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The Acne Cycle

Acne is a complicated skin condition that begins inside the pores. The acne cycle starts weeks before pimples surface. Clogged pores, oil secretion, bacterial overgrowth and inflammation all contribute to acne. BeMe addresses each step of the acne cycle.

When you see a red bump, whitehead or blackhead on your skin, it’s usually gone through four stages to get there.

The 4 stages of Acne:

STEP 1

is a clogged hair follicle or pore. Your skin cells are constantly renewing and when old cells die off they shed. The result: fresh, new skin about every month or so. However, if you’re acne-prone, these dead cells mix with the oil (aka sebum) on your skin, become sticky and clump together inside the pore. When that happens oil and the bacteria that causes acne gets trapped inside.

STEP 2

in the formation of acne is the overproduction of oil. The question is why are you producing so much it? Basically, androgen hormones stimulate the release of sebum from the sebaceous glands attached to your pores. Things like puberty or emotional stress can increase androgen levels, causing you to produce more oil which leads to more clogged pores.

STEP 3

At this point, the acnes bacteria, which naturally grow on your skin, now have an abundant supply of food (oil and dead skin cells) to feast on. As a result, they start to breed inside the plugged pore. This process is considered Step 3 on the path to breakouts.

STEP 4

If the bacteria and sebum stays trapped below the skin surface, a whitehead is formed. If the pore opens up, the sebum, which contains the skin pigment melanin, oxidizes and turns blackish and a blackhead is formed.

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Our Solution

Smart Target Technology

Our exclusive Smart TargetTM technology works to target the pore directly, which is where your blemishes and breakouts start. Because our Smart Target Technology targets the pore, more active ingredients can be delivered into your pores. That means that this brilliant ingredient can get to work quickly and start to fight your blemishes and clear your skin.

Our probiotic technology is advanced and works to calm the natural immune triggers in your skin.

The acne cycle doesn’t occur overnight. In fact, it’s a slow process that occurs over the course of several weeks, well beneath the surface and well before the breakout appears on your face or body. BeMe goes to work early in the cycle to help prevent clogged pores and keep you from breaking out. This helps break the acne cycle. Nothing can completely cure acne, but with the daily use of BeMe you can help treat mild-to-moderate acne and prevent future breakouts.

We have developed the products to support you all the way in all necessary steps:

1. Cleanse
Avoid harsh cleansers! Using a face wash that is too harsh can irritate your skin and trigger increased oil production. Instead, look for a mild, gentle face wash. - CLENSING GEL

2. Moisture and Rebalance
If you’ve used moisturizers before and felt that they just leave your skin feeling greasy, that might be because you were not using the right one for your skin type. Look for water moisturizers that deeply hydrate the skin without making it feel greasy. - REBALANCING AND MOISTURIZING CREAM

3. Dry out pimples
Instead of squeezing pimples, dry them out. When you squeeze a pimple, isn’t just pushing It up and out of the skin—it’s also being pushed down further into the pore. Formulas with Salicylic acid can actually dry out pimples. - CORRECT & COVER 

Bottom Line:

Stripping your skin with harsh products to reduce oil will only make the oily shine worse. To avoid this vicious cycle, make sure to properly cleanse, hydrate the skin. Doing so will decrease excess oil over time and make your skin balanced and nourished.
Oily skin must be kept under control.

Here is how:

• DO wash your face every morning, evening, and after exercise !
• Do apply moisturizer daily. Although you have oily skin, it is still important to apply moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated. The most important tip on this list is this one: Keep oily skin hydrated. The more dehydrated your skin gets, the more oil it produces.
• DON’T sleep in your makeup. Always remove all makeup before going to sleep!
• DON’T touch your face throughout the day and don’t squeeze pimples!

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ADVISES FOR HEALTHY SKIN

Many young people think moisturizing can make acne or oily skin worse, but the truth is, your skin needs a certain amount of oil (sebum) to keep it balanced, healthy and soft. Your body already provides natural oils to hydrate your skin and when pores are clear, these oils flow from the inside of the follicle to lubricate your skin’s surface while shedding excess dead skin cells. It’s only when the sebaceous glands make too much sebum that you run the risk of breakouts because excess oil causes dead skin cells to stick together and become trapped inside the pore along with bacteria, resulting in acne. Excess oil can sometimes be the body’s response to skin that is imbalanced or dehydrated so you can see why it’s important to moisturize on a daily basis and to use the right moisturizer for your needs.

In addition to using the right moisturizer, one of the easiest ways to nourish your skin is to drink plenty of water on a daily basis.

Critical for the skin is eating a healthy diet that includes foods which promote healthy, soft skin such as avocado (essential fatty acids), papaya (antioxidants), salmon (omega 3 fatty acids), or nuts (rich in vitamin E). Combine these diet and lifestyle tips with a BeMe acne treatment and you’ll be doing your best to clear your skin and keep it free of breakouts.

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Stress and Acne

Many of us have experienced a breakout when we’re stressed out.

But why is it that pimples develop when we’re under pressure? The answer is simple. Stress hormones increase oil production and overall inflammation, which both flare acne if you’re already someone who suffers from it. Knowing that, it makes sense that improving your overall mental well-being can calm your skin and prevent acne.

There are a number of ways to reduce your stress level.

The ancient practices of tai chi and yoga are linked to a number of health benefits, including stress relief. Other stress-reducers include meditation, “mindfulness” and breathing exercises. Exercise in general is associated with lower stress levels so try to include at least 20 minutes of activity in your day, even if it’s just a brisk walk around your neighbourhood. It’s also important to take a shower after intense exercise to cleanse off the sweat and bacteria that can lead to breakouts on both your face and body.

Massage is also a great stress-buster

However, if you have body acne you should avoid the massage oils traditionally used because many are heavy and will clog pores.

But now for some good news there are treatments that can help you get acne under control and let you enjoy life with clear skin and the confidence it brings. You’re not alone—and things can get better. BeMe will support you all the way.