Puberty and Adolescence
Adolescence and Puberty
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© Your Cosmetic Surgery 2011 - Puberty and Adolescence
Puberty and Adolescence - Youth
Youth is a most wonderful gift that life has given to us.
Puberty - Hormones
Apart from acting on specific parts as the breast and ovaries, the hormones produced at puberty can affect most glands and organs.
Puberty and Adolescence - The Eye
The eye can expand as the apocrine gland starts to function; the sebaceous gland which lays dormant enlarges as it increases its output.
Puberty and Adolescence - Effects
Long-Sightedness The result of these glands working together can produce long-sightedness.
Perspire - The body can experience a change in perspiring in many different ways.
Smell - The body’s sweat glands change leaving the neutral smell of childhood from the individual one of adulthood.
Oiliness - As these glands change the body can increase its oiliness.
Puberty and Adolescence - Acne
Acne can be a major problem through puberty. Severe acne can be treated by prescribed drugs, while milder acne can be treated by medicated soap and using a solvent lotion. There is a vast mount of medication for acne, but those containing retinoic acid or benzoyl peroxide are particularly good.
Puberty and Adolescence - Tips for Oily Skin
Oily skin is one of the most major problems in puberty; try to avoid covering up this condition with make-up. Using make-up to try to hide the oily skin can cause more problems as the make-up will only clog the pores. If there are areas that need camouflaging, use a recommended concealer stick and apply to the area with a fine brush.
Puberty and Adolescence - Astringent or Antiseptic
Best result for a pimple or spot is to use an astringent or antiseptic lotion they help dry out the infected area.
Puberty and Adolescence - Matt Camouflage
If a lot of camouflage is needed, it is recommended that a matt medicated foundation is used. When using the medicated foundation, a light powder if used will help prevent that oily shine come through. Apply the powder to the centre of the face moving slowly outwards and pressing firmly.
Puberty and Adolescence - T.Zone
Try to focus on the t-zone of the face where the sebaceous glands are. Concentrate on the forehead, chin, and neck if needed.
Consult a make-up consultant for information one the best products to use.
Puberty and Adolescence - Medical Conditions
Acne - Eczema - Stress - Weight Gain - Psoriasis