MECHANISM

Imperfections occurs when a hair follicle becomes clogged with sebum that is viscous or excessive, by the accumulation of dead cells, and by infection through a bacterium known as Propionibacterium acnes. These abnormal modifications cause pimples to form.

 

• CAUSES
  • • Hormone 
    changes play an important role: teenagers, pregnant women…
  • • Medication
    can cause skin imperfection: steroids, lithium…
  • • Lifestyle
    can be linked: no regular and suitable skin cleansing, tobacco, stress…