Facial Steam Treatment for Ance
Acne, has symptoms ranging from slight blemishes to deep skin infections. It may appear as red sores, blackheads, whiteheads or pimples. Too much oil (sebum), accumulate of dead cell and blocked pores, medication such as birth control pills, cosmetics, stress all contribute to this problem.
Below are some factors that may cause acne:
- Family/Genetic history. The tendency to develop acne runs in families.
- Hormonal activity, such as menstrual cycles and puberty. During puberty, an increase in male sex hormones called androgens cause the follicular glands to get larger and make more sebum.
- Inflammation, skin irritation or scratching of any sort will activate inflammation.
- Stress, through increased output of hormones from the stress. While the connection between acne and stress has been debated, scientific research indicates that “increased acne severity” is “significantly associated with increased stress levels.”
- Hyperactive sebaceous glands, secondary to the three hormone sources above.
- Accumulation of dead skin cells that block pores.
- Use of anabolic steroids.
- Any medication containing lithium, barbiturates or androgens.
Facial steams to unblock pores and hair follicles are important for any ance treatment. Keeping skin clean, oil free and pore clear is crucial. Addition Aromatherapy treatment several times a week is neccessary to exfoliate dead skin cells and balance the skin. Aromatherapy essential oils is effective in acne treatment because essential oils are very good antibacterial and anti-inflammation agents.
