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What about all the acne soaps and astringents I use? I wash and scrub my face constantly, but I still break out. Why?
The surface of the skin has lots of small sebaceous glands just below the surface. These glands make an oily substance called sebum that keeps the skin smooth and supple.
Exactly why some people get acne and some do not is not fully known. It is known to be partly hereditary. Several factors are known to be linked to acne:
If you are pregnant or trying to conceive, excessive use of vitamins, whether in topical or supplemental form, can up your risk of birth defects. If the acne is in a delicate or difficult to reach spot, you may not have the option of using a do-it-yourself treatment.
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