Acne Treatment for Aging Skin

Acne on aging skin.

Acne can affect people of all ages, and when it appears on skin that is aging, it can be difficult to treat because the skin is very delicate and prone to irritation. In order to treat acne on aging skin without causing damage to the skin, special precautions must be taken.

Cleansing with Oil

Most soaps and commercial cleanser contain strong chemical ingredients that can burn aging skin. Apply a non-comedogenic oil, such as olive oil, to deeply cleanse the pores.

Medicating Naturally

Instead of applying benzoyl peroxide cream, which can damage aging skin, apply diluted tea tree oil. Tea tree oil has been seen to be just as effective as benzoyl peroxide at clearing up acne.

Moisturizing Deeply

Use a daily moisturizer that contains non-comedogenic oils to deeply hydrate the skin without clogging the pores. Moisturizing daily will help prevent the skin from overproducing oils.

Weekly Gentle Exfoliation

Removing dead skin and impurities help keep the skin's pores tight and clear. Use baking soda or oatmeal to gentle scrub the skin only once per week.

Overnight Treatment

Apply a natural overnight treatment, such as calamine lotion, to dry up large acne cysts without burning the skin.

References

• The Oil Cleansing Method
• PubMed.gov: Tea Tree Oil Effectiveness Study