So how do we exactly avoid acne/pimples? What Causes acne/pimples? If you already know this skip to Routine section. Acne by definition is developed when hair follicles get trapped with sebum and dead skin cells. Sebum is basically the oily substance that we see in our skin produced by sebaceous glands. When our immune system senses the P. acnes bacteria, it reacts by accumulating red and white blood cells to prevent any infections which results to inflammation or redness. Contributing factors to acne Genes - some people are prone to acne and some are not. Genes may affect hormones and thus affect the production of sebum in our body. Acne patients are also known to have stronger inflammatory response to P. acnes bacteria. Hormonal Imbalance - Excessive androgen (male hormones) causes imbalance that triggers production of sebum. Self caused Infection - putting your unclean hand to your face. Routine: Make below as part of your lifestyle and you will sure...