Adult Acne, What is causing it?
by frenchsquared on Jan.26, 2009, under Interesting Articles
Adult Acne
Acne isn’t something that only teenagers go through. Many adults suffer from it all that time and never break free from it into their adult years. Others find that they have been acne free for years and then suddenly they start to experience breakouts. Many adults find that when they start working out more acne can occur. This is due to the sweat getting onto their face. Trying to keep the hair back with a sweat band is a good way to reduce this.
Women are more likely to suffer from adult acne than men. This is due to the way in which their hormones change. For example when they are menstruating and when they are pregnant their bodies have different levels of hormones. Even through menopause it can become an issue. There are women that also get acne due to the use of certain birth control pills. The body will produce more sebum which is responsible for allowing acne breakouts to occur.
Many women find that certain types of make up can trigger adult acne as well. It is believed this occurs due to certain ingredients in them. They end up clogging the pores so that dirty and oil get trapped beneath the skin. Women that fail to remove all their make up each night are also going to experience more adult acne.
Fighting adult acne can prove to be difficult if you aren’t able identify what is triggering it. For women, there may be nothing they can due during certain times of the month to prevent it. Keeping the skin clean though and drinking lots of water can make the acne less severe.
Taking the time to exfoliate the skin is a great way for both men and women to prevent acne. This can be done with at home products or at a day spa. You can also meet with a Dermatologist for a free consultation. They can help you to identify the underlying causes of acne so that you can choose a good treatment option.
Acne can be just as embarrassing for adults as it is for teenagers. You don’t have to continue suffering from it though. If you have acne scars that make you look older, you can take advantage of some great treatments to remove them as well. They will help you to get younger looking skin that is radiant.


March 25th, 2009 on 9:01 am
I’ve never given this a try, but I think it’s about time I do.