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