Acne: definition, causes and treatment

Acne is the basic term for plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), pimples, and even deeper lumps (cysts or nodules) that occur on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and even the upper arms. Acne is not restricted to any age group; teenagers as well as adults in their 20s through their 40s can suffer from acne. Both severe and mild acne can lead to serious and permanent scarring.

Acne is treated by interfering with the way acne develops. Acne occurs when androgen hormones cause sebaceous glands to grow and produce more sebum. In concert with this change, there are changes in the skin lining the hair follicle to which sebaceous glands are attached. The skin cells of the follicle lining shed more quickly, in clumps, and are sticky. These cells and the increased sebum output are likely to cause clogged pores that can become comedones. Finally, a kind of bacteria, P. acnes, which is normally resident on the skin, invades the clogged follicle and begins to multiply rapidly. The result is acne in all its forms.

There are only three recognized methods of treating acne

1. Reduce sebum production
2. Reduce P. acnes
3. Normalize the shedding of skin cells

How To Be Acne Free treats acne:

Newport Cosmeceuticals To Be Acne Free System is formulated to address acne through all three medically recognized approaches. Using the most effective natural and chemical ingredients, the Newport Cosmeceuticals To Be Acne Free System starts by cleansing the skin of excess sebum and impurities, then it aids in the shedding of dead skin cells and finally delivers medication deep into the skin's pores to kill P. acnes and normalize sebum production. After the skin has been cleansed and purged, Newport Cosmeceuticals To Be Acne Free System works to balance, heal and calm the skin with essential extracts and natural absolutes. For specific ingredients and explanations, please refer to our Products page.