Adult acne is completely different from teenage acne and hence requires a special method to treatment. The lower half of the face is often where adult acne seems; teen acne is generally on the upper face
Zits,
pimples, spots - whatever you call it, adult acne can be a frustrating and embarrassing problem to have. Some people may never outgrow their teenage spotty years but some don't even need to go through that phase before being inflicted by painful adult acne.
Adult acne is different from teenage acne and hence requires a different approach to treatment. The lower half of the face is usually where adult acne appears; teen acne is normally 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?
An acne occurs when sebum, the lubricant that naturally moisturizers our skin and hair is trapped under dead skin cells and debris in a hair follicle. Normally, sebum conditions the skin when it rises to the surface. If it gets trapped, the sebum clogs the pore, creating an ideal environment for bacteria to grow. This causes whiteheads and blackheads, inflammation, cyst, and pustules. These can erupt, creating stretched large pores, unsightly scars and even post-inflammatory pigmentation, if left untreated.
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.
To help treat your acne, here are some recommendations:
Check for food intolerance first; inflammation and toxicity in the system can result from excess burden on the digestive tract or immune 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. Include lots of nutrient rich, high fiber foods, fruit and vegetables, and essential fatty acids into your daily diet. Supplements like Vitamin A, C, and E complex support your system: these nutrients are antioxidants specific for skin health that help repair skin and balance hormones, increase elasticity and hydration, reduce inflammation, balance oxidation in the skin, and support collagen production.
Healthy skin needs a balanced, anti-inflammatory diet complete with foods that are rich in nutrients. You will improve digestion and elimination, restore your acid/alkaline balance, maintain healthier insulin levels, and support a normal hormone profile. A diet to address acne is based around plant based foods, lean protein, essential fatty acids, and fiber rich complex carbohydrates.
By addressing the internal causes of acne, you can work toward achieving an acne free complexion.
