Imperfections: the cause
Imperfections often mean the presence of blackheads, which can affect all types
of skin: greasy, combination, normal or dehydrated. The main causes of imperfections
are:
Lifestyle
This has a very significant impact on the skin. A lifestyle where there is too little
sleep and a situation that gives rise to stress and an unbalanced diet can affect
the skin. This may spark off a chain reaction that over stimulates the sebaceous
gland and generates irregular secretion.
Hormonal component.
This is a component for women, especially in the pre-menstrual period. The production
of sebum increases in an irregular way which can affect the skin.
Pollution
Pollution in our towns and cities can exacerbate imperfections. Dirt molecules are
deposited on the skin clogging it, obstructing the sebaceous ducts encouraging the
appearance of blackheads.
Use of some cosmetics
Some soap products which can be effective against impurities can often leave the
skin feeling dry.
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skin
Aggravated imperfections
Symptoms
More dilated pores- leading to irregular thick skin texture- giving appearance of
a coarse, dull, unclear complexion. With age, sometimes these imperfections persist
and evolve with time. They get aggravated and deeply rooted, look more established
and visible.
What does such a skin need ?
Apart from regular topical creams, it requires occasional deep treatment- In-depth
renovation which could be done by skin resurfacing procedures like micro-dermabrasion:
- in a dermatologist’s clinic or using Home kits.
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Sudden eruptions (breakouts)
Symptoms
Sudden eruptions followed by redness and inflammation with stinging sensation.
How does a localised breakout appear?
Due to factors like hormonal changes, stress, pollution, weather changes-
» Cluster of dead cells begin to build up in certain areas.
» Skin thickens there, it obstructs the pores.
» Sebum produced cannot get secreted out. It gets trapped.
» Due to the accumulated sebum, sebum glands get bigger in size.
» Bacteria proliferate in the sebum.
» Sudden local eruptions with stinging & redness appears.
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Your Questions, our answers regarding skin imperfections.
1. Can stress cause skin imperfections to appear?
Yes, stress has an induspitable effect on the skin and can notably cause the appearance
of redness, small spots, shine and blackheads.
2. Is it possible to experience unclear skin problems
if you never had acne as a child?
Yes. Usually acne begins during puberty and clears up around the age of 20.However
skin imperfections may persist into adulthood, particularly in women.
3. Can taking a contraception pill have a positive influence
on skin imperfections?
Yes. But the depends on the type of the pill and on its dosage of the two principal
components oestrogen and progesterone. Oestrogen has quite a beneficial effect on
the skin and thus on imperfections, whereas certain types of progesterone can stimulate
the sebaceous glands.
4. Can menstruation cause an ‘’acne-style’’ eruption
even during adulthood?
Yes, as during the second half of the hormonal cycle, oestrogen production drops
whereas certain types of progesterone can stimulate the sebaceous glands.
5. Are the skin imperfections contagious?
No. The development of these cutaneous anomalies takes place inside the hair follicles
away from the air