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Adolescents hate it and adults worry about how it spoils their beauty - acne is a problem many people have. The primary reason for acne is clogged skin pores and it’s a common medical condition. Although it’s medically accepted as such, for a person with constant acne problems, it’s much more than that. For them, it’s embarrassing and annoying and even cause disruptions to their social lives.

Acne doesn’t just affect the skin. It can be a sign of another medical condition. People who suffer from acne willingly spend a great deal of money looking for a cure. Medically, acne is classified as clogged pores, pimples, cysts, pustules, whiteheads and blackheads. Oil glands that overproduce oils are the main cause of this condition.

Oil glands act as the skin protector, but sometimes, the skin cells below the surface blocks the oil from releasing and causes an oil build up under the skin layer. The retained oil stimulates naturally existent skin bacteria, which in turn multiplies and inflames the surrounding skin. This is acne.

Unlike what many people believe, acne is not passed on from your parents, nor is it related to any consumed foods, sweat and dirt, hormones, stress or cosmetics. These have not been proven to be a direct cause for acne. But, some drugs containing iodides, steroids and bromides, certain industrial chemicals and helmets, collars and straps which apply pressure on your skin are known to cause and aggravate acne. Some people are prone to more oilier skin conditions and this is possibly caused by hormonal activity, but there’s no definite proof for it.

Acne requires treatment when it gets worse. There’s no exact time to treat it and since everyone gets acne during their lifetime, treating it depends on the condition’s severity. Severe acne indications are sudden major breakouts and long-term mild acne.

Curing acne naturally and permanently requires a few basic essential lifestyle changes. Remembering the three steps on how acne is caused, the most important thing is to start with eradicating them - unclog pores, destroy the bacteria and reduce oil build up.

Not everyone can afford eight hours of sleep or to drink eight glasses of water and eat balanced diets every day. Most people nowadays have rushed schedules and there are a few simple ways to reduce acne and permanently cure it by using natural methods.

Proper skin care is essential for opening pores and no matter what anyone says, there’s no magical cure for acne. Cleansing, exfoliating and moisturising every day is the key to healthy skin. Leafy greens and other antioxidant foods are great to improve your immune system and fight bacterial inflammations. You mustn’t try to reduce your skin oil level by messing with your metabolism or hormone levels, as it can cause other health issues. The best way to reduce it is by concentrating on removing the skin’s surface oil.