The first changes, the skin goes through, during the activation cycle of acne outbreaks are excess amounts of sebum that the sebaceous glands release. An excess production of sebum can be due to hormonal changes and stress, among other factors. Skin problems usually appear on the mid-back, chest, nose, forehead and chin because of the large quantities of sebaceous glands found on these areas.

Sebaceous glands are located deep within the skin. Each gland is linked to a follicle with a tiny hair. An oily substance called sebum is released by the sebaceous glands, and its purpose is to lubricate the follicle and the surrounding skin. Sebaceous glands are found in almost every part of your body.

Sebaceous glands (which vary in size) are stimulated to produce sebum by hormones (specifically androgen hormones). Androgens are also produced by adrenal glands. An enlargement of the oil glands occur when adrenal glands release an excess amount of hormones which often occur during puberty and in stressful situations.

The possible accumulation of dead skin cells and sebum can cause the follicle to clog. Whiteheads and blackheads are the most common comedones and are generally caused due to the build-up of oil and dead skin cells.

P. acnes are microbes that serve the skin as a natural defense mechanism. The intention is to prevent attacks from other harmful bacteria. When follicles or pores are clogged, P. acnes are trapped inside. P. acnes can breed within the closed follicle and change their chemical structure causing irritation and inflammation of the skin.

The effects of acne blemishes

The consequences of acne outbreaks can lead to red, puffy, sensitive or even itchy skin.

Acne vulgaris is the most frequent type of skin blemishes. It can vary in intensity. The most common comedones (whiteheads and blackheads) are usually characteristics of mild acne stages.

More severe cases are usually identified by big painful masses under the skin. They are called nodules or cysts and are the most usual types of severe acne. The rupture of nodules and cysts can create big openings that can lead to acne scarring.

Mild, moderate or severe acne can have an impact on your skin. Acne sufferers often tend to scratch and pick at the infected areas not knowing that this can trigger the appearance of more skin blemishes.

Acne sufferers are often not aware that further irritation and inflammation can be self inflicted, due to scratching and picking of zits. You need to have a proper skin care treatment to attain a smooth, supple and blemish-free surface.

GLYCO BALM is a biological skin care treatment that is an essential part of a successful skin regime to get the problem-free cutis you always wanted.