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About adult acne
About adult acne
How does adult acne occur?
Adult acne has many causes, resulting from a combination of several factors. Some causes might be surprising. For example, most people think acne-prone skin is caused by excessive oil production, but in reality, a lack of moisture due to dry skin is also a cause.
What should I do if I have acne?
Acne is a type of skin disease known as acne vulgaris.
Many people often squeeze their own pimples out of annoyance, but this is something you should strictly avoid because
bacteria can enter and cause inflammation, which may lead to acne scarring.
Before symptoms progress to that stage, if you are concerned about your condition, you should consult a dermatologist. Additionally, you can improve your skin condition and prevent it from worsening by paying attention to your daily lifestyle, skincare, and makeup.
What can you do to prevent acne from getting worse?
Managing Stress
Psychological stress is one of the factors that causes acne and can make symptoms worse. In your daily life, try to manage stress through various methods, such as getting enough sleep, relaxing in a bath, and enjoying hobbies. Proper skincare and makeup that do not irritate the skin can also help reduce stress.
Improve Your Sleep Quality
Insufficient sleep is a major factor that causes hormonal imbalances. It also reduces the skin’s ability to recover, making it more susceptible to acne. Psychological stress also has a significant impact, so you should get enough sleep—ideally around 8 hours. The skin’s recovery capacity is best between 10:00 PM and 2:00 AM, so try to go to bed early.
Thoroughly Protect Against UV Rays
UV rays, which damage the skin barrier, are one of the causes of acne, worsening inflammation and causing hyperpigmentation in acne scars. To minimize damage, protect your skin from UV rays as much as possible. However, sunscreens with high oil content can be a burden on acne-prone skin, so we recommend products that are as oil-free as possible and tested to be non-comedogenic. Choose UV protection products that are gentle on acne-prone skin to effectively protect your skin from UV rays.
Eat a Balanced Diet
It is not yet clear how much high-fat and high-sugar diets contribute to acne. However, nutritional balance is a source of vitality for the skin, so try to maintain balance and eat regularly. Additionally, be careful not to restrict your diet too much, as this can cause stress.
Be Careful of Skin Irritation
Keeping items that touch your skin clean, such as foundation puffs, pillowcases, and bed sheets, also helps prevent acne. Additionally, touching or squeezing acne unconsciously can make it worse. Check if your daily actions and the things around you are contributing to worsening your acne.
Can I use cosmetics even if I have acne?
If your symptoms are severe, consult a dermatologist and refrain from using cosmetics.
However, proper skincare and makeup can help prevent acne and reduce stress.
Once your symptoms improve, choose non-comedogenic cosmetics for your skincare and makeup routine.
Skincare and Makeup Advice for Adults with Acne Skincare
Cleansing and washing your face are essential for acne care.
While it is important to remove dirt thoroughly, be careful not to scrub too hard, as this can irritate the skin, cause dryness, and weaken the skin barrier.
Hydration is also crucial for acne-prone skin care.
When you have acne, you often think your skin is oily, meaning it secretes too much oil. However, the skin of people in their 20s and 30s with adult acne often lacks moisture in the keratin layer. Therefore, hydration is an important step. Choose products that do not leave a sticky feeling on the skin and help enhance the skin’s internal moisture-retention capacity.
Is it safe for acne-prone skin? Rinse 20 times with lukewarm water*
Using many types of lotions and serums in hopes of treating acne can do more harm than good if your skin barrier is weak. These products can irritate the skin and cause stress, so you should reconsider choosing appropriate cosmetics.
Cosmetics
You can still enjoy makeup even if you have acne.
It has long been said that cosmetics clog pores and make acne worse. However, in recent years, there are many more non-irritating cosmetics for acne-prone skin, and a wide variety of products are now available even in the dermatology field. Instead of banning cosmetics entirely, there is a trend toward allowing them as long as they are used carefully and alongside proper treatment. It has also been found that cosmetics do not necessarily worsen acne and can help improve Quality of Life (QOL).
Key Makeup Tips for Those Concerned About Acne
In a day, you may have limited time for makeup.
If you are experiencing acne problems, try using the time you would spend on foundation to focus on point makeup instead!
Enhance your beauty with cosmetics that help draw attention away from your acne!
1. First, even out your skin tone andreduce acne redness.
Instead of using liquid foundation which may irritate acne, we recommend using a lightweight powder foundation. Choose a shade that matches your skin tone. First, use a concealer to reduce redness, then apply a thin layer of foundation.
2. Enhance your beauty! Cosmetics that help distract from acne
With point makeup techniques such as eye makeup, eyebrow shaping, lipstick, and blush, you can create a makeup look that diverts attention from acne. It will help enhance your beauty by creating a dimensional and radiant look without making your acne worse!
