subject: 5 Causes Of Adult Acne [print this page] While the exact causes of adult acne are debatable, it is well known that hormonal fluctuations can trigger the onset of adult acne. That is why many women suffering from adult acne notice a change in their acne around the time of their menstrual cycle.
Stress leads to an increase in androgen levels, which affects your sebaceous glands. This may then cause acne. This is one of the biggest causes of adult acne.
Cosmetic acne is just what it sounds like - acne caused by oily, pore-clogging ingredients in your makeup and skincare products. It is so prevalent that it eventually spawned the growth of oil-free cleansers, moisturizers, and foundation. Breakouts on your cheeks may also be cause by sensitivity to G&C red dyes in your blush. Cosmetic acne looks like a raft of tiny pimples and shows up most often-but not only-on oily skin. If your skin is oily, avoid cosmetics, creams, and cleanser containing heavy oils like lanolin or mineral oil,
Genetics - Acne can be passed down through generations. If your mother or father or grandparents had it then you are likely to get it as well.
Your Bed- After a long day of back "breaking labor", the most heavenly place for most people is the bed but many people have no idea of the underling evil it may contain to harm they're skin. Dirty pillowcases and bed sheets contain bacteria, which can be harmful to your skin. Ideally, your bed sheets should be changed every week, especially if the weather is hot and humid. Aside from taking in all the dust that's harmful to your skin, it's the accumulated body oil that can clog up your pores.
Oftentimes, a woman's adult acne will revolve around her menstrual cycle and pimples will develop a few days before the onset of her period.
The reason for this is that during this time, a woman's estrogen levels are decreasing while her progesterone levels begin to rise. This causes the sebaceous glands to produce more oil, which can result in the onset of pimples.
Cleansing the skin properly is one of the most effective ways to deal with acne, but this in fact means ditching the soap. Not only is a bar of soap a good breeding ground for bacteria, but its alkaline properties will destroy the acid mantle of the skin, which is a layer of oils that protect against moisture loss and bacteria. A better option is to choose a good, gentle cleanser that will clean skin thoroughly without drying it.
