Causes of clogged pores.

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Clogged pores are caused by blockage of dead epithelial cells. and excessive sebum production from the sebaceous glands under the skin body. The blockage occurs inside the pores under the skin. and appear as clogged pores in various ways.

Factors that may cause clogged pores include:

  • Reactions caused by the male hormone testosterone works too much and becomes dihydrotestosterone. That is more powerful than testosterone and can have a greater impact on the skin cells UFABET 
  • Free fatty acids form within the sebaceous glands. As a result of bacteria that cause acne.
  • Decreased levels of the fatty acid linoleic acid (linoleic acid) in sebum produced by the sebaceous glands. May cause the system to protect the inner skin to decrease as well.
  • Inflammation stimulants (Proinflammatory Cytokines) that are produce by the cell lining inside the hair follicle. Which is a response process in the body’s immune system
  • Skin exposed to chemicals that contain oil. Isopropyl Myristate and dyes commonly found in cosmetics or various shampoo products, propylene glycol (Propylene Glycol), which is an ingredient in various creams or gels
  • Excessive fluid retention in the skin before menstruation. This may be cause by using creams that add moisture to the skin to promote this condition. or other physical conditions that cause the skin to become more moisturized
  • Damage to the pores from squeezing acne facial scrub Chemical peels remove dead skin cells. or laser treatment, etc.
  • Smoking increases the chance of having clogged pores.