Adult acne can be a frustrating and embarrassing problem to have, regardless what you want to call it. Painful adult acne can affect anyone, although some people may never outgrow their teenage spotty years.
Teenage acne and adult acne are different, so the latter requires a different approach to treatment. Adult acne usually affects the lower half of the face, whereas teen acne is generally on the upper face. Adult acne is also deeper and appears as a cyst, or under the skin which can't be drained.
So where does this acne come from?
Acne happens when the skin's natural moisturizing lubricant (sebum) is trapped in a hair follicle under dead skin cells and debris. Typically, sebum rises to the surface where it is able to condition the skin. Sebum trapped in the pore is the perfect place for bacteria to flourish. This will result in inflammation, cyst, pustules, whiteheads and blackheads. If left untreated, these can erupt, creating stretched large pores, unsightly scars and even post-inflammatory pigmentation.
To effectively treat adult acne, we must address the internal causes of acne and take a long term approach with appropriate skin treatments and skin care to find a new balance for the skin to keep its own healthy, breakout-free appearance without irritants and harsh chemicals.
Here are some recommendations for treating acne:
First, check for food intolerances - any excess burden on the digestive tract, or immune system, can contribute to inflammation and toxicity in the system, worsening acne. Any toxins that aren't eliminated properly through the bowel can cause congestion and oxidation in the skin, as it is the largest organ of elimination.
Specify your needs and implement a supplement plan according to your nutritional deficiencies. Nutrient rich, high fiber foods, fruits and vegetables, and essential fatty acids should be part of your daily diet. Antioxidant nutrients specific for skin health include supplements like Vitamin A, C, E complex. They support collagen production, help repair skin and balance hormones, increase elasticity and hydration, balance oxidation in the skin, and reduce inflammation.
Skin health requires a balanced, anti-inflammatory diet rich in nutrient dense foods. This helps to maintain healthy insulin levels, restore acid/alkaline balance, improve digestion and elimination, support a normal hormone profile. Plant based foods, lean protein, essential fatty acids, and fiber rich complex carbohydrates make up the basic diet for acne.
Addressing the root causes of acne will help you achieve an acne free complexion.
Teenage acne and adult acne are different, so the latter requires a different approach to treatment. Adult acne usually affects the lower half of the face, whereas teen acne is generally on the upper face. Adult acne is also deeper and appears as a cyst, or under the skin which can't be drained.
So where does this acne come from?
Acne happens when the skin's natural moisturizing lubricant (sebum) is trapped in a hair follicle under dead skin cells and debris. Typically, sebum rises to the surface where it is able to condition the skin. Sebum trapped in the pore is the perfect place for bacteria to flourish. This will result in inflammation, cyst, pustules, whiteheads and blackheads. If left untreated, these can erupt, creating stretched large pores, unsightly scars and even post-inflammatory pigmentation.
To effectively treat adult acne, we must address the internal causes of acne and take a long term approach with appropriate skin treatments and skin care to find a new balance for the skin to keep its own healthy, breakout-free appearance without irritants and harsh chemicals.
Here are some recommendations for treating acne:
First, check for food intolerances - any excess burden on the digestive tract, or immune system, can contribute to inflammation and toxicity in the system, worsening acne. Any toxins that aren't eliminated properly through the bowel can cause congestion and oxidation in the skin, as it is the largest organ of elimination.
Specify your needs and implement a supplement plan according to your nutritional deficiencies. Nutrient rich, high fiber foods, fruits and vegetables, and essential fatty acids should be part of your daily diet. Antioxidant nutrients specific for skin health include supplements like Vitamin A, C, E complex. They support collagen production, help repair skin and balance hormones, increase elasticity and hydration, balance oxidation in the skin, and reduce inflammation.
Skin health requires a balanced, anti-inflammatory diet rich in nutrient dense foods. This helps to maintain healthy insulin levels, restore acid/alkaline balance, improve digestion and elimination, support a normal hormone profile. Plant based foods, lean protein, essential fatty acids, and fiber rich complex carbohydrates make up the basic diet for acne.
Addressing the root causes of acne will help you achieve an acne free complexion.
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