Hormones
Androgens are hormones that make the skin produce more oil. Bodies usually produce more of these hormones during – you guessed it – the teenage years, and a few days before a menstrual period.
Certain food
If you already have acne, laying off dairy and refined carbs might be a good idea. Milk contains hormones that trigger oil production while refined carbs like white bread, pasta and chips promote inflammation – making your spots worse.
Your beauty routine
Have you washed your make-up brushes? Checked if your cosmetics are oil-based? To keep your skin clear, make sure you wash your brushes once a week and only use make-up that is oil-free and non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog pores. And don’t even think of going to bed with make-up on!
Genetics
Got a parent, brother or sister with severe acne? Chances are genes could also be playing a part in your own struggle with spots.
