What is a Pimple: Mechanics of Acne Prone Skin

Hormonal changes cause oil glands in the skin to produce more sebum (skin’s natural oil)

Because of over-production of sebum, skin cells stick together

Due to this stickiness, dead skin cells cannot be shed

This clogs the openings of oil glands (pores) in the skin

These clogged pores become breeding grounds for acne bacteria

Bacterial infection results in swelling around the pore

This red, swollen pore is a pimple

Products that are comedogenic block pores, resulting in pimples

Products that are non-comedogenic do not block pores

Products that remove dead skin cells help acne prone skin

Products that fight acne bacteria help acne prone skin