Zits, pimples, spots - whatever you call it, adult acne can be a frustrating and embarrassing problem to have. Some people don't go through a teenage spotty phase before they are affected 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 comes up under the skin, which can't be drained; it is deeper and appears as a cyst.
So where does this acne come from?
Acne happens when the skin's natural moisturizing lubricant (sebum) is trapped in a hair follicle under dead skin cells and debris. Normally, sebum conditions the skin when it rises to the surface. If sebum clogs the pore and gets trapped, it creates an excellent environment for bacteria to multiply in. This will result in inflammation, cyst, pustules, whiteheads and blackheads. 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.
Treating acne will be easier if you follow these recommendations:
Check for food intolerances first; inflammation and toxicity in the system can result from excess burden on the digestive tract or immune system, worsening acne. Skin is the largest organ of elimination, so any toxins that aren't eliminated properly through the bowel can cause congestion and oxidation in the skin.
Find nutritional deficiencies and develop a plan for supplements that is tailored to your needs. 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.
A balanced, anti-inflammatory diet that is rich in nutrient dense foods is essential for skin health. This supports a normal hormone profile, maintains healthy insulin levels, restores the acid/alkaline balance, and improves digestion and elimination. Plant based foods, lean protein, essential fatty acids, and fiber rich complex carbohydrates make up the basic diet for acne.
You can work toward achieving an acne free complexion by addressing the internal causes of 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 comes up under the skin, which can't be drained; it is deeper and appears as a cyst.
So where does this acne come from?
Acne happens when the skin's natural moisturizing lubricant (sebum) is trapped in a hair follicle under dead skin cells and debris. Normally, sebum conditions the skin when it rises to the surface. If sebum clogs the pore and gets trapped, it creates an excellent environment for bacteria to multiply in. This will result in inflammation, cyst, pustules, whiteheads and blackheads. 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.
Treating acne will be easier if you follow these recommendations:
Check for food intolerances first; inflammation and toxicity in the system can result from excess burden on the digestive tract or immune system, worsening acne. Skin is the largest organ of elimination, so any toxins that aren't eliminated properly through the bowel can cause congestion and oxidation in the skin.
Find nutritional deficiencies and develop a plan for supplements that is tailored to your needs. 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.
A balanced, anti-inflammatory diet that is rich in nutrient dense foods is essential for skin health. This supports a normal hormone profile, maintains healthy insulin levels, restores the acid/alkaline balance, and improves digestion and elimination. Plant based foods, lean protein, essential fatty acids, and fiber rich complex carbohydrates make up the basic diet for acne.
You can work toward achieving an acne free complexion by addressing the internal causes of acne.
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