pores by using a clay-based mask such as our Cucumber Tonic Mask 2 to 3 times a week.
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6) Exfoliate
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When skin is erupted it is not good to exfoliate with a scrub which may make matters worse by spreading around bacteria while your skin is in a delicate state. Remove the dead skin cells that can clog pores with our non-abrasive Glycolic Foaming Cleanser. Use once or twice a week in the evening instead of your usual cleanser.
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The following spot treatments will quickly heal existing acne.
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Spot treat whiteheads using our world famous Drying Lotion. This unique blend of salicylic acid and calamine heals and sooths. Apply at night and you will see a dramatic difference overnight.
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The sulfur based quick absorbing Buffering Lotion heals and prevents deep cystic acne.
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Drying Cream can be used on small bumps and pimples. It has a light concealing property makes it ideal for use during the day.
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The Healing Cream contains sulfur to quickly heal and balsam peru to soothe and minimize redness.
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These products specially formulated for acne on the back and chest.
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The fruit acids in the AHA Botanical Body Soap exfoliates without spreading bacteria.
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After showering use a cotton pad to cleanse back and chest with Special Cleansing Lotion “O” to help control excess oil. This sulfur based toner is specifically designed to help treat back and chest acne. Not for use on face.
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Be ConsistentYou’ve heard it before! Maybe it was your teacher, your coach or maybe it was your parents . . . consistency is the key to success. Once you find a skin care regimen that is right for you, be consistent with it. Make it a part of your daily routine morning and night.
The frustration and embarrassment that teen acne has caused can be a thing of the past. You’ve read why so many teens suffer from acne and how it starts. Use the information that you have just learned to help improve the condition of your skin. Remember the three steps, stop taking matters into your own hands, find a skin care regimen that is right for you and be consistent with it. Now go out and face the world with confidence!
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