Kim Gallo Esthetics

JANUARY 15, 2024

Acne is primarily caused by sebum - an oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands. At times, these glands can produce excess sebum, clogging pores and trapping bacteria and dead skin cells, leading to acne. Cleanse Regularly Proper cleansing is essential for removing excess sebum, dirt, and makeup that may clog pores.

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Eminence Organics

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Oily Skin Is Hereditary Oily skin is linked to a hereditary disposition to overproduce the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which triggers an excess of sebum production in the skin. We need sebum — the oily, waxy substance that lubricates the skin — to keep our moisture barrier intact, but overproduction can become problematic.

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Aesthetics Exposed

JUNE 22, 2017

Control Oil Production Excess sebum can lead to open or closed comedones, papules and pustules, and in severe cases nodules and cysts. Hormones, particularly testosterone, are the source of excess sebum production. Bacteria breeds in dark sticky congested areas, such as the hair follicle that is blocked with sebum and dead skin.

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Eminence Organics

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

How To Cleanse Properly Benefits Of Using A Facial Cleanser With today’s long-wearing makeup and exposure to environmental stressors and pollution, it’s necessary to take the time to fully cleanse your skin at the end of the day. Sebum is crucial for keeping the skin hydrated and protected from bacteria and fungi.

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Eminence Organics

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Charcoal is beneficial in treating pore congestion, a condition often marked by the accumulation of debris, dead skin cells, makeup and other impurities in the pores. Enlarged pores tend to get clogged with oil, dirt and dead skin cells, potentially leading to uneven skin texture.

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Eminence Organics

MAY 7, 2024

Helps Manage The Look Of Inflammed Skin According to MindBodyGreen , research indicates that azelaic acid has “profound anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits,” which contributes to many of the other positive effects of azelaic acid. It gently encourages cell turnover so your skin heals more quickly and scarring is minimized.

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Eminence Organics

DECEMBER 28, 2023

To effectively manage breakouts, it's essential to maintain a consistent cleansing routine that removes impurities without stripping the skin of its natural oils. The first step uses an oil-based cleanser to gently lift off surface impurities like makeup, sunscreen and excess sebum.

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First Derm

JULY 29, 2023

Acne: Sleep deprivation can lead to an increase in the production of sebum, which is the oil that can clog pores and lead to acne. High glycemic index foods, such as sugary treats and refined carbohydrates, may contribute to acne breakouts by triggering an insulin response that leads to increased sebum production.

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Aesthetics Advisor

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Linoleic acid can help with acne since people with acneic skin typically have lower quantities of linoleic than oleic acid in their sebum. As a result, oils with increased linoleic acid content are advantageous for managing acne. With a high Linoleic acid content it helps to keep the sebum, the skin's natural oil, levels balanced.

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The Glow Edit

MARCH 7, 2023

Certain steps seem obvious: wash away your makeup, massage moisturizer into your face and body, stick with an SPF, and sometimes there are a few (or many) more in between. Before we dive into managing the most common types of skin texture, it’s helpful to identify exactly what that means and how it’s different from skin type.

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First Derm

MARCH 25, 2024

Causes : Triggered by factors like hormonal activity (DHT), decreased linoleate in sebum, inflammation, certain cosmetics, smoking, and dietary choices. 4] Causes for Comedonal Acne As explained above, the reason behind comedones is the clogged pores that normally secrete sebum. Solar comedones are related to sun damage.

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Enlightened Beauty

MAY 26, 2023

A targeted skincare routine can help manage acne by addressing its root causes and symptoms directly, minimizing trial and error, and ultimately helping you feel more in control. Sal' means it's got salicylic acid, a skincare hero that dives deep into your pores and sweeps out all that pore-clogging sebum and dead skin.

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Lydia Sarfati

MARCH 13, 2024

Using massage helps cleanse the skin of impurities and soften sebum. These include: Laminaria Digitata and Ascophyllum Nodosum: These seaweeds have been shown to have the greatest bio-affinity to the human body, its chemical makeup close to the elements found in human plasma. Facial massage may change their morphology.”

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Starpil Wax

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Your lifestyle is also a key player in avoiding post-wax acne, including whether or not you’re using the best skincare for your skin type, and if you’re managing your diet and stress levels in a healthy manner. Dry skin lacks sebum or oil production, which is essential for retaining water moisture.

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