Tuesday, June 29, 2010 Britney Spears Acne Woes Posted by Eric Williams at 10:30 PM

When Britney spears sang "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman", may be she was referring to her acne issues that arises usually in among teenagers. Britney has a history of acne, right from her teens to her time of pregnancy. Even with all the possible air brushing that showed her as a healthy women with peach and cream complexion, it’s been hard for Britney to hide her acne from the paparazzi. Time and again, the acne keeps coming back to haunt her.This just goes on to day that with all the money and fame, even a stare lik Britney is not immune to such skin disorders.

Causes of acne

• Blockage of The Skin Pores: Blockage of the skin pore results in trapping of the oil within. This could occur due to and overactive oil gland enlargement which results in excess production of oil. The pores get blocked by dead skin, dust and grime.
• Activity of Normal Skin Bacteria: The skin has a healthy growth of the bacteria propionibacterium acne that protects the skin against other bacterial infections. When oil is trapped in the skin, it promotes proliferation of propionibacterium acne. These bacteria, in the presence of oil produce chemicals which cause inflammation.
• Inflammation: Inflamed skin is characterized by redness, swelling, warmth and discomfort. This is basically a response of the body’s immune system to get rid of unwanted foreign substances.
• Heredity Can Play a Role: Studies show that there can be history of acne in the family which means that there can be genetic basis to acne.

Tips to cure acne

1. Drink water- Water is the best source of detoxification. It also helps to keep the skin healthy and glowing.
2. Wash your face with an antibacterial facewash or soap to kill bacteria.
3. Add fruits to your diet as they contain antioxidants that help fight acne. Green tea is also a healthy alternative.
4. Have green, leafy vegetable and salads as they are a good source of multi vitamins and salads.
5. Maintain hygiene- Wash your pillow case often as they absorb the bacteria and oil and you get exposed to them every time you sleep. Also wash your towels as often as possible.
6. Avoid make up as they block pores and prevent your skin from breathing out.
7. Keep you hair dandruff free as dandruff flakes can also block the pores and result in acne
8. Do not keep touching and pricking your pimples as they increase the sebum production. It also causes the membrane to rupture and increases the chances of infection.