Dead Skin Cells
Excessive dead skin cells are continually being naturally shed off in healthy skin. Dead skin cells accumulate in follicles and on the skin’s surface of acne-prone skin, clogging the pores. A blackhead or an inflammatory blemish develops from this block of cellular debris and extra oil if germs get into it.
For people with acne, cell turnover is less efficient. The natural process of desquamation fails in people with acne. The amount of dead skin cells produced by acne-prone skin is more than average, and all these dead cells aren’t effectively shed. Hyperkeratosis is the name for this condition, making it crucial for people with skin types prone to acne to exfoliate regularly.
External exfoliation is required to speed up the process because acne-prone skin is unable to eliminate dead skin cells on its own effectively. By maintaining the follicles clear of clogs, regular use of an exfoliator can prevent the development of chin acne.
Numerous anti-acne drugs might accelerate cell turnover. Alpha hydroxy acids, particularly glycolic acid, are the most potent over-the-counter treatments one can purchase.
Topical retinoids are unrivaled for further effective exfoliation. Retinoids are available exclusively by prescription and are particularly good at getting rid of mild to moderate severity acne problems.
