The Effects of Prickly Pear Seeds Oil on Acne.

According to the SFD (French Society of Dermatology), acne impacts approximately 15 million people in France. This skin disorder affects about 80% of teenagers (15% of whom have severe acne) and about 25% of adults, especially women. It can appear on the face as well as on certain areas of the body (bust, back, buttocks, etc.). The first reason for consulting a dermatologist, this skin condition can lead to a lack of self-confidence and real psychological suffering.

Acne is a chronic inflammatory disease that develops on the pilosebaceous follicles. In teenagers, the increase in sexual hormones called androgens leads to a change in the activity of the sebaceous glands. The sebaceous glands secrete too much sebum or too much sebum, which clogs the orifices and causes pimples and blackheads. This is called dysseborrhea. In addition, in this grease-rich environment, a bacterium usually present in small quantities on the skin, Propionibacterium acnes, proliferates, which causes an inflammatory response on the skin surface. In adults, the origin of acne is often more related to lifestyle: stress, pollution, diet, hygiene, lack of sleep, smoking …