What Causes Acne On The Face?

No one is immune to pimples and although picking blemishes gives you short term satisfaction, you are left with a not so friendly reminder on your face. Whether you’ve had it in the past or have recently experienced breakouts on your face, learn the causes of acne to prevent future ones from appearing.

What causes acne on the face and when does it occur?

Acne commonly occurs during puberty. However it can happen anytime dependent on a range of factors such as:

• Hormonal changes
• Genetics
• Use of harsh skincare ingredients
• Build up of dead skin cells and oils from not properly washing the face
• Excessive production of sebum (oil)

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How is acne formed?

Your skin has pores that connect to oil glands under the skin. These glands are responsible for the production of a regulated amount of sebum which carries dead skin cells through the follicles to the surface of the skin. Pustules, or more commonly referred to as a pimple is formed when these follicles get blocked as oil builds up under the skin as it’s infected with bacteria.[vc_single_image image=”16739″ img_size=”medium” onclick=”img_link_large”]

Where do face breakouts occur?

The most common place for adults to experience acne on the face is along the jawline and cheek. Whereas with teens, the hot spots for breakouts are on the T-zone: forehead, nose and chin.

 

What options are there to treat and prevent future breakouts on the face?

1. Regularly cleansing, exfoliating and moisturising the face: Treat don’t strip

Double cleansing, moisturising the face daily and exfoliating 2-3 times a week with pH balanced products will clear away the daily buildup of dead skin cells and oil from your face. Sticking with gentle skincare products will ensure that your skin’s pH balance is not thrown out of whack which can leave your face prone to irritation and infection.

 

Often oily skin is an indicator of dry or dehydrated skin as the sebum production is sent into overdrive in an attempt to balance the skin’s natural oil and moisture levels. By moisturising and wearing sunscreen daily, the skin’s barrier is protected, minimising the amount of water loss.

 

Results Active Protect SPF50+ is a lightweight and oil-free sunscreen that comes in a handy tube ready for on the go application. It can be worn by itself or under makeup and best of all, it’s been formulated specifically to be used in conjunction with any of our skin treatments.[vc_single_image image=”16740″ img_size=”medium”]Refine and rejuvenate your skin with microdermabation

 

2. Undergoing regular skin treatments: Acne Beta Peel + LED Light Therapy

Skin treatments such as chemical peels work by deeply penetrating beneath the epidermis to treat congested pores, build of dead skin cells, pigmentation, large open pores, blemishes and breakouts. Unlike physical exfoliation processes, chemical peels do not aggravate or create tiny wounds in the top layer of the skin. The Acne Beta Peel combines the unique properties of salicylic and dioic acid to effectively destroy acne causing bacteria and prevent future breakouts.[vc_single_image image=”16741″ img_size=”medium”]We highly recommend the LED Light Therapy treatment after a chemical peel as it aids killing acne causing bacteria, soothes redness, stimulates collagen, accelerates healing time and enhances your treatment results.[vc_single_image image=”16742″ img_size=”medium”]

What causes acne scars?

Whilst not dangerous, breakouts can leave scars and hyperpigmentation. Whilst hyperpigmentation can fade over time, scarring appear as permanent textural indentations on the skin. Skin Needling is an effective solution in reducing the appearance of scarring. Using the DermaPen, tiny needles on a motorised head create micro wounds. This triggers your body’s natural response to generate new skin cells, stimulate collagen and elastin. For optimum results, we recommend 4 to 6 treatments combined with the healing properties of LED Light Therapy to reduce the appearance of scarring, improve skin texture, reduces pore size and a rejuvenated complexion.[vc_single_image image=”16743″ img_size=”medium”]Results Laser Clinics is one of Australia’s most trusted provider of Laser Hair Removal, Skin treatments & Cosmetic Injectables. Results Laser Clinic is available nationally & are committed to delivering results that make you look & feel your best.

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Causes of pimples on face in adults: Top tips on how to prevent face breakouts

If we had to choose a single thing we didn’t miss about being a teenager, the answer would’ve been unanimous: pimples. Taxes over breakouts, anyday. But just like understanding your finances, by delving into the causes of pimples on the face in adulthood, you can finally regain control of your skin. It’s time to show them who’s boss!

 

Here are the 4 main causes of pimples on the face in adults and essential tips on how to avoid them:

 

1. Buildup of skin cells, dirt and oil

Pimples, breakouts, whiteheads and blackheads are formed when a buildup of dead skin cells, dirt, oil and acne causing bacteria clog your pores. Leading inflammation, irritation and unsightly red blemishes.

 [vc_single_image image=”16291″]TOP TIP #1: Wash your face twice daily and exfoliating on a regular basis

By regularly washing your face in the morning and night, your skin is free from the dead skin cells, dirt and environmental pollutants that have inhabited on your face during the day. An additional step in your journey to a clearer complexion is exfoliating. Chemical Peels are an effective way to target priorities such as

• Treating active acne
• Eliminating acne causing bacteria to prevent future breakouts
• Evens out your complexion
• Reduce the appearance of redness and inflammation
• Improves texture
• Tightens pores

Combined with the healing properties of LED Light Therapy, you are on your way to a blemish-free and radiant complexion. This treatment effectively destroys acne causing bacteria, soothes and calms inflammation as well as encourages cellular repair.

[vc_single_image image=”16292″]TOP TIP #2: Change your pillowcases on a regular basis

Your friend who’s regularly changing their pillowcase may have been on to something. Studies have shown that changing your pillowcase every few days can reduce the chances of your skin from breaking out. Why? Over time, your pillowcase becomes a haven for dead skin cells, dirt and oil from your clothes, face and hair.[vc_single_image image=”16293″]TOP TIP #3: Wash your hair frequently to avoid oil transferring onto your face

We’ve all slept in dirty and oily hair after a night out or a long week and have woken up to the unwelcome sight of a pimple or 2 on the face – surprise! By washing your hair regularly especially after exercising can reduce oils from the hair from transferring onto your face and contributing to the pimple population.

 

1. Harsh chemicals and/or incorrect skincare products

We’ve all bought into skin care marketing at one point. I see it, I want it, I got it (and now I’ve got acne). Harsh chemicals and skincare products that don’t suit your skin type can cause irritation or infection in the skin, leading to breakouts.

 

Wearing sunscreen is an investment your skin will thank you in the future. By minimising your time in the sun and wearing sunscreen, you can prevent your skin from drying out and producing excess oil that can clog your pores.[vc_single_image image=”16294″]TOP TIP #4: Wear sunscreen

White sticky casts from sunscreen are a thing of the past. With Results Active Protect SPF 50+, you can both moisturise and protect your skin from the sun. Lightweight and oil free, it can be worn by itself or underneath your daily makeup. Who said sun safety couldn’t be comfortable?[vc_single_image image=”16295″]TOP TIP #5: Ensuring that your skin is pH balanced

Like people, the skin performs its best when it’s at its happiest and that’s the pH level of 5.5. Harsh ingredients in skincare can throw your skin’s pH balance off, leaving it more prone to irritation, redness and discomfort: the prime environment for a variety of skin conditions.

3. Diet

So much to do, so little time. As easy it is to eat out all the time, the effects of eating a large amount of oily and highly processed food shows (quite literally on the skin). Studies have shown that there are links between eating highly processed foods and breakouts forming on the face in adults. By consuming a balanced diet rich in nutrients, your body is able to function at its peak.[vc_single_image image=”16296″]TOP TIP #6: Ensure that you drink an adequate amount of water

By drinking a sufficient amount of water everyday, your skin can adequately clear away toxins, keeping the skin hydrated and oil levels balanced. Dry and dehydrated skin often prompts the body to produce more oil which then increases the chance of breakouts occuring.

 

1. Hormones

The skin’s response to hormonal changes can lead to breakouts. The rise in hormone levels can trigger higher production of oil, colonisation of acne causing bacteria and inflammation of clogged pores.

 

Starting or stopping contraceptive pills play a huge part in causing face breakouts in adults as they cause hormone levels to fluctuate accordingly. By consulting with your healthcare professional and testing out which options work best for you, smooth skin is just a step away!

 

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Acne Symptoms

Turn those “sigh”-ns and symptoms of acne into sighs of relief by understanding what causes acne and what treatments are available in helping you to return to clear and smooth skin.[vc_single_image image=”16283″ img_size=”500×500″]

1. Blackheads

Blackheads appear as small dark brown to black spots on the skin and are commonly found on the nose, sides of your nose, forehead and chin. Contrary to popular belief, blackheads don’t contain dirt. Instead, they’re open pores filled with bacteria and oil which turns brown when oxidised (is exposed to oxygen).

2. Whiteheads

Whiteheads occur when dead skin cells and oil become trapped in pores that don’t make it to the surface. However, like the name suggests, they appear as white raised bumps unlike blackheads as no oxidation is involved (not exposure to oxygen).

3. Papules

This is caused when excess oil and skin cells clog an open pore. Papules appear as small red, tender bumps that develop from being infected with bacteria but do not contain pus.

4. Pustules

When a papule is left untreated and accumulates pus, this blemish turned into a pustule. Commonly referred to as pimples, pustules are papules with pus at their tips.

5. Nodules

Nodules are large solid lumps located beneath the skin. They are painful to the touch and any attempt to pop it should be avoided as it may lead to irritation. Nodules are the result of overactive oil glands, excessive acne causing bacteria and abnormal buildup of dead skin cells within a pore.

6. Cysts

Like nodules, cysts are also large lumps located beneath the skin. However, they’re filled with pus and painful to touch. It is important to avoid any temptation to pop the cyst as this can encourage bacteria to be introduced back into the skin, worsening the cyst.

 

What factors can worsen acne?

• Stress

[vc_single_image image=”16284″ img_size=”500×500″]Whilst stress does not directly contribute to the development of acne, research has shown that hormones produced when stressed can worsen pre-existing breakouts. Cortisol and androgens are secreted by the endocrine system in response to stress. This then prompts an increase in the production of sebum. ^[1]

 

The best way to tell is to notice whether your acne worsens in times of stress is to monitor whether your breakout symptoms gets worse during periods of high stress.

– Hormonal changes

[vc_single_image image=”16285″ img_size=”500×500″]Starting or stopping contraceptive pills can flare up acne symptoms in women. By following the advice of your healthcare professional in the types of contraception methods, your acne symptoms will lesson with a bit of trial and error in the pill department – we can relate! It is also common for blemishes to appear in the lead up to or during the “time of month”.

 

Men are not immune to acne! An increased amount of testosterone can stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce excess sebum or oil production. This clogs pores and leads to breakouts.

 

Whilst hormones and genetics leave little room for managing our skin, treatments and certain lifestyle changes can alleviate current symptoms and prevent future breakouts.

 

What can treat acne?

Acne Beta Peel + LED Light Therapy

Chemical peels are an effective way of targeting acne causing bacteria to effectively clear congested pores and the build-up of dead skin cells. The Acne Beta Peel deeply cleanses and unblocks pores to prevent further congestion, destroys acne causing bacteria and treats existing breakouts.

 

Compared to physical exfoliants, chemical peels work beneath the skin without causing any abrasion. By deeply penetrating into the skin, salicylic and dioic acid in the Acne Beta Peel work hand in hand to dissolving dead skin cells as well as reducing future chances of breakouts. For maximum results, we recommend 4 to 6 treatments at fortnightly intervals.

 

Combined with the healing properties of LED Light Therapy where blue light is used to accelerate recovery time as well as reducing acne causing bacteria, the Acne Beta Peel makes enlarged congested pores a thing of the past![vc_single_image image=”16286″ img_size=”500×500″ add_caption=”yes”]

#RealResults After x 6 Acne Beta Peel + LED Light Therapy

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#RealResults after x 1 Micro Express and Acne Beta Peel + LED Light Therapy

Microdermabrasion

Exfoliating ain’t your thing? Microdermabrasion is an option! Using a motorised diamond tipped wand, dead skin cells are exfoliated before being vacuumed away. Prevention is key – with your pores free of congestion, you don’t have to worry about clogged pores that can lead to future breakouts. With sessions such as the Micro Express being as short as 10 minutes, a skin refresh has never been so easy!

Book in a complimentary consultation with one of our qualified skin therapists to see which treatment would be the best for you![vc_single_image image=”16288″ img_size=”500×500″]Whilst this sounds like an open invitation to scrub your skin senseless, thorough daily cleansing of the skin focuses on regularly clearing the skin from the buildup of oil and dead skin cells. The Results Active Clean is a gentle everyday cleanser that is paraben and sulfate free, meaning that your natural oils will not be stripped away!

 

Often overlooked due to the traditionally unpleasant texture, sun protection is essential in ensuring that your skin doesn’t prematurely age and lose its elasticity or dry out which is a one way ticket to oily skin!

 

To nourish and protect your newly treated skin from the damaging effects of the sun, Results Active Protect SPF50+ is important in your everyday skincare routine. Oil free and lightweight, it can be used under your everyday makeup or by itself.

 

Results Laser Clinics is one of Australia’s most trusted provider of Laser Hair Removal, Skin treatments & Cosmetic Injectables. Results Laser Clinic is available nationally & are committed to delivering results that make you look & feel your best.

For more information, call our experts or chat online, to ask any questions, or to arrange a free no commitment consultation.

How to prevent acne scars

We’ve all been there – scrubs, tears, every trick in the online skin bible in our pursuit in removing unwanted acne scars. To understand how skin treatments can resurface your skin back to smoothness, we explore the different types of acne scars and which treatments are best suited in the pursuit for your skin’s smoother future.

 

Commonly associated with each other but fundamentally not the same, post inflammatory hyperpigmentation and acne scars are both visible, textural results that are often left behind from acne. 

 

What is post inflammatory hyperpigmentation?

Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation occurs when there’s discolouration left on the skin. It’s a flat area that ranges in colour from red to pink, brown or purple dependant on your skin tone. 

 

From disruptions in the healing process of wounds, rashes and pimples, inflammation arises from the trauma caused to the skin. When the skin heats up too much, melanin is produced, leaving a darker colour. 

 

Not to despair, post inflammatory hyperpigmentation fades over time. However, if you have an event or just want to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation, certain skin treatments can help in smoothing out the skin tone and texture such as Skin Needling using the innovative DermaPen technology. A motorised head containing micro needles safely punctures the skin, to trigger cellular repair and renewal to effectively reduce the appearance of an uneven complexion, scarring and your skin’s texture.

 

What types of acne scars are there?[vc_single_image image=”15992″ img_size=”full”]Atrophic scars appears as a depressed indentation in the skin as a result of a loss in skin tissue. The three common types of atrophic scars are: boxcar scars, rolling scars and ice pick scars. [vc_single_image image=”15993″ img_size=”full”]This occurs when there’s an excess in collagen which results in a raised scar which is pink when fresh before fading to match your skin colour.

 

How can I stop acne scars from forming in the first place? 

As tempting it is to pick your skin, the regret lasts longer than the immediate satisfaction from picking at these scars. Here are several reasons why:

• Introduction of more bacteria
• Aggravation of the skin

• Formation of acne scars

 

Resetting, daily. Repeat. On top of cleansing your face daily, exfoliating 2-3 times a week can reduce your chances of developing acne. Acne vulgaris, also known as “common acne” appears as whiteheads, blackheads and pimples on the face and is caused predominantly by: 

• Build up of dead skin cells 
• Excessive production of oil on the face 
• Build up of bacteria on the face 

 

Regular Microdermabrasion treatments works by removing the buildup of dead skin cells, leaving you with a decongested pores, evening out your skin tone and texture. With minimal downtime, you’ll have fresh and glowing skin in as quick as 10 minutes. A skin treat whilst you’re on your lunch break? Count me in!

 

Investing for the future 

Spent so much on creams that don’t work? We can relate. 

 

Skin treatments such as the Acne Beta Peel + LED Light Therapy targets stubborn acne causing bacteria beneath the surface of your skin, allowing you to spend more time and money on the things you want![vc_single_image image=”15994″ img_size=”medium”]The Acne Beta Peel uses a combination of Salicylic Acid and Dioic Acid to target acne causing bacteria, effectively reducing the risk of future scarring as well as addressing

• Clogged pores 
• Blocked comedones 
• Reducing inflammation and redness
• Evening out your skin tone
• Reduces the risk of future break outs

 

Combined with the healing properties from the LED Light Therapy treatment accelerates the healing process by stimulating the skin’s cells, the Acne Beta Peel penetrates deep to target acne causing bacteria, resetting your skin for a fresh start to the day. 

 

Book in a complimentary consultation with our passionate team of therapists and start your journey to a clearer complexion.

 

Results Laser Clinics is one of Australia’s most trusted provider of Laser Hair Removal, Skin treatments & Cosmetic Injectables. Results Laser Clinic is available nationally & are committed to delivering results that make you look & feel your best.

For more information, call our experts or chat online, to ask any questions, or to arrange a free no commitment consultation.