How do you know if you have adult acne? Yes, if you have most of the followings happens on your face even if your usual cleansers and zit creams aren't effective anymore.
1. Your skin is much oilier now than when you were younger. 2. Your spots take longer to heal. 3. Your spots are pooping up on the same area. 4. Your acne flare up more often now as compared to before.
Why your face are having adult acne problems?
It can be due to: - Stress - Hormonal imbalances - UV Rays - Dryness on the skin
All this can cause your face's keratin to harden, pores to clog and thus pimples are formed.
A slower metabolism also means that acne scars heal slowly and more likely to remain.
How to deal with adult acne?
For acne that is already there, most effective approach is to first reduce inflammation, control bacteria growth and remove excess sebum on the face.
Keep the face layer well moistuized and prevent porese from clogging will help prevent breakouts from recurring as well.
Most importantly is to keep your skin properly hydrated, strengthening your skin's protective function and to stop it from drying out.
March 18, 2008 1:16:00 AM