How To Get Rid Of Adult Acne

Acne is usually associated with the teen years, but for many people they can continue to get acne during their adult years. The first thing to check is hormonal imbalance. Some quick tests at your primary doctor’s office can give you these answers. If all is well with your hormones, then there are other factors to look at. How is your stress level? Do you drink lots of water? Does it only come around your menstrual cycle? One of the obvious reasons could be clogged pores, overactive oil glands, inflammation and bacteria. There are varying degrees of acne, from just now and then to cystic acne deep beneath the skin.

Proof Skin Solutions believes you should always try natural wellness techniques to cure your skin issues. Check out our top recommendations on how to get rid of acne!

A range of factors can trigger acne, but the main cause can be a rise in androgen hormone levels. Androgen levels rise when adolescence begins. In women, it gets converted into estrogen. Rising androgen levels cause the oil glands under the skin to grow. When your skin produces a lot of oil, you will be prone to acne. It is estimated that half of women ages 20 to 29 have acne, but hormonal acne can affect adults at any age.

During puberty, acne appears in the T-zone, which includes the forehead, nose and chin. When adults have hormonal acne, it usually forms on the lower part of the face around the cheeks and jawline. Hormonal acne can cause blackheads, whiteheads, small and large pimples and or cysts. Cysts form deep under the skin and don’t come to a head on the surface but can be very painful and tender to the touch.

If you are going through any of these issues, you may have hormonal acne:

• menstruation
• polycystic ovarian syndrome
• increased androgen levels
• menopause

Most women experience menopause in their 40’s and 50’s. This natural decline in the reproductive hormones results in an end to menstruation. When estrogen levels drop, there is an increase in androgen hormones like testosterone. This could be causing hormonal acne.

There are some typical ways to treat hormonal acnes, like oral contraceptives, anti-androgen drugs and retinoids. But if you want to treat it naturally here are a few options:

Tea Tree Oil

Studies show that Tea Tree Oil works by decreasing inflammation that can contribute to acne. You can use Tea Tree Oil as a spot treatment but always dilute it with a carrier oil before use. Popular carrier oils include coconut, jojoba and olive.

Green Tea

Green Tea helps to decrease inflammation in the body. Drink a few cups per day to help with your skin.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar has antibacterial and antifungal properties. These can help kill bacteria and yeast on the skin. Always check with your dermatologist first as natural items like Apple Cider Vinegar are acidic and can cause skin irritation if not used correctly.

So what does diet have to do with acne? Foods with a high glycemic index, such as sugary foods, can make hormonal and non-hormonal acne worse. Refined sugars and starches increase our blood glucose level, leading to inflammation and breakouts. Steer clear of cow’s milk and substitute it with almond or oat milk. Stick to whole grains and incorporate fermented ingredients like kombucha, sauerkraut and kimchi into your diet. This will help balance your bodies’ microbiome and reduce inflammation. As mentioned in the section above, green tea is a great anti-inflammatory which will help with reducing breakouts.

Stress is bad for your body in may says but it definitely can cause problems with your skin. During stressful moments, your body produces more testosterone, which stimulates oil glands and triggers acne. Here are some ways to reduce stress naturally:

• Exercise more and keep it consistent
• Stretch when you wake up and before bed
• Read a good book
• Practice yoga
• Meditate, calm your mind
• Mindfulness, be more present
• Reduce your caffeine intake
• Do things you love
• Spend time with family, friends and pets
• Take deep breaths
• Journal, especially things you are grateful for
• Relax to beautiful music
• Be positive, even during challenging circumstances
• Take more breaks
• Tune into your body, do mental body scans
• Get a massage
• Laugh
• Get some sunshine, don’t forget your sunscreen!

Proof Skin Solutions has created a simple 3 step process to keep your skin clean and fresh. Our products cleanse, detoxify and revitalize the skin. Infused with natural, active ingredients, our serum does away with toxic chemicals found in most skin care lines. Instead, we use proven components like polyglutamic acid (5 x more hydrating than hyaluronic acid), ferulic acid, glutathione (fades dark spots & hyperpigmentation), powerful peptides, 5 stable Vitamin C’s, antioxidants, and growth factors. These components brighten, hydrate, shrink pores, banish blemishes, and soothe irritation.

Follow these 3 easy steps to fight acne:

1. Wash and Exfoliate: The first step to fighting acne is keeping your face clean of any debris and gently exfoliating. Use our POLISH+ in the morning and at night. Get your face wet with warm water, gently smooth the cleanser all over your face, including your neck area. You can leave on for a few minutes and then rinse with warm water really well. Not only will you feel refreshed and clean but your skin will be toned, smooth and brighter.
2. Hydrate: The second step is to hydrate your skin. You may think that this step can be skipped because of your acne, but this is just as important as cleansing. Use PORCELAIN or MUGSHOT Antioxidant Face Serum all over your face after cleansing and patting dry your skin. This formula is weightless and will quickly absorb deep into your pores to hydrate, moisturize and leave your skin feeling radiant. There are 18+ active potent ingredients to help keep your skin hydrated and clear.
3. Protect Your Eyes: Our DELUGE Eye Cream  will restore your eyes. When you have acne, you need to cleanse your skin more often, this usually dries out the skin aiding in clearing up acne. At the same time, your eyes will need the extra hydration to combat fine lines, wrinkles, crows feet, dark circles and puffiness. Don’t miss this step!

We have covered all the natural ways to combat and how to get rid of acne. You are now on your way to clean, fresh, beautiful skin from the inside out! New to Proof? Want to try our Test Flight Product Sampler pack? It’s only $6 and you get samples of all of our products so you can see why Proof will work for you!