Skin health can be influenced by many factors. The main cause of adult acne is an androgen imbalance. Only around 43% of those affected have normal testosterone levels. Elevated testosterone levels often occur after stopping the pill or are a symptom of underlying diseases such as PCOS.
Stress and diet are very important factors influencing skin health. It has been shown that a diet with a high glycemic load, which has an unfavorable effect on blood sugar levels, promotes acne. The body reacts to ongoing internal and external stress by releasing stress hormones. Stress hormones increase the skin's sebum production and thus increase acne symptoms and skin blemishes.
It is important to know that acne is always accompanied by a disturbed skin barrier. Here, due to the constant inflammation, the skin's ability to regenerate reaches its limits. This effect is intensified by care products that are not optimally adapted to the structure and needs of damaged skin.