Adult acne is a difficult thing to bear because the skin is not as supple or elastic and doesn’t often respond to treatments as would if you were a teenager. For instance, adult skin is very susceptible to drying up hence zit creams marketed for teenagers don’t really help in curing adult acne. Instead, the skin becomes dry and flaky.
Cures for Adult Acne
Broad cures or treatments that work for adult acne are:
- Adjusting diet
- Adjusting stress
- More exercise
These broad cures work for every adult. But since body chemistry varies so do their specifics and that to from month to month. For example, for some adults blemishes disappear once they give up salty food, fatty food, chocolate or soda pop. While for some, strawberry leaves, hemp oil work wonders. Then again, for some people herbal remedies are the ultimate cure for blackheads and pimples.
What adults should AVOID?
- Zit creams
- Zinc creams
- Beta hydroxyls
- Heavy makeup
- Accutane (especially pregnant women)
Focus on cleansing, exfoliation and moisturizing your skin to clear the acne and blemishes. Laser surgery for acne is also an effective and tried remedy for adult acne.