Sanctuary Beauty & Wellness Seychelles

✨️ACNE AWARENESS MONTH✨️

Conventional acne treatments often follow predetermined protocols. At Sanctuary Beauty & Wellness, we adopt a holistic approach, analyzing presentation, causes, and effects, recognizing acne as an outcome of complex internal and external dynamics. Through this deeper understanding, we can deliver more targeted, effective care.

Let’s talk about the drama between fungal acne and regular acne (aka acne vulgaris). Because yes, they may look like twins but trust us not all breakouts are actually acne.⁠
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Enter: fungal acne (aka Malassezia folliculitis), the sneaky imposter that thrives on heat, sweat, and your fave creamy moisturiser. Cute, right?⁠
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What you need to know:⁠
Fungal acne is characterised by small, itchy, same-size bumps (usually on your forehead, chest, or back), showing up in annoying clusters like they planned it in a group chat. It’s a yeast overgrowth, not bacteria. So, if you’ve been slathering on acne products and still nothing’s working, if she’s got the signs, she may just be fungal, not hormonal.⁠
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Common acne (acne vulgaris) is a chaotic mix of blackheads, whiteheads, pustules, papules with later stages having deep cysts and nodules (hard, red and sore infections). These guys have a mind of their own, thanks to excessive oil, an imbalance in hormones and bacteria infiltration, and they can spread out like they’re freelancing on your face, neck, chest and back!⁠
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Treating fungal acne takes a very different course to common acne, you’ll need products that contain anti-fungal ingredients, very light weight (non-oily) creams, and to make sure you always shower after sweating and exercise (this is where the fungus thrives).⁠
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Moral of the story: If your bumps are all the same size, love to cluster, and itch like they have a vendetta, it might be time to call out the fungus among us. Most importantly, if you’re unsure please consult with an O Skin Expert who can confidently diagnose your condition and get you on the right track.


Sanctuary Beauty & Wellness

Working in different countries I meet people with different prevalent skin conditions and presentations. While vitiligo is not as common as Melasma or other dyschromia, it is on the rise. And what are the causes and contributing factors, what
causes vitiligo?

Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks and destroys melanocytes, the cells that produce skin pigment. This occurs due to a combination of genetic susceptibility, cellular stress, and environmental triggers that push the immune system into overdrive. Here's a breakdown of the key factors:

Causes and Triggers:

- Genetic predisposition: Dozens of genetic variants contribute to the risk of developing vitiligo, particularly those controlling immune system function.
- Immune system dysregulation: The immune system mistakenly identifies melanocytes as threats and sends specialized killer cells to destroy them.
- Environmental triggers: Possible triggers include ¹ ² ³:
- Severe sunburn
- Skin trauma (cuts, scrapes, burns)
- Chemical exposure (phenol-based compounds, certain hair dyes or skin-lightening products)
- Emotional or psychological stress
- Hormonal changes
- Oxidative stress: Buildup of reactive oxygen species in the skin can damage melanocytes and trigger an immune response.

Risk Factors:

- Family history: Having a close blood relative with vitiligo increases the risk.
- Autoimmune diseases: Presence of conditions like alopecia areata, autoimmune thyroid disease, or other autoimmune disorders.
- Moles with white rings (halo nevi)

While the exact mechanisms behind vitiligo are still being researched, understanding these factors can help in developing treatment plans to slow or halt the condition's progression ¹ ².

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