Adult Female Acne Treatment
Acne is often thought of as a teenage problem brought on by puberty. Adult onset acne, though, is a common skincare issue. This is especially true for women. Adult onset acne in women may be caused by many things, including changes in hormones during menstruation or pregnancy, birth control, makeup, medication and stress. Luckily, most adult acne in women can be effectively treated.
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Healthy Diet
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Maintaining a healthy diet can control acne. Women who eat greasy foods will find that the excess oil from the foods will manifest itself on the skin. Then the oil will clog pores and cause acne flare-ups. It is important for women to eat a healthy diet full of vegetables, fruits and lean proteins. A healthy body will result in healthy skin.
Daily Skincare Regiment
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A daily skincare regiment is essential to treating and preventing adult acne in women. Women should make daily skincare a habit. Their routine should include cleansing and moisturizing their face. They can also add a light exfoliation and an acne-reducing clay mask into their routine once or twice a week.
Women should look for products labeled "acne fighting." Ingredients such as sulfur or tea tree oil are especially effective in treating acne.
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Professional Facial
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A professional facial that targets acne is very beneficial in the fight against adult acne in women. The estheticians and doctors who perform these facials know which products will help reduce acne, and they are trained in extracting or popping pimples. Professional facials may be expensive, but they are only necessary once every three to four weeks. The skincare specialist may also be able to diagnose the root cause of the acne and note the best at-home treatment options.
Drink Water
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Drinking plenty of water will help treat acne. Water flushes out bad toxins in the body that could be causing acne. It also keeps the skin hydrated and reduces stress, which can also cause acne. The Mayo Clinic suggests that an adult drink about 2 liters (a little more then 8 cups) of water a day.
Medication
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Medication can be prescribed to treat acne. Some doctors will prescribe certain birth-control pills to treat acne. Others might prescribe an acne-treatment medication, such as Accutane, which deals with acne from the inside of the body out. Drugs like these may have serious side affects, so it is important to discuss them fully with a doctor and family members before agreeing to use them.
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