Adult acne – why do you get it? What can help?
Are you struggling with acne as an adult? You're not alone. Adult acne affects many people – even those who never had acne as teenagers.
That's why acne reappears as an adult – and yes, there are solutions.
- Hormonal fluctuations: Hormonal fluctuations, menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause can trigger adult acne.
- Lifestyle: Diet, sleep, exercise, and general health greatly affect your skin and can contribute to giving you acne as an adult.
- Stress increases androgens, which stimulate sebum production. Include short breaks in your daily routine. Walk in nature when you have the opportunity and try yoga, breathing exercises or doing things you enjoy.
- Skin and hair products: Avoid products with perfume, essential oils, and other irritants or ingredients that clog pores.
- Genetics : if you have a lot of acne in your family, the risk of you getting it too is slightly higher.
Myth: Acne is a disease of youth
In fact, many women experience acne well into their 30s, 40s, and 50s. Adult acne can be persistent (from adolescence) or appear suddenly in adulthood. Remember to see a dermatologist if the problem becomes too severe and you are unable to alleviate the symptoms with proper skin care and lifestyle.
Did you know that it is 5 times more common for women to get adult acne than for men?
Skincare program for you with adult acne
Double cleanse your skin in the evening for balanced skin
If you have adult acne, your skin is often drier than if you had acne in your youth. These two products cleanse effectively without drying out the skin.
- Pure lipid cleanser is massaged into dry skin and washed off with a cotton cloth and lukewarm water. Pure lipid cleanser is effective for blackheads and you can also massage it into clean skin or put it over your face cream to counteract moisture loss.
- Pore clarifying cleanser contains zinc, niacinamide and lactic acid to balance acne-prone skin. Wash off with a cloth and lukewarm water.
Cream for you with acne - which also reduces pigmentation, scars and wrinkles
Ultra-light moisturiser contains bakuchiol, niacinamide and zinc - 3 effective ingredients that reduce inflammation, reduce acne and scars, while also reducing skin ageing.