How to Fight Middle Age Acne

Acne does not have to follow you into middle age.

So you thought your days of acne were behind you now that you have reached middle age. For some, that may not be the case at all. Treating middle age acne is tricky because you run the risk of over-drying the skin. Realize that there are effective treatments and measures that can be taken to improve the overall health of your skin so you can put your best face forward. Here are some quick ways to help you fight and win your battle against middle age acne.

Things You'll Need

• Supplements
• Cleansers
• Persistence

Instructions

1. Cleanse your face daily with acne facial cleansers especially designed for age 35 and over. Do this morning and night and follow up with a toner and balancing moisturizer. Repeat this process after exercising, swimming or sweating more than normal.

2. Be mindful of your food consumption. Know what foods can possibly trigger an acne outbreak such as chocolate, dairy products and fried foods.

3. Keep hands and hair off of your face. You can transfer the oils from your hands and hair to your face without knowing it. Pin bangs back or keep them shorter. Keep hair as clean as possible.

4. Know that you will be more prone to break-outs (especially women) as hormone levels change throughout the month and over time. Women should keep cover-up handy for those unexpected break-outs.

5. Apply acne fighting makeup or, at the minimum, a makeup that has an oil free base and will improve overall appearance of your skin.

6. Look into supplements that can help your skin from the inside out. Take these as directed or at times when you are especially prone to unsightly and painful acne break-outs. Some links are provided below.

7. Consider a more dramatic laser treatment for stubborn, persistent acne that will not disappear by taking the previous steps. Talk to a dermatologist to find out exactly what your options are and how much it will cost.

Tips & Warnings

• Use caution in how much you pay for a product. Paying more money does not necessarily mean the product will work better.

• Stop taking or using any product immediately that irritates your skin.

• This article is not a substitute for medical advice.

Resources

• Vaxa Clearin
• Murad Skin Clarifier