How to Find The Best Acne Treatment for Adult Acne

An adult may have to try several things before setting on a good acne treatment.

Acne is associated with the teenage years, but it can attack adults. Hormones, cosmetic use and stress contribute to these outbreaks. Plenty of acne treatment products are available, but only a few are good for adults. The best acne treatment for adult acne is the one that works for you, and you will have to experiment with several to find it.

Things You'll Need

• Gentle face wash
• Gentle face moisturizer
• 2.5% benzoyl peroxide

Instructions

1. Use a gentle face wash every day to rid your skin of excess oils. The product must be soft and gentle on the skin with no harsh chemicals or granules. WebMD recommends the cleansers Cetaphil and Aquanil.

2. Apply 2.5 percent benzoyl peroxide directly to the acne. Benzoyl peroxide brings oxygen into the skin. It is found in most acne treatment products, but most use higher percentages of benzoyl peroxide. Too much of it can further irritate and dry the skin and ultimately make acne sores even worse. Use a soft cotton ball or a fingertip to gently massage the 2.5 percent benzoyl peroxide solution over acne sores once a day. If the skin responds well to this, increase the treatments to twice a day. Other creams that can work are products with retinol. Those creams will also help eliminate small wrinkles.

3. Simple water can help adult acne treatment. Wash your face and neck twice a day with warm water without scrubbing or rubbing the problem areas. Those actions rub dirt and oil deeper into the skin and will lead to more acne. Avoid touching the problem areas as much as possible since the hands will also transfer dirt and oil to the acne spots.

4. Use a gentle moisturizer every day to soften the skin if you use benzoyl peroxide. This also helps reduce any redness that may occur from the acne or the treatment.

References

• Acne: Adult acne
• PubMed Health: Acne
• WebMD: Adult Acne