Acne has become a growing topic of disturbance lately. To women, especially adult women, the development of acne comes with a lot of concern and they want to know why they are having this development at a later age. Well, fact has it that until 20s, 30, and beyond, women are not likely to develop acne. However, some other factor many contribute the development of acne in women. Some of those factors many include hormonal fluctuation and the monthly cycle. “Why am I breaking out at my age?”

Nevertheless, these 25 facts will help you understand more about adult acne and how to clear and prevent it using estheticians.

Characteristics and Causes of Adult Acne

1. Genetic predisposition

Sometimes, the development of acne is just hereditary. One just has it as one of the genetic properties he or she has inherited. In this case, the accumulation of dead skin cells inside the hair follicles are not usually cured but controlled.

2. Overproduction of Oil

Acne bacteria find a perfect environment to grown when the solidified oil called sebum obstructs the hair follicles causing a buildup of dead skin. This process occurs during the menstrual cycle of a woman when there is a decrease in the female hormones in the bloodstream.

3. Fewer Comedones

Adults usually have breakouts regularly and steadily but fewer open comedones which are less pustular and severe.

4. Chin Acne

Hormone fluctuation could be the cause of a repeated monthly breakout. This breakout usually occurs in the lower part of the woman’s face which include the jawline and the chin and are often soft. Unfortunately, science has no good explanation for this type of breakout.

5. Stress

Stress can cause a lot of irregularities in the functioning of the human body. It can cause hormonal fluctuation and this explains the relationship between stress and acne. 

6. Perioral dermatitis

This is an acne-like skin irritation condition which is characterized dryness of the skin and papules. It usually does not respond to classic topical acne treatment but with help of a physician, and antibiotics, it can be treated. It happens mostly in females between the ages of 20 to 55.

7. Comedogenic makeup

Using a lightweight and fluid-like in texture makeup product is a good way to prevent acne. Studies have shown that comedogenic skin care products contribute heavily to acne lesion flares and breakouts. It is advised to go for skin care products which have been tested and certified noncomedogenic

8. Exercising with makeup

Clean off your makeup before exercising. This will help reduce the risk of acne in adult skin. While wearing makeup during exercising worsen acne prone adult skin.

9. Inflammatory acne

Overnight pimples breakouts are usually caused by the irritation of the skin. Follicular inflammation resulting from the use of some cosmetic product is a sure catalyst.

10. Possible Mystery Contributors

Aside some well-known causes, other factors may also contribute to this blemish and so, we ask our clients some out of the box question like: what work do you do? Do you have pets? Do you make us of headsets that touch your chin? Do you have pet or pets? And so on.

11. Jawline

Properly wearing off your make up especially the once on the jaw line will go a long way in preventing breakouts and clogging.

12. Acne excoriate

Avoid picking at lesions acne because it slows the healing process and may eventually cause a scar on the spot you have picked continually.

13. Dairy products and junk food

Our diet has its own quarter to contribute to adult breakouts. Unfortunately, dairy products are affected in this category. It is best to watch and understand the effect of the food you eat if you have breakouts. Nevertheless, diet does not affect every adult.

Solutions and Recommendations

14. Daily exfoliating gel

Using exfoliating gel is the best way to care for breakouts and to prevent them from occurring. 2.5% benzoyl peroxide gel helps keep follicles clean and maintaining a clear skin. It best applied on a daily bases. Appling exfoliating gel even without have a visible sign of acne breakout, is the best form of prevention as it takes care of some debris your eyes can’t see.

15. Hydration fluid and sunscreen

The use of noncomedogenic hydration fluid and lightweight sunscreen will help regulate the hydration imbalance caused by the use of exfoliating gels.

16. Spot treatments

In speeding up the treatment and clearance of papules, spot treatment is recommended. For maximum effect, you should be looking out for products with resorcinol and sulfur and they reduce swelling and dries up blemish faster.

17. Topical treatment

Common chin acne could easily be treated with a topical acne treatment but the more sever ones especially the ones that occurs every month and have defied topical treatments; should be referred to the physician for proper examination and possibly treatment.

18. Prescription care

The use of an anti-androgen birth control pill is one of the applications of dermatological treatment of hormonally flared acne.

19. Noncomedogenic products

There are some daily make up products we just have to apply like serums, foundation and powders. Before applying them, make sure they are noncomedogenic. Otherwise, they are likely to contribute to acne breakouts.

20. Water or Silicon based anti-aging products

Recommend water or silicon based products for aging. We recommend silicon or water based anti-aging product because some of the ingredients and spreading agents of anti-aging products, ends up being the cause of adult acne.

21. Frequent cleansing with a foaming cleanser

The amount of oil your face produces has a direct relationship to the level of acne you are going to be always experience. To control oily skin, the use of a foaming cleanser is recommended. The best will be a foaming rinseable cleanser that contains benzoyl peroxide. Clean it regularly for the best result.

22. Milk emulsion makeup remover

If you wear makeup regularly, then will have to clean it properly every night using milk emulsion after which you many clean again with rinseable foaming cleanser for better effect. The milk emulsion will help remove the makeup properly without giving any room to acne on your skin.

23. Deep-cleaning treatments

spa is a good place to perform a deep-cleaning treatment. The use of a clay masque or sulfur-based mask is must helpful in this case. It helps in clogged pore control.

24. Salicylic acid peels

The use of salicylic acid peels helps in cell buildup. Salicylic acid helps to attract oil in the skin and by so doing, prevents acne. You can do this regularly to better effect.

25. Customized daily regimen

Even without the help of a skin care professional, it is our duty to always take care of our skin once we get home. Make it a routine to always clean your skin with the right products. You can also get a skin care class which will help you know exactly what to do by yourself once you are home but make sure you have a Routine daily skin care at home. This is the best way to achieve a perfect and blemish free skin.