Some studies have shown , that a healthy diet consisting of fresh fruit, vegetables and lean meat can be very helpful in decreasing oily skin and as a result, decreases the breakouts of acne! Eating fatty food, increases the amount of free fatty acid circulating in the blood. High levels of fatty acids, have been thought too increase secretion of sebum, making the skin oily.
Of course, you could say this oil didn't cause any acne. It's just oil. But if just some of that oil gets dried out over a pore, then it is now blocking the pore, and causing an oil bubble to form, which will get infected and be acne. If you are already fighting an acne problem, it can really make a huge difference to keep your environment as oil-free as you can.
Of course, you could say this oil didn't cause any acne. It's just oil. But if just some of that oil gets dried out over a pore, then it is now blocking the pore, and causing an oil bubble to form, which will get infected and be acne. If you are already fighting an acne problem, it can really make a huge difference to keep your environment as oil-free as you can.
The exact cause of acne is poorly understood! Problem is definitely with the sebaceous glands. These glands secrete an oily substance known as sebum to lubricate your hair and skin. It's not known what triggers the increased production of sebum that leads to acne. But a number of factors — including hormones, bacteria, certain medications and heredity — play a role definitely. Some experts are saying that it could also be a hereditary condition. Although, there are some factors which are known to be linked to acne. Some of these factors are:
* Hormonal activity, such as menstrual cycles and puberty
* Stress, through increased output of hormones from the adrenal (stress) glands.
* Hyperactive sebaceous glands, secondary to the three hormone sources above.
* Accumulation of dead skin cells.
* Bacteria in the pores, to which the body becomes 'allergic'.
* Skin irritation or scratching of any sort will activate inflammation.
* Use of anabolic steroids.
* Any medication containing halogens (iodides, chlorides, bromides), lithium, barbiturates, or androgens.
* Exposure to high levels of chlorine compounds, particularly chlorinated dioxins, can cause severe, long-lasting acne, known as Chlor-acne.
