Despite acne being associated with adolescent girls and boys, breakouts are not uncommon for adults - even in their 20's and 30's.  And, it is also not uncommon for acne to reoccur as women begin meopause as hormonal and chemistry changes begin - often into the mid-40's and 50's.

 

Often breakouts, blemishes and pimples will subside over time and a clear complexion will return.  With that said, treatments for adult acne can be helpful at reducing its spread and severity.

 

Outside hormonal imbalances, increased oiliness of skin and accumulation of dirt and contaminants - significant contributors to acne, can be controlled with a regimented use of products that aid in keeping the skin clean - primarily facial tissue.   Also, as our body chemistry changes as we age, our skin's reaction to personal care products may change.  Soaps, creams, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, sprays, even deoderants may affect our skin in different ways causing outbreaks.  Likewise, fabric softeners and detergents mat have an impact as well.  If you suddenly have seen a change in the sensitivity of your skin, increased or chronic blemishes, irritation or inflammation, take a look at your daily routine of products to see if there may be a correlation to any new hosehold products you have begun using.  Additionally, watching what you eat is a good idea.  While there continues to be a debate that foods affect or promote acne, high sugar and carbohydrate diets are believed to enable acne.

 

Adult acne treatments typically focus on reducing oils in the skin that trap dirt, bacteria and infection and deep cleaning the pores to remove particulate matter and infection that may have become trapped, reducing the chance that the outbreak may spread.  Products that use zinc are some of the most effective at reducing oils in the skin and reducing oiliness short-term by helping control sebaceous gland secretions.  Microdermabrasion products help irrigate the pores and do double-duty of purifying the skin and removing dead skin cells.  Often, the best adult acne treatment combines these products to give the best opportunity for reducing acne prone skin due to oiliness and bacteria.

 

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Alpha Hydroxy crystals are well known and clinically proven to reduce adult acne...but the historical challenge has been it dries out the skin - increases the chances complications will occur or blemishes return.