| The scientific term for adult acne is Acne | | | | or lotion that contains silica produces a |
| rosacea. It appears in the form of | | | | mattefying effect by soaking up the excess |
| pus-filled, red colored eruptions especially | | | | oil. Clay masks are also very useful. Before |
| on the nose and the cheeks. The occurrence | | | | going out into the sun, a water-based |
| gives the whole face an unsightly appearance. | | | | sun-screen with SPF 15 must be used. All |
| Adult acne skin care starts with paying close | | | | make-up must strictly be oil-free in |
| attention to the changes happening in the | | | | composition. Any cosmetic that contains |
| patient. The vital point to keep in mind is | | | | alcohol or witch-hazel may excessively dry |
| that adult skin is not as resilient and | | | | out the skin and hence must strictly be |
| elastic as that of teenagers. All harsh | | | | avoided. The face-powder can give a matte |
| chemicals and products, alkaline soaps that | | | | look, by controlling the shine due to excess |
| strip off the natural oil of the skin, should | | | | oil, but it might also clog the pores, |
| be strictly avoided. The face must be washed | | | | triggering bouts of acne. Exfoliating the |
| with mild cleansers specially formulated for | | | | skin is also essential, especially after a |
| oily skin. Excessive washing can stimulate | | | | long day at work. A retinoid lotion or serum |
| excess oil secretion to replenish the oil | | | | can be used for this purpose. These are |
| balance of the skin, and result in aggravated | | | | derivatives of Vitamin A. these promote the |
| conditions. A cleanser that contains | | | | manufacture of collagen by the skin, helping |
| salicylic acid soothes the inflammations and | | | | in reduction of wrinkles and sunspots. The |
| unclogs the pores to prevent acne breakouts. | | | | skin feels firm and supple. However, |
| However it must be used in moderate | | | | sensitiveness to the rays of the sun is |
| quantities to preserve the moisture content. | | | | enhanced, so these products should be |
| The adult skin lacks the ability to retain | | | | preferably used at bedtime. A patient who is |
| moisture effectively after it is subjected to | | | | regularly using retinoid products should do |
| abrasive and dehydrating actions of benzoyl | | | | well to stay away from waxing or |
| peroxide. Hence the application of | | | | microdermainbrasion because these products |
| hypoallergenic, non-pore-clogging water-based | | | | end to hinder the self-healing properties of |
| moisturizers may be needed, especially if the | | | | the skin. |
| skin feels tight and dry after washing. A gel | | | | |