·Breakouts typically occur on the forehead, nose and chin, particularly more common on the lower part of the face, where acne may become stubborn and chronic on the chin and jaw line with resultant scarring and wrinkling on the chin with reddening or pigmentation
· May be due to the hormonal fluctuations of menstrual cycles, pregnancy menopause, hormone replacement
·Adults may develop acne rosacea, particularly over nose and cheeks. Can be mild or severe where there is disfigurement of features such as the nose
·Because adults often have dry or combination skin due to ageing and sun damage, over the counter treatments most often do not really help and generally irritate the complexion.
· Androgens (testosterone) male hormones present in both men and women. A peak in testosterone can cause hormonal breakouts in all age groups
· Hormones enlarge the sebaceous glands increasing sebum production exacerbating plug formation and serves as "food" for bacteria
Home Care Treatments to Successfully Treat Adult Acne
Anti-inflammatories are a key to treating acne. If inflammation is significantly reduced the problems associated will reduce.
· RégimA Alpha Lipoic with Vitamin C - has an amazing effect of adult skins for several reasons – Known to have a most positive effect on acne, helps even out skin colour/pigmentation, plumps out wrinkles, anti-pollutant.
·Products containing Vitamin A are very helpful at clearing, smoothing
·RégimA Acne Attack Post Peel Gel - Besides healing copper peptides, contains Meadowsweet, a plant that helps balance testosterone and sebum secretionsin the skin so this is incredibly important.
· RégimA Scar Repair - Is highly recommended am and pm if the skin is very fragile, thinning, wrinkled as it helps heal whilst re-elastisizing
How to Treat Adult Acne
Use of a Night Renewal Ultimate Booster containing Natural Fruit Acids – gradually removes the outer dead skin, darkened areas, smoothing.
Choose products containing a high percentage of Vitamin C.
Use B-Complex Daily Radiance or Optimum Essentials containing UVA & UVB sun protection – prevention.
In-Salon RégimA 'Peel & Heal' Treatments highly recommended for pigmentation, sun spots, age spots, acne, old acne scarring