What Every Adult Should Know About Adult Acne Formation

Step one in dealing with adult acne effectively is being aware of the progression of adult acne formation. Once we become adults, most of us hope we never face those embarrassing blackheads and pimples again.  Yet, there’s that acne again in all it’s glory, living proof skin blemishes continue past our teenage years.

Recurring adult acne can be just as hard to cope with emotionally as it was when you were younger.  Most adults acne sufferers want effective treatments, yet get frustrated when the so called “best acne treatments” don’t deliver. There are hidden reasons that your treatment of acne does not leave you acne free. Once you understand the underlying cause of pimples and blackheads, you will see your acne fighting program become more effective.

Let’s be honest, seeing zits on your chin the day before your wedding day or watching your nose become covered with red, inflamed bumps the day of an important business presentation is like riding an emotional roller coaster. Left unmanaged, adult acne often leads to a cycle of acne induced stress which compounds acne breakouts. It can even lead to fits of depression.  

So called “dirty skin” is the basic reason for acne to break out. That’s where most of us start our attack, hoping to clear out skin pores where an excess of dead skin has combined with too much sebum so acne inducing bacteria doesn’t have a chance to begin infecting the pore.

That’s when the body turns out it’s defense system. Whiteheads and blackheads result. Most of us start assaulting the acne with harsh acne cleansers such as benzoyl peroxide or heading to the local store for over the counter acne treatments.

What you might not know is your body gets “dirty” on the inside, too.  Effective skin care means cleaning out toxins inside your body, too.  Stress created toxin, food allergies and imbalances in hormones can lead to skin blemishes. The stress you feel every day bumps up the adrenal production  which is linked to acne. Cortisol is a stress responsive hormone that is known to increase sebum output.

Even though doctors will state acne in adults does not come from food, certain foods can trigger a toxi response inside. As we age,  hormone levels change. Pregnancy particularly creates such a huge shifts in hormone levels. The body tries to protect itself from toxins by getting rid of them. The skin being the largest excretory organ of the body is a natural part of that cleansing process.

For adult acne treatments to be effective, you must reduce the impace of hormone upsets and stress.Watch the foods you eat. Write down any foods you believe may lead to outbreaks. Watch for a pattern. If you find one, simply quit eating that food.

Take steps to lessen the stress you suffer every day. Doing so will reduce stress hormone flow and with it your acne. Consider exercise routines like tai-chi or yoga that are known to calm the mind and the body.  Give yourself a 15 minute break every day to decouple from day’s hurry and worry.

If you have hormonal stress, see a doctor. If acne continues, you may want to visit a dermatologist who will prescribe medication. It might be topical acne medications that clear pores of dead skin and excess oil or oral acne medications that eliminate acne.