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SKIN CARE FOR TEENAGERS
SHAHNAZ HUSAIN
We are all born with good skin. A baby’s skin is soft, smooth and free from blemishes and problems. The genetic factor does play a role in determining the texture and colour of the skin, but many other factors put together can actually make or mar its beauty.

As we grow older, the skin is influenced by many factors.
• Not only do we subject it to some amount of neglect and abuse, but it is also affected by our diets, habits and lifestyle, as well as exposure to the elements.
• Drugs, chemical substances and pollution are also assuming significance, in terms of their detrimental effects.
• The body also goes through many changes during the various phases of growth, development and maturity.
• Hormonal changes and imbalances during these times also influence the skin.
 

Do You Have Oily Skin & Acne?

The beginning of teenage heralds puberty – a time when the body goes through tremendous physical changes. A great deal of hormonal activity takes place, affecting the glands. The oil glands are also stimulated, leading to excessive secretion of oil. That is why teenagers are confronted with an oily skin and conditions associated with it. As we know, an oily skin is prone to blackheads, spots, pimples and acne. In fact, acne makes its appearance during adolescence and is the most common skin disorder among teenagers.

It is a misconception that acne is something teenagers must live with. As a teenager, you may be told that you will “grow out of it”. This kind of reassurance and advice are quite misguided. Yes, acne may disappear with time, but the havoc it causes, in terms of scarring, will remain. Acne causes destruction of skin tissue, which results in scars. Therefore, it is imperative that the condition be checked from spreading. Acne can be controlled and even prevented if appropriate measures are taken on time. So, as a teenager, you must learn to understand your skin and give it the kind of care that it needs. You should also recognize the value of professional care and seek help in good time.
 

How Do I know If I have Oily Skin?

An oily skin is easy to identify.
• It has a shiny look and enlarged pores.
• It is probable that your hair and scalp are also oily. The oil secreted by the sebaceous glands harden and clog the pores. This causes the pores to become stretched and enlarged. A skin with large pores has a coarse texture, while it is the clogging of pores which gives rise to blackheads.
• If a pore is totally blocked, the oil gland can become infected, leading to a pimple and if this infection proceeds unchecked, the inner layer of the skin is affected, leading to destruction of skin tissue and eventual scarring.
 

 
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