ACNE is my LEAST favorite 4 letter word… well, there is one more – but ACNE is up there!!! If you have ever suffered from ZITS, I know you will agree – hormonal acne is a beast and soooo hard to get rid of…. that is why it is best to PREVENT rather than spot treat after the fact!
Approximately 40% of teens will battle acne and 1 and 5 women between the ages of 25 and 40 will also suffer!! WHY?! WHY!? Is there even a difference between teen acne vs adult acne? It turns out, yes! There’s quite a difference, from what causes teen vs adult acne, to the products that treat it – let’s dive into this zitty world!
What Causes Acne in Teens and Adults
Hormones cause acne in both teens and adults.
But adult acne is very different from teen acne. Instead of getting pimples on your forehead and cheeks, people with adult acne tend to break out on their chin and around the mouth ~ commonly called the U Zone. The good news is that after menopause, your persistent that-time-of-the-month acne SHOULD disappear, but regardless if you suffer…. stay tuned cuz there IS hope!
Teen acne usually kicks off with puberty (hello, hormonal acne!) when the sebaceous (oil) glands start kicking into overdrive. It seems to affect boys more than girls BUT plenty of girls suffer too – and guess what suffers even more than the skin – SELF CONFIDENCE, which is already under attack in those fragile teen years!
So, what now? Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are the two best ingredients to treat acne, period. And if blocked pores are what cause acne, what does it matter if the blocked pores are on a 13-year-old or a 30-year-old?
Turns out, it does matter.
Why Acne Treatments Differ from Adults and Teens
A 13-year-old teen’s skin is very different from a 40-year-old adult’s skin.
As teenagers, our skin is relatively thick. As we age, our skin thins out and becomes more sensitive to products. Those over-the-counter acne products with 10% benzoyl peroxide or 2% salicylic acid are perfect for the 13-year-old, but they are much too harsh for the 30,40, 50-year-old.
Here’s an easy visual explaining the differences:
Most acne products are formulated for teenagers because a larger percentage of teens suffer from acne than the percentage of adults who do, BUT there are two new products on the market this month – and they are BOTH game changers!! Acne – you have met your match!
Fight Acne With Added Benefits
If you’re an adult, it can be hard to find effective acne skin care that also has effective anti-aging benefits! Dr. Rodan and Fields – the acne experts – have developed a line of skincare for ADULT acne sufferers called Unblemish – it treats both acne, yes even hormonal acne, AND has anti-aging ingredients – can I get an AMEN and throw in a HALLELUJAH!
For teens – I have seen amazing results in my 2 teenagers with Dr. Rodan and Fields SPOTLESS, 2 step regimen for teens…. plain and simple, it works and it works FAST! With teens used to immediate gratification – the quick results will push them to be compliant and continue using it!
Finally, sunscreen is a must, but it can be hard to find sunscreen for acne sufferers, so check out these 2….. Elta MD UV Clear and Rodan + Fields Unblemish Shine Free!
Though we can’t change everything that time does, we can address skin concerns, including acne and visible signs of aging, at ANY age.
Check out these ahhhhhhhmazing results with Spotless from MY daughter!!
AND not to be left out – Unblemish for Adult Acne and Anti Aging:
There are many great acne products out there – both clinical and natural – but navigating the myriad of choices is DAUNTING and can be super expensive! The best thing to me is a 60-day empty container guarantee – so you truly have nothing to lose, but hopefully the ZITS! All products linked in this article are backed with a full money-back guarantee – I guarantee it!
Say Good-Bye To Hormonal Acne
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