How to live better with acne as an adult?
Acne can continue well beyond the teenage years, especially in women. Adult acne is different, it is characterized by a predominance of inflammatory (red) spots associated with combination to oily skin (mainly in the T-zone of the face). The skin is thinner and more sensitive to the external damage of daily life, causing the appearance or persistence of imperfections. It is rarely severe, but there is a significant risk of scarring and a non-negligible psychological impact. Solutions for acne in adult women exist to help them cope with it.
5 simple daily rituals
Talk to your doctor
(dermatologist or gynecologist)
Why?
To avoid suffering with acne
Whether severe or not, acne can have a negative effect on self-confidenceHow?
If acne is a problem in your daily life, don’t hesitate to consult a health professional. They can evaluate the severity of your acne and prescribe a personalized and regularly updated treatment program.
Do not touch
or pick at acne spots
Why?
To reduce the risk of irreversible scarring
Touching lesions can make them worse and delay treatment efficacyHow?
- Keep your hands and mind busy when you feel the urge to touch a spot
- Hold an ice cube on a painful red spot for a few moments to soothe it rather than touching it
Use
suitable cleansing products
Why?
All treatment begins with proper skin hygiene. Overly irritating or inappropriate skin care can stimulate sebum production and maintain acne.
How?
- Use gentle cleansing products adapted to acne-prone skin
- For oily skin, use a micellar water; for dry skin, use cleansers with a cream texture
Do not go out in the sun
without protection
Why?
To avoid making acne and acne scars worse
Sunshine is a fake friend in case of acne. While it’s true that skin seem to clear up in the sun, afterwards there is a rebound effect with even more spots and an ever greater risk of scarringHow?
- Apply a sunscreen with a label indicating a protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 systematically before going out in the sun
- Choose a product formulated for acne-prone skin
Use make-up
that is non-comedogenic and suitable for acne
Why?
Applying unsuitable make-up can make acne worse, especially if it is not removed at the end of the day
How?
- Opt for “medical” make-up, formulated specifically for and tested on sensitive and reactive skin
- Check for the “non-comedogenic” label
Excessive sebum production
Hormonal disturbances can increase surface sebum production, making the face oily in places and pores larger.
The imbalance of a bacterium called Cutibacterium acnes (or C. acnes)
Various factors can change the skin microbiome and sebum quality. Bacteria can also accelerate the multiplication of skin cells. Pores become clogged and the first spots appear.
Inflammation
If the C. acnes imbalance gets worse, it causes inflammation and the appearance of painful red spots, which can leave scars and residual marks.
What factors make acne worse?
- A diet rich in fat and sugars
- Stress
- Post-sun exposure
- Comedogenic make-up
- Picking at spots
- High-protein supplements (whey protein)
- Excessive exfoliation
- Inappropriate contraceptive pills
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