Acne can be a distressing ailment. It can completely ruin a date or job interview through its affect on our sense of self.  Acne is hard to hide because its usual position is prominently on our face.    We can find some comfort in knowing that it is the most common skin condition on earth. 

Acne usually occurs when our sebaceous glands become inflamed and are infected with a bacterium: (propionibacterium acne). The sebaceous gland secretes our natural moisturiser; sebum. It coats the hair surface, prevents excessive evaporation of water and keeps the skin soft.

The bacterium that causes acne is which is present in everyone’s skin, usually lodged in the hair follicle. With acne, sebum clogs the follicle and it becomes a breeding ground for the bacteria. Whilst antibiotics can kill some of the bacteria, the environment in which it grows is still there. By creating an environment where acne is unwelcome, we have good chance of beating the dreaded zit once and for all. But we need to keep on top of it with a good face care regime.

During our teenage years, acne is more common, because hormones stimulate the sebaceous glands to product sebum; opening us up to more opportunities for the bacteria to infect our glands.

Naturally Safe Cosmetics recommend a number of gentle products that can help with acne. They are not a cure; rather they help by creating an environment that allows the body to heal itself. 

When buying skincare products, take a look at its ingredients. If there are more chemical ingredients than there are natural ingredients, try another product: you may be surprised.

Naturally Safe Cosmetics products do not contain petrochemicals that can increase the production of sebum. They do not contain parabens or sulfates that increase irritation levels to your skin. Rather, they contain gentle ingredients, like olive oil, aloe vera, or coconut oil that effectively clean your skin and allow the natural healing process to take place.

While at times unavoidable, covering acne may make it worse. The solution is to use foundations and concealers that don’t interrupt with the skin’s natural healing process. MiEssence, Pure Earth, Earthy Essences and Organic Rosehip all have wonderful mineral make-up that is safe, effective and in many cases have contributed to healing pimply skin.