Adult Acne
Many people think that acne is a problem faced only by people in their teen years. If you wake up one morning in your 30s and suddenly find that your worst teenage nightmare has returned, you’re not alone. Twenty percent of adult women experience acne. The following are a few facts about acne that are sure to make anyone suffering feel better.
Fact #1: Acne Starts with Blackheads
Blackheads are not dirt. They’re a combination of dead skin cells and oil mixing with bacteria. They turn black when exposed to the air. Once they become inflamed, blackheads form red pimples. These are easily spread when touched with dirty hands. When a pimple becomes infected, it develops a whitehead or pustule. These can break and cause scars.
Blackheads should be banished gently. A mistake many people make is scrubbing too hard with an abrasive face wash. This irritates the skin causing it to produce more oil which in turn leads to more blackheads. It is a much better plan of attack to use a gentle exfoliant with alpha-hydroxy acids.
Fact #2: There are a Number of Causes of Adult Acne
The causes of adult acne are actually very similar to the causes of teenage acne. The main causes are:
- Stress
- Bad cosmetics
- Hormones
- Birth control pills
Stress causes the oil glands to overcompensate. Bad cosmetics trap bacteria in pores. Hormones cause the sebaceous glands to over act while birth control pills with androgen in them also cause breakouts.
Unlike what many think, cheese and chocolate are not actually causes of acne. While they will not hurt your skin, they will not help it either. The best way to help acne is to get a good facial. The individual performing your facial will know exactly what the skin needs in order to be healthy.
Contact a Houston Medical Spa
If you have adult acne and you are interested in receiving an acne facial, contact the Houston acne facial experts of Dermagenix Medical Spa at 713-662-3376 today.
