One theory is that it is not bacteria thats is responsible for causing acne. The real cause is toxins causing pimples.
Unfortunately in today’s environment and climate (unless you are luckily enough to live in the middle of nowhere and grow your own food) it is very difficult to block toxins causing pimples.
Some acidic foods, processed foods, chemically enhanced foods or food with additives can cause imbalances in your body. Even water, air pollution or stress can create these toxins that can invade your body.
If you have too many toxins floating around your body, you may experience one of more of the following symptoms: recurring headaches, low energy, frequent constipation, irritability or acne.
Acne happens when your body cannot remove enough toxins through your kidneys and bowels (which are your first line of defense) and then the second line of defense is your liver . If this is not adequate, toxins will be released through your skin.
It could be said that acne is a sign that the liver is growing weaker in its detoxification abilities . This makes it worthwile to see what toxins are in your environment.
About 25% of men and 50% of women out of their teens will be affected by acne at some point in their lives.
Acne problems affect millions of adults in their 20s, 30s and even older, however some people are more prone to the condition then others. Adult acne problems can be triggered by several factors like use of drugs or medication, vitamin deficiency, hormonal changes, pregnancy, exposure to chemicals or toxins and severe stress. The good news is acne caused by these factors are usually short-lived.
Adult acne is an overproduction of sebum by the sebaceous gland just under the skin (brought on by any one of the triggers above). The propionibacterium acnes bacteria, that lives in the skin on everyone, feeds on the excess sebum and this can cause irritation, inflammation and ultimately acne.
Controlling and managing adult acne problems could mean making more of an effort in hygiene maintenance and changes to medication, lifestyle or diet.
If as an adult, you are affected by just a spot or two then an over the counter medicine should suffice, if the condition is more severe then a trip to the doctor or dermatologist is advised as they will diagnose the condition and suggest the best course of action.
Hormones are responsible for a large number of cases of acne because they are responsible for the maturation of oil glands in skin, which is why children do not get acne. So some people would say hormones and pimples go hand in hand.
Hormones are the main reason why teenagers start to get spots, the changes in their bodies like a female’s breasts developing or a male’s voice deepening are triggered by them.
There are several other occasions in a lifetime when hormones and pimples can collide such as menopause, during pregnancy, stressful situations or really any time they become unbalanced and want to wreak havoc.
When a person becomes a teenager and the oil glands go into overdrive, there is a terror that the spots will continue for the rest of their lives. Thankfully, this is not the case as hormones balance out. Some situations within life may trigger an outbreak of acne but this is normal, can be treated successfully and won’t last forever.
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