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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Step 3: Spot treat

Keep a spot treatment on hand to fight any zits that do pop up. Look for one with 5 percent benzoyl peroxide, or sulfur or zinc oxide (try DDF Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 5 Percent with Tea Tree Oil, $24).

And, this should go without saying, but no good can come from popping zits, especially the cystic kind common with adults, so please don't do it. King explains that cystic acne is basically an inflamed balloon of sebum, dead skin and bacteria, and if you pop it you're just spreading all that nasty stuff around your skin -- not to mention potentially causing ugly scars as well.

If you're in desperate need to get rid of a zit fast, see a dermatologist. They can perform an extraction or give you a hydrocortisone injection to make the pimple go away fast.

See Next Page: Step 4: Moisturize. Yes, you still need to do this

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Drink lots of water too!

by TBjunkie Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 09:05PM Report as inappropriate

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

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