Teenage Acne Causes and Treatments
Most teenagers will be affected by some form of acne as they enter puberty. It may seem like the end of the world for your teenager when the first pimple appears on their face. However, in most cases understanding why teenagers get pimples may be the first step in treating the outbreak that they are bound to experience.
While some teenagers may never have pimples, most will experience some form of acne. Unfortunately, some face severe acne. This is the approximate breakdown of acne among teenagers worldwide.
- Mild acne affects about 50-60% of teenagers
- Moderate acne occurs in around 30-40% of teenagers
- Severe acne impacts approximately 10-15% of teenagers
What are the causes of teenage acne?
Although this is not a complete list, these are some of the main factors that could be causing breakouts in your teen’s complexion:
- Hormonal changes during puberty
- Genetics
- Skin type
- Diet
- Stress levels
- Skincare and hygiene habits
In most of the above instances, a small adjustment in daily habits or skin care routines could lead to the successful control and treatment of their outbreak.
The formation of acne in simple terms:
- Hormonal Changes: During puberty, hormone levels, particularly androgens, increase significantly, leading to a rise in oil (sebum) production in the skin.
- Excess Oil Production: Overactive sebaceous glands produce too much sebum (oil), which can clog pores.
- Dead Skin Cells: Skin cells shed naturally, but in teens, they can mix with excess oil (sebum) and stick together, blocking pores.
- Bacteria Growth: Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) is a common skin bacterium that thrives in clogged pores, leading to inflammation.
- Inflammation: The immune system’s reaction to bacteria and blocked pores causes redness, swelling, and pus, resulting in a pimple.
How to Treat Common Acne?
Now that you have understood what the common cause of acne is, it becomes easier to understand how to treat acne outbreaks. However, if in doubt or if you do not have success in the treatment, please consult a medical professional.
The primary cause of teenage acne is the excess oil clogging their pores. Maintaining clear pores and reducing the oiliness of their skin is therefore one of the first steps to take in reducing acne.
Establish a strict routine of washing your face at least twice a day, ideally three times daily. Use a natural soap that contains anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
Why Choose Turmeric Soap with Laurel?
Not all soaps are equal! Some soap can increase and aggravate the problem. Let me explain:
Soap is produced by mixing oils with caustic soda. A natural by-product of this process is glycerine, which is fairly valuable. Glycerine is also a very effective moisturizer as it is a natural humectant (attracts water). Commercial soap manufacturers extract the natural glycerine from the soap that they manufacture and sell this separately in order to increase profits. To replace the glycerine they add extra oils to the soap so that your skin does not dry out. This oil is usually a common fat such as palm oil.
Handmade soaps retain natural glycerin, keeping your skin moisturized without extra oiliness.
Keep it Natural
Many soaps, both commercial and handmade, contain synthetic ingredients such as fragrances and colorants as well as some chemicals that may not be all that great for your skin.
Use a soap that contains only natural ingredients.
Turmeric and Laurel Soap.
Both of these amazing natural ingredients have properties that are beneficial to controlling and reducing acne in your teenager’s skin.
- Anti-inflammatory – reduces redness and swelling
- Antimicrobial – destroys the bacteria causing the swelling
- Oil Control – helps reduce sebum production
- Gentle exfoliation -removes minute particles blocking pores
- Anti-oxidant – protects from free radical damage
Lastly, turmeric and laurel soap contains a combination of Mediterranean olive pomace oil, palm olein and coconut oil that has been carefully saponified into a gentle yet effective soap. These oils leave just enough natural moisture on your skin that your body does not overproduce oils (sebum). This results in a natural reduction in the acne-causing sebum produced resulting in healthier skin.
What Customers Say!
I recently tried the Turmeric Soap for my 14 year old daughter, and I’m beyond impressed with the results!
After struggling with acne-related inflammation for a while, we were looking for a gentle, natural solution to calm her skin and this soap exceeded my expectations! Within a few days we could see a reduction in redness and her skin was less irritated.
Over time her break outs have started to fade and her skin is glowing!!
Highly recommend!
Jenn – Lonehill
Where to Buy Turmeric Soap with Laurel
Currently, this soap is available only on the Bubble & Style website. Orders are dispatched and shipped through Pudo, and shipping times are efficient, with most parcels arriving within 3 to 5 days from the order date.
