This guide provides information on the causes of acne, spots and blemishes. We look at what blemishes and acne actually are and why many people suffer from them at some point in their lives.
We also advise on the wrong ways to treat adult spots, acne and blemishes which can often cause further irritation to your skin, and look at the most effective ways to take control of acne or spot-prone skin through the use of natural ingredients such as prebiotics.
What causes spots and blemishes?
Almost any change in the texture or colour of your skin can be called a blemish or imperfection, from hereditary birthmarks to tiny blackheads no bigger than a pinprick. While moles and port-wine stains are permanent, more common blemishes, particularly spots and acne, come and go throughout your life.
Even though it is extremely common there is still stigma attached to acne – particularly in adults since it is often regarded as a condition that exists solely to torment teenagers or a result of an unhealthy lifestyle. In truth most adults will get blackheads and whiteheads at some point in their lives, particularly in the developed world where we are often exposed to pollution, diets with high glycemic loads and chemical skin care products.
Spots and blemishes are persistent, but their appearance can be seriously reduced by removing the impurities and excess sebum that causes them to develop. A healthy lifestyle with plenty of fresh air and exercise will help, but your genetics and pollutants in the air around you can’t be avoided, which is why Green People’s range of organic skin care products with their natural ingredients cleanse skin of impurities, unclog pores and balance your skin’s sebum production, significantly reducing the appearance of spots and blemishes. Read more
