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I can't tell you how many clients I see every week with acne. And no, these clients are not teenagers. The instance of adult acne is on the rise. Why on earth would a woman who is 40 years old and never had acne before come to see me for a facial reporting recurring acne breakouts?
Here's the deal. More and more adults are seeing acne breakouts for several reasons.
1. Improper in cleansing routine. As an adult, you can't use products made for teen skin. You new products that will help cleanse and properly manage adult skin.
2. You don't exfoliate enough or you over exfoliate. Your skin cells die off regularly an if you don't remove them from the skin's surface, you end up with dead skin cells and bacteria in your pores which equals a breeding ground for acne!
3. You're way too stressed. When stress levels increase, your hormones go out of whack. And an imbalance in hormones triggers acne, amongst other health issues.
4. Your diet. Eating a diet high in sugar and diary creates hormone fluctuations which in turn creates a breeding ground for acne.
5. The products you use at home are alcohol based. Yes, that acne kit you got off of TV is nothing but alcohol and soap. It may have cleared your skin initially, but what really happened is that your dried your oil glands and the second you stop using that cleanser, your pores will erupt with oil!
There are many ways to help clear and manage acne. The key is to cleanse properly, use a light exfoliator, and moisturize!
Yes you can moisturize oily skin. Use an oil free moisturizer and your products should be non-comodegnic which means they don't clog pores. Use a gel cleanser and your exfoliator should have a rice extract or jojoba beads. Your products should also have antiinflammatory ingredients like chamomile, calendula, and honey.
And most importantly DON'T pop any pimples on your own! Doing this improperly leads to scars and dark spots. Let a licensed skin care professional help you choose the correct home care products and give you a treatment to calm, clear, and brighten your skin!
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