You thought you had beat it at eighteen or nineteen years old when suddenly those little blemishes became far more infrequent and your face carried a new smooth, clear glow, but suddenly as an adult you find yourself standing before the mirror with a flashback to the senior prom night. Pimples, zits, and other blemishes, are not attractive at any age and regardless of a newfound confidence in yourself that might not have exists at the tender age of sixteen, you still want to hide when a breakout happens. You are not alone. Despite a common misconception, acne in the adult years is very common – almost as common as that which comes in the pubescent years. There are ways that you can deal with acne today, however, that will keep it at a minimum and keep you feeling great.
The first and most important thing to understand is that stress does cause acne. This is not a myth. Because the skin is so closely connected to the nervous system, acne has a tendency to come out more when one is stressed, just as embarrassment would cause one to blush. Combined with hormonal imbalances that are likely to occur again as one approaches middle age, the skin can suddenly begin producing oil in extreme excess. That oil, combined with dead skin cells, which occur naturally, can clog pores and presto, you have another breakout.
To flush out the clogged pores and reduce the chances of more to come, a mild, nightly face washing is always recommended. Using warm (not hot) water, a mild soap, and a soft cloth, you should gently wash your face each and every evening. This will help wash away the excess oil and dead, loose skin cells without irritating the skin and making the situation worse. It can also be very beneficial to visit a day spa for a special cleansing on occasion.
If the acne is sudden, then is could be a result of a recent illness or vitamin deficiency. Both of these can cause excess oil production and, as a result, breakouts. Check with your doctor if you think that this might be the case. Vitamin deficiencies are typically very easily fixed and you could quickly see clear skin again. Sudden and severe acne can also be a sign of other trouble, such as adrenal or ovarian diseases in women. If this is the case, it would likely be coupled with menstrual changes and increased hair growth. Hormonal treatments can sometimes help overcome these effects. In fact, hormone rebalance has been so successful that many doctors prescribe birth control pills to women experiencing uncontrollable acne.
During severe outbreaks, it can be beneficial, as mentioned above, to visit a spa. They will typically offer a variety of treatments that can be very successful at reducing the effects of acne. An acne facial, for instance, can quickly clean away the debris that is clogging your pores, as well as wash away dead skin cells and excess oil that could cause further problems. Keep in mind that acne peels remove the cells that tanning agents cling to, so you should avoid scheduling spray tanning appointments immediately after one of these treatments.
If your acne problems have resulted in severe scarring, then these spas can also offer Botox specials specials or dermal fillers to temporarily alleviate the visual effects of this.
About the Author: Roxanne Jones has written extensively about the medical spa industry and enjoys informing consumers about the many options in this field
