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We might not talk about it much, but sadly - like long hair and bad music - acne isn't something that's limited to your teenage years. Long after you stop being a teenager your pores can still occasionally get blocked and become infected, leaving a small lump on your skin that can be as small as a pinhead or considerably larger. Amongst adults, over half of all women and one in four men suffer from acne, and older people are increasingly beginning skincare routines and seeking treatment for the condition.
Areas of your skin with a large number of spots and blemishes will often become red as the skin around the blemishes becomes inflamed. Acne can leave permanent blemishes and scarring, particularly if you "pop" spots!
We've all been told that eating fatty foods or not getting enough exercise can cause acne, but that's more or less bunk. Unless you spend your days rolling in mud and never go for a bath, general hygiene is only going to cause BO - it's not going to mean you get acne. While this does mean you don't have to feel quite so guilty, it also sadly means that proper skincare is required. As is so often the case, it's all largely down to genetics. Four factors, usually working in combination, can contribute towards acne:
1) Testosterone, which is present in varying quantities in men and women, can cause the over-production of sebum, a natural moisturiser secreted by your skin.
2) Dead cells can become trapped in the sebum clogging up your skin, while your pores can also become blocked.
3) A blocked pore, sealed off from the air, provides the perfect environment for the growth of bacteria.
4) The bacteria are then attacked by your antibodies, turning your face into a warzone, the frontlines of which are whiteheads filled with "pus"- millions of white blood cells.
A proper skincare routine should deal with these factors, and can seriously reduce the appearance of acne and blemishes.
Acne causing hormones are at their most active when we are teenagers, but usually stabilise as we move out of adolescence and into our later twenties. Sudden, significant break-outs when you are older might indicate that your hormones are imbalanced, possibly as a result of glandular disorders - check with your doctor to eliminate this as a potential cause since some glandular disorders can be serious.
For men with sensitive skin, shaving can be a direct cause of acne and many end up avoiding it all together. Shaving properly is a magnificent form of skincare and can really help reduce your rates of acne. Buy an electric razor, or failing that, a single blade disposable one. The shave may not be quite so close as from a multiblade, but leaving some of the follicle exposed means the pore doesn't close and cause a shaving bump.
Aloe Vera, Tea Tree oil, Chamomile and many other natural skincare ingredients have all proven effective against spot-causing bacteria. Getting too keen about washing your face can be counterproductive. Sebum is an important part of your body's chemistry and getting rid of it will only cause more to be produced.
With just a little effort, you can re-establish your body's equilibrium and reduce your rates of blemishes and acne.
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