Frequently asked questions

 
Q: What causes blemishes?
A: Blemishes are the result of the skin's pores becoming clogged with dead skin cells and the naturally occurring oil, sebum. Sebum then builds up behind the blockage, housing bacteria, which then in turn forms blemishes.

Q: Does eating chocolate cause blemishes?
A: It's a myth that eating fried food and chocolate actually causes spots but you can certainly influence your health and thus skin by eating the right things. Because the human skin cells are replaced constantly eating vitamin and mineral rich foods can help your body keeping up with the high maintenance work.

 
Q: My teenager is suffering with blemishes - is this normal?
A: It is estimate that 85% of teenagers will suffer from blemishes to some degree during puberty. Boys are more inclined to suffer versus girls since testosterone seems to make blemishes worse unlike oestrogen which has found to have an inhibitive function. Blemishes are likely to be found not only in the facial area but also on the neck, upper back, and shoulder and chest area during teenage years. Encourage cleansing twice daily and resisting the temptation to squeeze.