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It’s an unfair fact of life that some people have clear skin, or just a few blemishes while others are constantly battling spots.
Around 15% of adult women and 5% of men struggle with spots. Are they just unlucky or is there a reason behind it?
And most importantly, is there anything you can do to control it?
Spots are caused when the small holes in your skin, known as hair follicles, become blocked. This usually happens when your glands produce too much of a substance called sebum, which is made to stop your skin drying out.
This sebum can mix with dead skin cells and block your pores, leading to a raised bump on the skin (spot) or blackhead. It can also become infected by bacteria on the skin, creating a whitehead.
For some people, their sebum glands don’t function as they should do, which is what can cause persistent spots.
There is much debate over what causes your glands to produce excess oil, but research is pretty unanimous on the following factors that often cause spots:
With spots, sometimes you can do everything right and still end up with blemishes.
Unfortunately, spots don't always behave like it should do or respond to things in the way that other people’s skin does.
Sometimes we just get blemishes and we don’t really know why.
We would always recommend sticking to a simple skin care routine if you’re finding that nothing is working, such as using our Everyday Cleanser and Anti-blemish & Scar Repair Serum, morning and evening.
Practising skin positivity, which is something we strongly believe in at 47 Skin, can also be very helpful.
This means trying to see your spots in a different, more positive way, rather than a problem that needs to be fixed, or trying to focus on the parts of your appearance that you do like, to help boost your confidence.
After all, it’s how you feel that matters most. Click here to see an article on tips for being skin positive.
If your spots are persistent, make an appointment with your GP or a Dermatologist to discuss treatment options.
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If you have any questions, please contact us at customercare@47skin.com
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