Adult Acne - Causes, and Best Treatments
As beauty therapists, we find about half of the people we see come to see us about their acne and how to treat their problem skin. Most people think that acne is something that only teenagers go through but we find that 80% of people we see are between the ages of 20 and 40 years old. What Causes Acne in Adults Most people think that having an oily or dirty skin can be the cause of acne in adults. This may be true for some people with oily skin but it's not always the cause of acne for everyone. We see many people with dry skin type who experience breakouts or acne. People are individual and a thorough consultation is needed to determine what could be the cause for each person. Here are just some possibilities that could cause acne in adults: Oily skin prone to clogging and blackheads Hormones Stress Overtreated skin Harsh products Disruption to the skin barrier Food intolerances such as gluten or dairy Too much sugar in the ...
