Smoking is bad for you. There is no question about that. It harms you and others around you in many ways.

Our skin breathes through pores. The sebaceous glands in the skin produce oil called sebum which helps to keep our skin soft and smooth. The production of sebum is controlled by the hormones that are produced in the body. When there is an imbalance in the hormones, the glands start producing more oil. This excess oil gets mixed with the dead cells of the skin clogging the pores, resulting in pimples.

In dealing with acne, it is important to distinguish the different types. Below you will find a list of the 4 common types of acne.Blackheads

Blackheads are the blockage of partial pores by sebum and dead skin cells. Because they are partially blocked, oil is still able to get to the skin from the glands beneath. Contrary to what many people believe, blackheads are not ‘black’ because of dirt, but because of the pigment from the dead skin cells. These dead skin cells upon reaching the pore opening into the air, discolor and from the black color.

Whiteheads