Acne

What is ACNE?

Acne is the term for pimples and complexion problems that occur in many young people and some adults. Approximately 90% of all people will have acne at some point in their lives. Pimples usually occur on the face, but may extend to the neck, chest, upper arms, back and legs. Acne is only a skin problem and does not affect your general health.

CAUSE

Acne usually begins at puberty and may continue for many years. Teenagers get acne as the body matures and produces hormones that stimulate the sebaceous (oil producting) skin glands to make more sebum, or oil. Sebum lubricates the skin. Sebaceous glands within the hair follicles, or pores, become plugged when oil secretion occurs faster than the oil and skin cells can exit the pores. Sometimes the plug causes the wall of the pore to rupture causing redness, swelling, and pus – in other words a pimple. Plugged oil glands may form blackheads and whiteheads. Blackheads are not caused by dirt; rather there is a bacteria that normally lives on the skin and thrives on the sebum produced by oil bacteria that normally lives on the skin and thrives on the sebum produced by oil glands. Sometimes, this bacteria multiplies and causes inflammation and acne.

Some facts about acne:

Acne is built into your genes; it runs in families.
In women, acne frequently worsens at the time of menstruation.
Your cosmetics should be labeled "oil-free", or "noncomedogenic".
Adult women often have trouble with acne through middle age. The reason is unknown although hormones play some role.

TREATMENT:

Moore Unique Acne Wash
Moore Unique Toner
Oral and/or Topical Medications

What Can Be Done?

Acne cannot be completely prevented. Although, a careful skin care regimen can help to lessen it’s severity and the formation of new pimples.

Helpful tips:

Wash your face twice daily with Moore Unique Acne Wash.

Do not scrub your face with a harsh washcloth or sponge. Scrubbing may actually make it worse by irritating the skin.

Do not squeeze, scratch, or pick the lesions. This can leave tiny, permanent scars on your face.