WHAT CAUSES ACNE?
Got Acne? You have probably heard a million different theories as to what causes acne, such as: ✔️ Acne is an internal issue; you need to do a detox or cleanse. ✔️ Acne is caused from a dirty face; you need to scrub your skin until it is squeaky clean. ✔️ Acne is caused by greasy foods and a poor diet; you need to drink celery juice and become a vegetarian. ✔️ Acne is caused by makeup; you should never wear makeup. ✔️ Acne is caused by hormones; you probably have a hormonal imbalance. ✔️ Acne is caused by a curse that someone put on you….Yep, that’s right, I have actually had a client who told me that her parents hired a witch doctor to lift the curse which caused her acne! So, what actually causes acne? It all starts with the pores. Our pores are the little openings in the skin which are connected to our hair follicles. Each pore contains an oil gland and a sweat gland which release oil (or sebum) to lubricate the skin and sweat to help regulate our body temperature. But did you know