{"id":22269,"date":"2022-10-26T17:19:10","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T09:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myskinbar.com\/?page_id=22269"},"modified":"2023-03-29T16:55:22","modified_gmt":"2023-03-29T08:55:22","slug":"your-acne-is-caused-by-a-skin-mite","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.myskinbar.com\/your-acne-is-caused-by-a-skin-mite\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Acne Is Caused By A Skin Mite\u2013 Here’s How To Get Rid Of It."},"content":{"rendered":"

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Your Acne Is Caused By A Skin Mite\u2013<\/b><\/span>Here’s How To Get Rid Of It.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The Demodex mite feasts on sebum and dead skin cells on the face\u00ad \u2013 and everyone\u2019s a carrier.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reproduced with permission.<\/span><\/p>\n

By Hillary Kang, A Magazine<\/span><\/p>\n

10 June 2020<\/span><\/p>\n

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Your Acne Is Caused By A Skin Mite \u2013<\/b>Here’s How To Get Rid Of It.\u00a0<\/b><\/span>The Demodex mite feasts on sebum and dead skin cells on the face\u00ad \u2013 and everyone\u2019s a carrier.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Reproduced with permission.
\n<\/span>By Hillary Kang, A Magazine
\n<\/span>10 June 2020<\/span><\/p>\n

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At some point of our lives, we\u2019ve all had to deal with acne<\/strong> <\/span>\u2013 barring those who won the genetic lottery in the form of glass skin. There are an exhaustive list of treatments for the condition that range from laser therapy to steroid injection and pills, each more drastic than the last \u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u2013 but then again, nothing is too drastic for acne sufferers desperate to be rid of their condition.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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T<\/span><\/strong>he textbook cause of acne usually goes like this:<\/span><\/strong> when sebum and dead skin cells plug follicles, coupled with some bacteria, acne develops. But Eva Soh, founder of homegrown skincare brand mySKINBAR, wasn\u2019t satisfied with that \u00ad\u2013 especially since she saw people with dry skin and tight pores still suffering from the condition.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

So she and her dermatologist decided to squeeze out some sebum from the nose (the oiliest part of the skin, thanks to the high concentration of glands) and slotted it under a microscope. The results were enlightening \u2013 if slightly unsettling.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTo our surprise, we found the Demodex mite (face mite) feasting away at the sebum and skin\u201d she says.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cWe aren\u2019t born with the mites, but they accumulate on our faces over time,\u201c she explains. \u201cIt\u2019s all about whether our skin presents a hospitable environment for these mites to thrive.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

And when these mites seek refuge in oil pores, an inflammatory reaction occurs \u2013 then, acne.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Soh\u2019s research is backed up by science as well.
\n<\/span>A study from the California Academy of Sciences indicates that these mites have evolved alongside humans<\/strong> through the centuries, and that the cause of several skin issues \u00ad\u2013 such as acne and even rosacea \u2013 depend on how abundant and reactive one\u2019s skin is to these mites.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The mites are also light-sensitive as well, in that they only appear in the absence of light. It explains why blue light technology works on acne \u2013 because it kills these mites once they climb out of the pores \u00ad\u00ad\u2013 and it\u2019s also why the prime acne-eradicating time happens when we\u2019re asleep.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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It\u2019s part of why Soh was driven to leave her cushy finance job to setup mySKINBAR. (If we were confronted with a live, wriggling mite that was feasting on our skin, we\u2019d have an epiphany too.)<\/span><\/p>\n

While Soh notes that acne is \u201cmulti-layered problem\u201d that\u2019s caused by a combination of environmental and hormonal factors, she says that the Demodex mite remains the most crucial cause: \u201cSo it\u2019s all about creating an environment that prevents them for thriving.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

mySKINBAR presents a lean roster of products, at least because they\u2019re all geared to serve one goal: to stop the Demodex mites on your skin for good. Their bestselling The Crux acne cream<\/strong> <\/span><\/a><\/span>comes with anti-inflammatory Willow Bark extracts, as well as Iris Root for its calming properties; the brand\u2019s latest formulation is a serum version of The Crux, which is designed to wear well with makeup.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Since setting up the brand in 2011, Soh has a trove of skin transformation stories that are equal parts dramatic and heart-warming. \u201cI distinctly remember one client who was about to undergo a serious chemical peel in a last ditch effort to treat her acne,\u201d she recalls. \u201cHer dermatologist told her this would be the last time she could even get her face peeled \u2013 because it was already too thin.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

One client was going to have his face lit on fire by a facialist in an attempt to rid himself of acne \u2013 and another entered their store with acne so severe that Soh\u2019s former assistants had to leave the room.<\/span><\/p>\n

The common theme underscoring the stories is that they all saw results with Soh\u2019s products \u2013 and gave her the motivation to keep innovating.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe started the brand in the hopes of sharing our knowledge on acne, \u201c says Soh. \u201cUltimately, we want to bring relief to people with acne \u2013 and bring them happiness.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The rhythm of happy skin.
\nPrime. Treat. Protect. ASAP.<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”home-text-container”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1557813281806{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Since setting up the brand in 2011, Soh has a trove of skin transformation stories that are equal parts dramatic and heart-warming. \u201cI distinctly remember one client who was about to undergo a serious chemical peel in a last ditch effort to treat her acne,\u201d she recalls. \u201cHer dermatologist told her this would be the last time she could even get her face peeled \u2013 because it was already too thin.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

One client was going to have his face lit on fire by a facialist in an attempt to rid himself of acne \u2013 and another entered their store with acne so severe that Soh\u2019s former assistants had to leave the room.<\/span><\/p>\n

The common theme underscoring the stories is that they all saw results with Soh\u2019s products \u2013 and gave her the motivation to keep innovating.<\/span><\/p>\n

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