How to Treat Adult problem skin

Do you still use the same products for blemishes as when you were a teenager? They probably do not work as well as before. This is because there is a big difference between the acne you get as a teenager and the one you get as an adult.

Adolescent pimples depend partly on genetic factors and partly on hormones. There is a clear
connection with the increased sebum production that occurs in connection with puberty. In
adolescence, the pimples often sit all over the face, even on the neck and neck and
at the top of the torso. In most people, the pimples eventually heal, but it can
be a cumbersome and lengthy process.

Pimples and blemishes in adults, on the other hand, tend to be more isolated, sit
deeper, be more sore and are recurring during certain periods. The cause is
usually stress and hormone changes - but there are more factors that can
be decisive. The fins sit mainly around the mouth, chin and along the jaw line.
As cell turnover slows down with increasing age, it takes longer
for the skin to heal. One of the most characteristic side effects of
healing is that the redness that occurs during the inflammation itself is transformed into a persistent and often deep-seated pigmentation.

treatment tips

The most important thing is to tackle the problem from several angles. Look out for multifunctional products that
contain problem-solving ingredients:

• Salicylic acid: removes dead skin cells and dissolves sebum clots.
• Niacinamide: counteracts pigment spots and regulates sebum.
• Retinol: stimulates cell renewal, inhibits pigmentation and improves structure.
• Thymol and Terpeniol: botanical extracts from thyme and pine that balance the microflora on the skin and effectively counteract acne bacteria from gaining a foothold.

good skin care routines

Whether you are young or more experienced, daily skin care routines are a great help in balancing and managing problem skin.

• thorough cleaning routine with skin-friendly cleaning
• regular exfoliation to counteract the buildup of skin cells and sebum
• use of point treatment serum
• finally moisturizing emollient .

Here you can read more about Active Clearing, which is Dermalogica's product series for
balancing problem skin. Contact a professional dermatologist to find out what products are
optimal for your skin.

in addition, here are some additional tips:

• If you use makeup: use skin care makeup with non-clogging, ingredients.
• Clean makeup brushes regularly and change pillowcases a couple of times a week to reduce the risk of acne bacteria thriving and gaining a foothold.
• Avoid ingredients that can cause clogging of the pores: lanolin (wool grease), isopropyl myristate (commonly used in cosmetics), mineral oil (can prevent skin cells from being rejected) and perfumes (can trigger inflammation).
• Avoid drying soaps, for hot water and do not use barley peels. Any form of dehydration of the skin surface can lead to the skin starting to produce more sebum (fat). Then you get more blackheads.
• Finally: because pimples often flare up during periods of stress, try to reduce your everyday stress. Also, make sure you get proper sleep, eat a balanced diet, drink more water, exercise and avoid smoking. With these measures, you are well on your way to a healthier skin.