Recent studies reported by the American Dermatology Association suggest adult acne is on the rise, with more than 17 million U.S. adults diagnosed in the past decade. At the same time, the median age for patients suffering from acne has been gradually increasing to today’s average age of 26.5. When finding
solutions for adults who are suffering from acne, there are several things to consider:

Adult acne differs from teen acne in various ways. Adult acne affects small areas of skin. It tends to appear on the lower face, especially the sides of the chin and along the jaw line and the upper throat. In many women, a common site for regular breakouts well into mid-life is either side of the chin, corresponding
with their menstrual cycle, pregnancy, menopause, and other hormonal shifts. In the opinion of some Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) authorities, these localized outbreaks correspond specifically to activity of the right or left ovary.
Stress is also a likely trigger. Experts are not in total agreement as to the sources of adult acne, nor is there a conclusive explanation for its apparent rise. Another hormone often cited is cortisol. Cortisol is the “fightor-f light” brain chemical that is released during chronic (long-term) as well as acute stress. Some
nutritionists and other wellness authorities also link acne to adrenal exhaustion, which results from stress, as well as toxins in the diet and environment.
Adult acne lesions last longer. Regardless of its origin, adult acne may be more difficult to resolve than teen acne simply because adult skin is slower to heal than adolescent skin. By age 30, cell turnover and other key functions have begun to slow. For this reason, acne tends to linger longer in adult skin and may result in long-term hyper pigmentation, especially redness. Intervention into the acneic cycle as early as possible is therefore critical to minimizing the effects of adult acne.
Considering that stress is often classified as a strong causal element in treating adult acne, a complete lifestyle program that includes stress-relieving treatments should be introduced to the client, as should homecare strategies for addressing stress levels like meditation, simple massage techniques, and proper nutrition. Of course, product protocols are key, as is a screening of products in the makeup bag and their ingredients.

An in-depth analysis of the skin is critical in shaping a tandem professional treatment program and an at-home plan. Because the adult acne sufferer is often also concerned with the signs of aging, a dual approach is beneficial to integrate products for both age-fighting and acne treatment. Product ingredients that often prove effective in arresting and reversing adult acne, and which also support healthy aging of the skin by fighting free-radical damage, include caffeine, cinnamon bark, horse chestnut, licorice, salicylic
acid, yeast extract, and zinc gluconate to clear congested follicles, regulate sebum production, and help reduce irritation.
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