Adolescence is a very memorable stage of everyone’s life. It is during this stage where we figure out who we want to become, build our dreams and develop our physical and psychological well-being.
However, with all the demands of school, family, and friends, being a teenager is not always a walk in the park. Some go through tough times, dealing with not just the people around them but also dealing with all the changes that happen in their bodies during this stage of life. You get mood swings, you get angry and upset all of a sudden, and you seem to be emotional all of the time.
Relax! You are not alone.
What causes all this drama?
Hormones are important substances in our body capable of developing secondary gender characteristics. For females, it helps the formation of breasts, widening of hips, and developing of our reproductive system. For males, it develops the Adam’s apple, deepening of the voice, production of bodily hair, and development of the male reproductive organ.
Hormone’s role is very complex and affects all that, our mood, and our skin too.
Although it is not true for everyone, teenagers usually suffer from acne. Again, because of all the hormonal changes that are happening, it affects the skin in many different ways. Especially for those who are predisposed to have oily skin, it is usually at this stage that it starts to come about.
What’s the connection?
Hormones can trigger excess oil production that leaves you with not just a shiny forehead, but also with acne. Because of too much oil in the skin, it suffocates the pores, resulting in clogging. When acne-causing bacteria gets involved, it infects the pore and leads to a brand new zit.
Blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples are all types of acne.
What can a Teenager do?
Although we cannot stop the hormones in action during adolescence, there are many different ways to help prevent or deal with acne. It is best to consult a dermatologist to help figure out the best solution fit for your skin type to solve acne.
It is also important to note that there is no single effective solution to treat acne for all skin types. Acne is usually multi-factorial, and the approach to healing it usually focuses on what factors are involved in its formation.
Wash Your Face Twice Daily
Use a mild facial cleanser twice a day to remove excess oil and dirt. It is recommended to use a cleanser with salicylic acid to help dissolve clogs in pores that may worsen acne. Do not wash your face more than twice a day to prevent stripping off too much oil that will just make your skin more sensitive.
Avoid Water that is Too Hot
Washing with warm water is preferable to help open pores but avoid using water that is too hot. Aside from damaging the skin, it may also cause dryness. Our body will compensate if it thinks there is not enough moisture. The result? It will lead to overproduction of sebum.
Apply a Lightweight Moisturizer
Moisturizers are made to hydrate our skin; however, not all moisturizers are created equal. If you are acne-prone, most likely you have oily skin. Choose gel-based or water-based moisturizers that will not clog the pores. Cream-based moisturizers are usually formulated for people with dry skin. Test out products and choose which is best suited for your skin type.
Wash Your Face Twice Daily
Use a mild facial cleanser twice a day to remove excess oil and dirt. It is recommended to use a cleanser with salicylic acid to help dissolve clogs in pores that may worsen acne. Do not wash your face more than twice a day to prevent stripping off too much oil that will just make your skin more sensitive.
Avoid Water that is Too Hot
Washing with warm water is preferable to help open pores but avoid using water that is too hot. Aside from damaging the skin, it may also cause dryness. Our body will compensate if it thinks there is not enough moisture. The result? It will lead to overproduction of sebum.
Apply a Lightweight Moisturizer
Moisturizers are made to hydrate our skin; however, not all moisturizers are created equal. If you are acne-prone, most likely you have oily skin. Choose gel-based or water-based moisturizers that will not clog the pores. Cream-based moisturizers are usually formulated for people with dry skin. Test out products and choose which is best suited for your skin type.
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