Acne is a skin problem that affects about 90% of people during their life. There are many reasons why acne appears.
However, some things we might never have thought would cause acne actually do, and we might not even know it.
Viral Strange has collected 7 things that can cause pore-clogging and acne appearance.
Pores: We’ve all got these tiny openings in our skin for releasing sweat and oil, but for some people, they can be more temperamental than others. Or, rather, clogged pores happen more often to some of us than others. Clogged pores happen when oil doesn’t or can’t flow through them as it should, explains board-certified dermatologist Geeta Yadav, MD. “Typically, this is caused by the overproduction of oil that then becomes trapped by dead cells that haven’t properly shed from the lining of the pore. Makeup, dirt, and/or comedogenic ingredients can also block the pore, and prevent that flow of oil through it,” she says.
Comedogenic is essentially a word for pore-clogging, and while these types of ingredients aren’t the sole cause of acne and breakouts—there are several factors—they certainly won’t help the situation. “Pore-clogging ingredients make it much more likely that pimples will form,” says board-certified dermatologist Rachel Nazarian, MD. “In someone who has naturally oily skin or who harbors the bacteria that causes acne, using these ingredients is like adding gas to the fire. It’s a dangerous combination that can exacerbate acne and cause consistent breakouts.”
Coconut Oil
All three dermatologists we spoke with called out coconut oil as a common offender. “While it has a variety of health benefits, it’s highly comedogenic, especially when applied on the the face,” Palm explains. “Because it isn’t easily absorbed [into] the skin, it can trap bacteria and dead skin cells, making it detrimental for those who are acne-prone.”
Jennifer Love Hewitt deftly defends herself against critics who called her “unrecognizable” in recent photos
Jennifer Love Hewitt received a wave of comments on her social media after a recent video sparked rumors of possible plastic surgery. The 44-year-old actress responded to the criticism in an unexpected and refreshing way, further impressing her followers.
The craze started when the “Ghost Whisperer” star’s hairstylist @nikkilee901 posted a video on Instagram showing off a dramatic hair transformation. In the clip, Jennifer was seen sporting a chic bob with stylish curtain bangs and a rich mahogany brown color.
The hairstylist captioned the post, “Spiced things up a bit,” accompanied by a red chili pepper emoji. While many fans applauded Jennifer’s new look with comments like, “You look amazing Jennifer!” and “I’ve been a fan since I was a teenager!”, some critics speculated that she had undergone plastic surgery, suggesting that she had undergone an eyebrow lift or other procedures, and claimed she looked completely different.
In response, Jennifer Love Hewitt took to her Instagram stories on Sunday to respond to the remarks with her trademark wit. She addressed her critics directly, saying, “A lot of people say I look different,” adding, “I look the same as I always do. I’m very natural. I woke up like this. Filters don’t change you that much.”
Her reaction was all the more striking because the videos she shared used different filters, making her appearance look quite different. Along with her playful response, she delivered a thoughtful message: “Let people choose whether they want to be filtered or unfiltered. Be kind. Spread love.”
Jennifer’s heartfelt message and candid approach resonates with many, and her openness about aging, especially as she celebrated her 44th birthday this year, has made her even more relatable. We admire her for championing kindness and transparency in the face of online scrutiny.
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