How to Stop Acne - Factors that Make Acne Worse – Part 2

How to Stop Acne

Factors that Make Acne Worse – Part 2
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F. Cosmetics

Most people can use cosmetics without any side effects, but a small group of users develop cosmetic acne, which usually presents as small, raised whiteheads or small, inflamed papules and pustules over the face where the products has been applied. And because other people are not aware, it has been very difficult for them to find ways on how to stop acne caused by those.

Some cosmetics can cause acne breakouts that occur months from the start of use.
A woman with cosmetic acne is caught in a vicious cycle: the more she breaks out, the more make-up she uses to cover it up, which only leads to worsening of the acne.

Ingredients in cosmetics that may aggravate acne include lanolin, analogs of isopropyl myristate, algae extract, cocoa butter, laurenth-4, lauric acid, octyl palmitate, coconut oil and D&C red pigments. Practically speaking, it is difficult to remember all the ingredients in cosmetics that may aggravate acne. As a general rule, it is best to use cosmetics from well-established, reputable companies that have tested their products extensively and have labeled them
non-comedogenic.


Factors that Aggravate Acne:

• Picking and Squezzing- Stress- Thick, greasy or comedogenic cosmetics
• Steroid Creams
• Certain Drugs
• Heat and Humidity
• Certain Chemicals

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G. Climate

Acne tends to worsen in hot, humid climates and work environments, such as kitchens and steam rooms. Why heat and humidity have such an aggravating effect on acne is not exactly known. We do know, however, that the outer layer of the skin (stratum corneum) swells tremendously under humid conditions. The pressure from the swelling could block the opening of the pilo-sebaceous unit and cause acne to develop.

An artificial source of steam may also aggravate acne. Many people who use facial steaming devices believe they are ‘opening the pores’ – they may actually be swelling them shut.


H. Occupation

Jobs that involve contact with certain chemicals may also worsen acne. These chemicals include insoluble cutting oils (in the engineering and manufacturing industries), crude petroleum (in oil refining industry), diesel oil (in motor mechanics) and halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons (in industries manufacturing conductors and insulators, and insecticides, fungicides and herbicides)


All these factors contributes to acne worsening. Avoiding all mentioned factors above can even help any individuals to stop acne no matter how bad it is, its just a matter of discipline and knowledge on how strong are you to avoid all these things. If you are serious in seeking ways on how to stop acne, prevention is the best thing to do first while it is not yet worst.

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