In acne, sebum canals are blocked. We now know that this is due to excessive moisture in the true skin, pinching off sebum canals, but some people think that in acne sebum canals are blocked on the outside. And they therefore reason that it might help to eliminate some outer skin. Chemical peelings and creams containing corticosteroids for example accelerate decomposition of skin-cells, thus thinning the skin. These are often combined with medication that decreases sebum secretion.
Because the number of skin cells is reduced, the remaining cells increase their multiplication rate. Thus the skin looks brand new, but the down side is that it also causes premature aging of the skin because of the increased multiplication rate. Paradoxically, this especially applies to creams designed to 'erase' wrinkles and 'anti-aging' creams and gels. And since these creams also make your skin fragile, they are usually applied in combination with powerful moisturizers to increase firmness of the skin (like a fully pumped up tire). That is why you can recognize people using these treatments and/or products by their shiny skin that is drooping, puffy and tight at the same time.
If you do not want your skin to age prematurely, avoid all 'anti-aging-', 'anti-wrinkle-' and 'super-hydrating' creams, and of course adapt your diet.
Anti-acne drugs can affect not just the skin, but also the organs below the skin. Using anti-acne drugs is like using a bazooka to kill mosquitoes. You can also buy a net.
Accutane use during pregnancy can cause multiple major malformations in offspring. [41] Tetracycline can cause benign hypertension in the head. [42] Retinoids can cause skeletal side effects [43] and often cause muscular damage. [44] Minocycline (a tetracycline), can cause hepatitis [45], persistent visual field loss, [46] and autoimmune disorders. [47] Application of benzoylperoxide may cause hyperpigmentation of the skin. [48]
But a regular peeling can clean my skin, can't it?
If you are not a mineworker or someone with a similar skin-clogging job, your acne is not due to dirt clogging your pores. Spots may look 'dirty' but they are actually inflammations inside the skin that are rising to the surface. Cleaning your skin in any way can never remove (or prevent) the effects of acne.
Your skin may be shinier and smoother after having a peel, but it will have no positive effect on acne what so ever; if anything, peeling will only make it worse. If you have acne, avoid any type of peeling for it can increase inflammations and leave you with nastier scars.
People with acne often think peeling can help because their skin looks so oily and scaly at the same time. It looks like the top layer is not intact anymore and should be peeled off to prevent clogging. Actually, the outer skin is scaly due to dehydration of the outer skin because the true skin contains too many water attracting substances.
The outer skin is also oily because sebum production is increased to compensate for the dehydration of the outer skin.
If you want your skin to look good, you need to dispose of the excessive protein in the true skin, and prevent the occasional use of too much salt. By doing so, you can be assured that your skin will be smooth and soft.
Note
Be aware that you will keep inflammations active by any skin care regime that is too intense. Every time you clean your face, small facial hairs are stirred. Sebum and growing hair use the same canals so stirring those facial hairs can keep inflammations active.
Peelings should only be used when the skin is free from inflammations.
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