Hello guys, as we have talked about many times before, acne does not only have many causes but is also not only strictly related to age. Sad news for all of us past our puberty who thought that we were finally free of breakouts forever because... SURPRISE! Acne still affects many different ranges…
While it is true that many people get acne during puberty, age is not the only factor that makes us break out. Statistics say that not only 8 out of 10 teenagers deal with acne, but also a larger portion of the adult population is starting to deal with acne-related issues every year. So what are the differences between teen acne and adult acne and how can we tackle them?
TEENAGE PIMPLES
We have all been there, but the good thing about teenage acne is that with the right habits and treatment you can control its effects and once those hormonal changes are over, the acne will disappear on its own.
WHAT ARE THE MAIN CAUSES BEHIND TEENAGE PIMPLES?
Initially, teenage pimples come mostly from hormonal imbalances. While our bodies are growing there are a lot of changes. The reproductive system and hormones have to adapt very quickly creating a rise in the androgen hormone levels, which are ultimately one of the biggest causes of teenage acne.
TEEN ACNE TREATMENT AND HOW TO CURE HORMONAL ACNE?
When it comes to treating acne for teenagers, it is a tricky subject. In order to learn more about how to recognize it and treat it for the best, you can watch this video that will give you all the information about hormonal acne that you need to know. The problem with teenage acne and the reason why those pimples might stick longer than only the teen years are due to the mistreatment of those pimples.
What might have started as just a regular hormonal process, might end up messing basic skin functions if you don’t treat that acne with an adequate teen acne treatment. Some of these wrong habits might lead to the spread of bacteria, and completely destroy the balance of our skin or even develop scarring.
To prevent this, avoid things like:
• not moisturizing
• using the wrong products
• picking on blemishes
• and overusing harsh products and spot treatments.
Most importantly… When it comes to acne, it’s not only about targeting the acne itself, but also about not touching the pimples, avoiding strong chemicals, using lightweight but replenishing moisturizers and washing your face in a gentle yet effective way.
All of this will help the skin to stay nourished and to adapt better to those hormonal changes, without throwing off the skin PH balance and sebum production.
ADULT ACNE
Here the topic gets a bit trickier since there are way too many causes that can be linked to this type of acne, but the most common causes for adult acne are the following:
1) HORMONAL IMBALANCES
Yes, unfortunately, you can still get hormonal imbalances even when you are an adult, especially if you are a female. Things like:
• stress
• ovulation
• contraceptives
• pregnancy
• or even certain foods can lay among the biggest triggers for hormonal acne in adults
2) DIET & LIFESTYLE
• not eating well
• not enough sleep or bad sleeping patterns
• lack of exercise
• hectic lifestyle
• overworking oneself
Together with high periods of stress have a huge potential to translate into acne, especially taking into account that lifestyle choices are one of the main factors in adult acne. Habits and lifestyle choices can not only bring acne but also potentially trigger, further acne causes like hormonal imbalance.
3) SKINCARE
With age, we tend to start to get different skin concerns that we might want to target. A lack of elasticity, skin sagging, aging, dullness, or even wrinkles. Many times we try to solve this through skincare, without realizing that things like:
• we could be using the wrong products
• over or under doing skincare
• daily makeup
• ingredients clashing
• and skincare reactions are not only one of the biggest causes of clogged pores and adult acne, but also of premature skin aging.
HOW TO TREAT ADULT ACNE
As you have seen adult acne causes are a lot broader than the teen acne causes and therefore the adult acne products that you might want to use could be a lot different. In order to best resolve your adult acne, you might want to have a look at what exactly is causing acne. Here are two articles that might help on that:
THERE’S ALWAYS A WAY OUT!
In the end, being able to prevent acne before anything gets to you will be the way to win the victory. However, even if you have acne, there is always a way out so don’t be devastated.
Just remember that it is important to know what type of acne you have. Try to narrow down the possible causes for your acne. Find good skincare and products that will work on your skin without irritating it. And if it is still too much and you need extra help, make sure to visit a professional dermatologist.
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