What is Adult Acne?

Most people relate teenage to acne,but acne can occur in adults too.As the name suggests acne occurring in adults is called adult acne.Its can be caused by various reasons.Statistics reveal that 25% of most adult men and 50% of most adult women suffer from adult acne.

Some of the causes of adult acne can be stress,hormones,use of wrong cosmetics,birth control pills and sometimes even heredity.Most people treat adult acne the same way as they would treat teen acne.But adult acne needs to be treated differently.The main reason that adult acne needs to be treated differently is that in adults the skin is ageing,harsh chemical applications in the form of medications or even cosmetics laden with chemicals can cause considerable damage to the skin of an adult acne sufferer.Another point to consider in treating adult acne is that the levels of stress and diet intake may be different adults than those in teens.But if you know your skin,treating adult acne would be much easier.

Important tips to remember while treating adult acne are:

• Use a natural cleanser,toner and moisturiser every night.Its important to choose a natural oil-free cleanser which does not dry your skin too much.The toner should be alcohol-free and natural based.Alcohol in a toner will also dry out the skin too much.Using a moisturiser at the end will not make the skin too dry.Its important to keep excess oil off your skin without drying it too much.
• Exfoliate:Use a good exfoliator to remove the dead skin cells from your skin.This will help in preventing further breakouts.Exfoliating the skin 2-3 times a week should be good enough,since you should not over-exfoliate.
• Stop the spread:As with any acne(teen or adult)stopping the bacteria from spreading will help in preventing more breakouts.So avoid touching the skin too much.Also try to use a fresh wash cloth everyday.
• Be gentle:Always pat your skin dry and don’t rub the wash cloth vigorously over the skin.Sometimes when we are in a hurry,we just tend to dry our face fast.Make it a habit to pat your face dry.

Adult acne can be an unpleasant skin disorder,but with proper care it can be eliminated.Just a few changes in your lifestyle will result in a healthy and glowing skin.Adopting just a few of the above tips will prevent further breakouts.But if you feel your acne is getting any worse,don’t hesitate to consult your dermatologist.He  can  recommend the best medicine for curing your adult acne.But doing your part in eliminating adult acne,will definately help in getting an acne free skin.

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