Everything You Need to Know for Acne Awareness Month 2017 If you’re among the 50 million people living in the United States with acne, every day may feel like it’s dedicated to acne awareness, but June is still reserved as a time to shine a light on a subject by creating awareness for, and laying out the real facts behind, acne and how to treat it. What is Acne? Acne is attributed mostly to a hormonal imbalance, which can affect the function of the sebaceous glands, whose job it is to create sebum, or oil. This oil travels along the pore to hydrate and protect the skin on the surface. When too much sebum becomes clogged within a pore and pairs with dead skin cells from the surface, bacteria known as P. acnes forms, triggering an inflammatory response from the body. This process is known as the acne cascade, and usually results in red, swollen bumps known as pimples, a symptom of acne. Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, and can affect anyone regardle...
The Benefits of Using Honey to Help Your Acne, From the Inside, Out! There are countless creams, lotions, serums and spot treatments out there to help anyone with acne-prone skin improve their condition, but there’s one natural ingredient that can be effective without worrying about what you’re putting on your body, and it may already be your kitchen. The Sweet Truth About Honey Honey has been used to help with various skin conditions for years, including acne. It is naturally rich in anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, and when used in its raw form (which is how all use of honey for skin care is recommended,) delivers a healthy dose of vitamins, enzymes and phytonutrients that can strengthen the skin. Raw honey is mainly used to moisturize and soothe dry, damaged skin , and its osmotic effect on the skin, which draws out excess fluid in a wound or irritation, can provide temporary relief for inflammatory acne, while reducing redness and even ...