Using antibiotics for acne correction only provides temporary improvements because antibiotics target bacterial colonies, while acne has multiple causes. Here, we’re addressing just one. Additionally, if antibiotics are used incorrectly (either topically, for too long, or for a shorter period than prescribed), they can lead to antibiotic resistance. This means an entire class of antibiotics may no longer work effectively for your body.
An overdose of omega-6 fatty acids combined with a deficiency of omega-3 can trigger acne (one of the contributing factors). While omega-3 and omega-6 acids are essential for our bodies, an imbalance can have negative effects.
Simply eliminating dairy products from your diet won’t necessarily clear your skin. We need to address multiple causes of acne (usually 2 or 3 out of 5).
If you continuously strip your skin of oils (using alcohol-based skincare products or washing your face only with foams without following up with a toner), this can lead to increased sebum production. While excess oil production isn’t the sole cause of acne, it can trigger inflammation. If another factor is also at play (there are 5 factors in total), acne will develop.
We already shared a post about the five-factor model of acne development a few days ago.
