Your Ultimate Guide to Fighting Adult Acne
Find out the causes, treatments and products -- then get your prone to oily skin back on track
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Q: What acne-fighting ingredients should adults use?
A: Some of the ingredients are similar to the ones you may have used in your teen years: do salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide ring any bells? But King says there are plenty of other beneficial ingredients that can help minimize acne, plus keep skin looking youthful and prevent scaring or discoloration.
To minimize inflammation, look for: licorice, biotin, camphor, tea tree and green tea.
To slow oil production, use: zinc sulfate, tea tree, caffeine and niacinamide.
To help exfoliate and also slow oil production, try: salicylic or glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, sulfur or zinc oxide.
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I didn't know that adult acne has to be treated differently from teenage acne. I've had acne since in my teens. It was on my forehead and nose in my teens and is now on my cheeks and chin at 30. I would have never thought of putting oil on my face before especially with it already being oily.
by army101wife Friday, April 20, 2012 at 09:26PM Report as inappropriate
Just awful having adult acne, thanks so much for sharing this article!
by MissXu Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 02:45PM Report as inappropriate
STRESS! Ugh I break out like crazy when I am unhappy.
by pynkNymphette Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 12:01AM Report as inappropriate
My girlfriend is dealing with this right now unfortunately and she is trying everything she can to get rid of them.
by beautybody Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 10:18AM Report as inappropriate
Acne has been the bane of my existence since I was 11 years old. I left the pizza face stage around 18 and then, bring on the adult cystic acne thank you very much. I can keep it under control when I wash my face every single day. If I miss just 1 day, it is guaranteed I will have blemish the next day. I am going to try a couple of these remedies. Thank you!
by powerwoman033 Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 11:39PM Report as inappropriate
Once my acne turned into golf balls on my face I endured 6 months of Accutane. It was worth every penny. I am about to turn 30 and I have bigger issues to deal with now, like wrinkles.
by blaquemilque Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 10:01PM Report as inappropriate
I know what ingredients to look for now, very helpful.
by freddy420 Monday, November 28, 2011 at 11:54AM Report as inappropriate
I never had a pimple, blemish, etc.. until I was 23 yrs old. Now going on 3 years it has been the toughest battle for me to fight. It has really hurt my Self Confidence and I'm Determined it is NOT going to define ME anymore.. I have found this article very informative and i realize some things as far as my Everyday Lifestyle has to change. Such as Water Intake, Sleep, Stress Reduction, and the answer to fighting Adult Acne doesn't just Lie in a Bottle, Tube, or Miracle Ingredient!! Im going to start applying these often overlooked factors into my daily lifestyle!!
by CoutureCutie Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 10:24AM Report as inappropriate
I hope in a few years that I'll never have to see another pimple again!!!
by Bon_Bon Monday, August 15, 2011 at 02:16AM Report as inappropriate
