The frustration that comes with dealing with acne is something that doesn't always go away with age. There are many adults that deal with the same chronic struggle that often plagues young adolescents. What some don't understand and have a hard time comprehending is what causes chronic acne for one person isn't always the same cause for another. Acne happens when the pores of your skin get blocked by dead skin cells, oil, makeup or bacteria.

While acne can appear anywhere on the body, it usually finds its home on your face. An oil called sebum is a huge contributor to the acne issue. Those who produce a high level of sebum often found that their skin is prone to being oily, which is the skin type more apt to have acne. Blackheads are also a skin issue that is commonly experienced. A blackhead is when dark dirt gets stuck in pores. Here are the triggers that often contribute to acne:

Hormones

During puberty there is a huge increase of the hormones that course through a person's body. The imbalance of the hormones, whether androgens or estrogen, can heavily contribute to acne. What many people don't understand is that there are also many hormone imbalances that can occur in adulthood. There are several autoimmune conditions that can potentially impact your hormones thus impacting the way your skin looks and if it is prone to breakouts.

Certain Medications

There are specific medications that can very negatively impact your skin. Medications that contain androgens, lithium and corticosteroids can highly increase the frequency with which you experience acne. If you see a pattern with taking new medications and a presence of acne, you may have a contributing factor to your acne. If you have certain medical conditions that demand medication, talk to your doctors about other options or different dosages.

Diet

There are numerous studies that have indicated a link between dietary choices and the presence of acne. Products that are highly rich in carbohydrates and dairy can trigger acne. There is often some correlation between high levels of chocolate consumption and acne. We often don't think about all the ways in which our dietary choices can effect our skin, though we are well aware of how it effects our health. However, the skin's condition is often a direct reflection of internal health.

Stress

Those who live highly stressful lifestyles can be more susceptible to having acne breakouts. Stress can cause a hormonal imbalance. When there is a hormonal shift there can be an increase of the amount of sebum that is produced by the face. This will likely cause the increase of acne.

Proper skin care is incredibly important in order to combat acne, blackheads, and enlarged pores. Cleaning and maintaining the skin with expensive skin care products is not necessary, there are numerous essential oils and organic products that occur in nature which will effectively and actively clean, moisturize and treat your skin. Acne may be caused by the aspects listed above, but specific skincare regimens may prove to be helpful in treating the issue.

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Founder Ray Spotts has a passion for all things natural and has made a life study of nature as it relates to health and well-being. Ray became a forerunner bringing products to market that are extraordinarily effective and free from potentially harmful chemicals and additives. For this reason Ray formed Trusted Health Products, a company you can trust for clean, effective, and healthy products. Ray is an organic gardener, likes fishing, hiking, and teaching and mentoring people to start new businesses. You can get his book for free, “How To Succeed In Business Based On God’s Word,” at www.rayspotts.com.