Part 2. The different types and causes of acne and how to treat it.

Acne cannot be put under one category, either. It’s what we call a “multifactorial disease,” which means that it can be caused by many factors. 

This is why your breakout may look very different from the next person!

In Part Two, we are looking today at the different types of acne, the causes and how to treat these successfully.

What is sebum and why should it matter to you?

If you have ever suffered from oily skin, breakouts, acne, or all of the above, you may have found yourself googling causes of these issues. Found yourself down a bit of an internet black hole? We hear you! 

There is a lot of confusing information out there, as it affects a vast majority of people at some point in their lives, so we want to clear up any uncertainty about one of the most common factors in this issue: sebum.

Steps to manage acne and breakouts: How to prevent it and how to treat breakouts.

How should you manage and treat acne and breakouts?

Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. Some types of skin bacteria may make pimples worse. Pimples can appear anywhere on the skin, but they most often occur on the face.

Follow these four steps to get on top of your acne and breakouts once and for all.

Why do I have oily skin?

Oily skin happens when the sebaceous glands in the skin make too much sebum. 
But what triggers this reaction in the first place, and how can we fix it?
We are sharing our top tips for getting your oily skin under control, once and for all!

Why oil cleansing?

What is oil cleansing and how does it work? At GoodieCo, we hear the word “sceptical” a lot. Usually, “at first, I was sceptical, but” or “I have tried everything, so I was a bit sceptical at first”. Now you are here looking for answers, and hopefully all-natural, non-toxic, animal-friendly answers! Read on for the benefits of oil cleansing and how it can work for you.

Breakouts vs. Skin Purging: what is the difference?

What do you think of when you hear “purging”? Probably nothing pretty. Skin purging? No, thanks! But what if it is good for you? Let’s break it down, and how it is different from skin breakouts.