If you are wondering when your acne will stop you need to evaluate this to get your answers. Knowing this will help you reduce and eventually stop your acne.

What is acne?

Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It causes whiteheads, blackheads, or pimples. Acne is most common among teenagers, though it affects people of all ages and if you are reading this you are among the people who always questioning when acne will stop, right?

Types of acne:

• Blackheads: Open bumps on the skin that fill with excess oil and dead skin. They look as if dirt has been deposited in the bump, but the dark spots are actually caused by an irregular light reflection off the clogged follicle.

• Whiteheads: Bumps that remain closed by oil and dead skin.

• Papules: Small red or pink bumps that become inflamed.

• Pustules: Pimples containing pus. They look like whiteheads surrounded by red rings. They can cause scarring if picked or scratched.

• Fungal acne: This type occurs when an excess of yeast develops in the hair follicles. They can become itchy and inflamed.

• Nodules: Solid pimples that are deep in your skin. They are large and painful.

• Cysts: Pus-filled pimples. These can cause scars.

Causes of acne:

• Excess oil (sebum) production.
• Hair follicles are clogged by oil and dead skin cells.
• Bacteria.
• Inflammation.
• Stress.
• Cosmetics.
• Age. People of all ages can get acne, but it’s most common in teenagers.
• Hormonal changes. Such changes are common during puberty or pregnancy.
• Family history. Genetics plays a role in acne. If both of your parents had acne, you’re likely to develop it too.
• Greasy or oily substances. You may develop acne when your skin comes into contact with oil or oily lotions and creams.
• Friction or pressure on your skin. This can be caused by items such as telephones, cellphones, helmets, tight collars, and backpacks.

Knowing the causes of your acne will help you reduce it and make it go away forever.

Pro Tip:

• When new acne popped up, check back on your latest routine that may cause the acne.
• Start part by part of your face to remove your acne. For eg, this month you start treating your chin part by eating less sugar and don’t eat junk food. If you can do more parts it is even better for you. The faster your acne will stop.
• When changing to new skincare products give it 7-14 days to show results. Don’t easily give up and change to new skincare. Your skin needs time to adapt to the new skincare.
• Take supplements to help treat your inner body as many causes of acne comes from an unhealthy body. Acne will stop when you have a healthy inside out.
• Drink enough water and make sure your skin has enough hydration too.

I too faced acne before and I learn to understand the causes of acne. Acne will stop when you treat it right but don’t worry so much if you sometimes have acne one or two as that is normal. If I can achieve my dream skin, you can too. Be patient and consistent and your acne will stop from popping up on your face, trust me! Much love 😘