There are many things that can aggravate acne. The main acne triggers are hormones, stress, and some foods. What holds true for one person may not hold true for another. In the professional world of skin care, these are the things that are considered triggers.
Hormones are a big trigger when it comes to acne. Many women get hormonal acne right before they menstruate. Women tend to get more adult acne, while teen boys get more severe acne then most girls, since girls don�t have increasing testosterone like their counterparts do.
Male hormones called androgens also stimulate the oil glands in the skin. Combine androgens and testosterone, and guys have a volatile combination. Testosterone also stimulates the oil glands in the skin. As a boy becomes a teenager, the levels of these hormones are increasing, which can trigger and aggravate acne.
Food is a non-direct means of triggering acne. While a specific food does not cause acne, what can happen is that when we aren’t eating well, our bodies can be in a stressful state. In that stressful state your sebaceous glands produce more oil. There’s no hard evidence that food triggers acne, but it comes up often as a trigger. This is due to the body not being in a balanced state when we don’t eat healthy.
Stress is another trigger that can aggravate acne. When somebody is stressed out, they generate more sebum (oil). This extra sebum on the skin acts like glue causing dead skin cells to stick to the skin and clog pores.
Finally, if there are things that are rubbing against your face, they can be causing residual dirt to be left on your skin. It’s very important to make sure you wash off any residual dirt or debris each day. Be sure to wash your face before going to sleep each night.
