Acne is a skin condition, a reflection of what is happening inside our bodies. It can be a response to a hormonal imbalance, chronic inflammation in the body, a lack of antioxidants, or an overall state of the body and mind. This condition can be recurrent if the internal causes are ignored.
The number of people affected by acne or blemishes is increasing. Today, 85% of adolescents and 40% of adult women are affected.
The essential role of hormones
We now know that different forms of acne are all linked to hormonal imbalances (not only related to androgens, but also to insulin, estrogens, adrenaline, cortisol and many others...).
Factors such as cellular degradation (oxidative stress), hyperactivity of the immune system, nervous system stress, and microbiome dysbiosis (imbalance of gut and skin microbiomes) can fuel this hormonal imbalance.
These different factors contribute to stimulating androgens, which in turn cause increased sebum production and promote the proliferation of certain bacteria, including C. Acnes.
Acne beyond genetics
Genetics can predispose us to acne, but epigenetics strongly influences the acne development process.
Epigenetics explains how non-genetic factors influence our health, including skin health. Diet, stress, pollution, medication, lack of sleep, and toxic products are some of the factors that affect hormonal balance and therefore have an impact on acne.
To treat acne effectively, it is important to act on these factors to achieve short-term results and prevent it in the long term.
The solution for treating acne must be multifaceted and act on the different causes of imbalance (diet, stress, toxins to which we are exposed, etc.). It must not aggress or further damage the skin or skin cells.
Thanks to new epigenetic (genome) and microbiome sciences, we know that acne can be treated with methods that are more health-friendly than traditional and outdated treatments.
At Skin Diligent, we are passionate about offering an ultra-safe alternative to these treatments with an approach that targets acne from the inside (IN), on the surface (OUT), and at the cellular level (UNDER):
botanical care that helps eliminate oxidized sebum, reduces redness while controlling the population of acne-causing bacteria, and a dietary supplement that boosts antioxidants and minerals.
Our products for this article: ACNE KIT, REGULATION SERUM 30ml, SKIN & STRESS Dietary Supplement.