So you have landed on this article, that tells me you are looking for at home acne treatment for adults.
I know your pain, you are probably between the ages of 25 and 40 and you have just as much or more acne than you did when you were a teen.
I've been there, and I totally understand what you are going through.
It isn't the best feeling in the world to look in the mirror and see a beautiful person that is covered with acne.
Don't loose hope just yet! As you read this entire article you are going to learn how to prevent adult acne and some simple methods you can use to treat adult acne! Keep reading, you might learn something you didn't know! Adult acne is most common in men and women between the ages of 25 and 40.
It is mainly on the face, neck, chest and back areas of the body.
You aren't going to die of adult acne, but it could leave scars and, of course, you wont have flawless skin any more.
Acne is caused by excess oils, dirt and bacteria on the face.
This oil and dirt give the bacteria a perfect home to live in, which is your face.
All of this combines and clogs your pores, which is what acne is (pimples, zits, and inflammation).
So, how can you prevent as much as possible? Great question, keep reading! 1.
For women with long hair, oily hair can cause a problem.
Remember, the oils and dirt give the bacteria that clogs your pores the perfect home.
Make sure you wash your hair on a regular basis.
2.
Sunlight is a huge problem.
This isn't a "cause" per se, but it isn't the best thing for you skin so limit sun exposure! 3.
Again, females should watch what they are putting on their face.
Make up just adds to the dirt that is already on your face.
If you must wear make up, make sure you use a mild cleanser every day to get rid of everything.
Think about it, do you really want to sleep with make up all over your face? I didn't think so! 4.
For active adults, headbands and headgear that rests on the skin can cause more of a problem than you think.
When you wear it and start to sweat oils are just going to pour out of your face, when you have headgear resting on your skin there is no where for all this crud to go.
The oils just sit there, again, making the perfect home for bacteria.
Also keep in mind that the oils that are stuck on your skin are the bacterial equivalent to steroids.
It can put acne production into overdrive! Not good! There is a million ways on the internet for clearing up adult acne.
Everything from rubbing alcohol to standing outside on a full moon during a galactic alignment with your mouth open and your tongue out (ok, I made that last one up, but it was just for illustration anyway! Please don't do this, you will look like a fool!).
Out of all the methods out there, I have found one that works and really does help.
Oatmeal! Yes, the same oatmeal you get in a round box.
Read on and I'll explain what I mean.
Go to your local store and buy some oatmeal and some honey.
Go back home and cook some oatmeal just like you would if you were going to eat it.
Now, mix some honey with it and let it cool.
Once it is cool take it and smear it on your face.
Let is sit for about 20 minutes and wash it off.
Let me explain why and how this works.
The oatmeal is a mask, as it dries it pulls all that nastiness out of your skin.
All of that oil, dirt, and bacteria that clogs your pores will be sucked out.
The honey is a natural antibiotic which helps kill some of the bacteria.
I know it sounds simple, and it is, but it works.
Don't get it wrong though, you are not going to see improvement over night, any product that claims this you should be weary of.
After doing this 2 or 3 times a week and washing with a mild cleanser every day you will start to see improvement and you will know you are on the right path.