Adult acne that seemed to have healed keeps reappearing in the same spot... Many women probably suffer from this symptom. The truth is, recurring adult acne requires a different approach than adolescent acne. We'll report on the adult acne care methods that beauty expert Sachiko Ueda also relies on.
Could it also be a cause of worsening symptoms?
First, check out these four things you should NOT do when it comes to treating adult acne.
1. Don't hide it with a mask. → The stuffiness and irritation will worsen acne!
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Adult acne is common on the chin and around the mouth. Using a mask to hide acne can irritate the skin, making it more prone to itching and inflammation.
Furthermore, dampness can increase bacteria, worsening adult acne and causing recurring breakouts that can lead to scarring. It's important to avoid unnecessary irritation.
2. Applying foundation to cover up blemishes × → The oil will feed the acne!
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The fine particles in powder foundation can easily get into pores and clog them. Additionally, the oil in liquid foundation can feed acne, leading to further worsening of the condition.
When you find adult acne, you might be tempted to cover it up, but start by applying acne medication to clean skin, and be sure to gently remove your makeup on days when you wear it.
3. Avoid moisturizing care to prevent acne × → Dry skin is a source of adult acne
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Dry skin can lead to a weakened barrier function and excessive sebum secretion, which can cause adult acne.
Even when you have acne, it's important to keep your skin well-moisturized and maintain a healthy skin cell turnover cycle.
4. Just keep washing your face! Continuing the same skincare routine as for teenage acne is a bad idea. → Seek treatment tailored to the specific cause of adult acne.
Scrubbing your face vigorously, as you might have done in your youth, and removing too much sebum can worsen adult acne.
Unlike acne caused by excessive sebum secretion in youth, adult acne can be caused by a variety of factors, including hormonal imbalances, disruption of skin cell turnover, poor diet, lack of sleep, and stress.
Adult acne is also characterized by being difficult to treat, prone to recurrence, and likely to leave scars, because the acne bacteria that cause it have established a nest there. To prevent adult acne from recurring, it is important to treat the root cause as early as possible.
Even beauty professionals rely on it!
Why are "treatment creams" effective for adult acne?
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We asked beauty expert Sachiko Ueda, who herself suffered from adult acne due to an irregular lifestyle, why she recommends "Mentholatum Acnes 25 Medical Cream c" for adult acne.
This product can fundamentally cure recurring adult acne!
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Even when acne seems to heal, the underlying bacteria remain, causing adult acne to recur. Acnes25 destroys the bacteria's nest, eliminating the stress of recurring adult acne and allowing you to feel confident in your bare face.
The fact that they can treat it properly before it leaves a scar is another reason to trust them.
Moisturizing without being sticky! Morning and evening care for a comfortable day.
Acnes 25 contains moisturizing ingredients that effectively treat adult acne while simultaneously providing hydration. It absorbs quickly into the skin without feeling sticky, allowing you to stay comfortable all day long.
It becomes transparent when applied! I'm happy that it's inconspicuous.
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Because it has the same slightly acidic pH as healthy skin, you can treat adult acne as if you were doing skincare, and your skin will be beautiful even after it heals.
Since it becomes transparent when applied, it doesn't give the impression that you're applying medicine, and personally, I appreciate that it doesn't bother me when I'm taking photos.
Perfect for early care! My skin's guardian angel.
It quickly addresses both newly formed and existing acne, healing them while preventing further progression, which is reassuring. It's become my skin's guardian angel.