Acne is Not Limited to Teenagers. It Can Occur at Any Age

Skin Care Tip: Because acne is tied to hormones, it can occur at any age, even well into the adult years. But when an adult person is breaking out, they automatically think they need to turn to harsh acne products (formulated for teenagers) to clear up their skin and end up with dry, irritated skin—which does not help wrinkles!

There is a way to address BOTH the breakout problems as well as keeping the skin nourished and healthy with anti-aging ingredients.

Never use a bar of soap on your face

When breakouts occur, people tend to want to dry out their skin to help heal the breakouts. The result can actually backfire because soaps will strip all the water and natural oils out of the skin, causing the surface of the skin to dehydrate. When the skin dehydrates, it causes dead skin cell buildup, which will actually cause more breakouts by keeping the oil trapped in the pores! Your skin cells need water to stay healthy; without water, your skin will be prone to more breakouts. Renée Rouleau AHA/BHA Cleansing Gel is a great alternative to drying acne soaps, as it will disinfect the skin without causing dry skin cell buildup…

Avoid using toners that contain SD Alcohol 40

Many people feel the need to dry out their skin when breakouts occur. Trying to dry up skin prone to breakouts can backfire, as stripped cell buildup traps oil and leads to more breakouts. Toners without alcohol, on the other hand, are crucial for keeping the skin healthy and hydrated. Renée Rouleau Balancing Skin Tonic is naturally antibacterial to help fight breakouts, but will not strip the skin.

Use a Glycolic Acid product

Studies indicate that glycolic acid (the most effective of all alphahydroxy acids) helps to reduce past sun damage, smooth and soften the skin, unclog the pores to prevent breakouts, and keep the skin cells healthy. Most skin types should use a non-alcoholic formula that contains at least 10% glycolic acid. Renée Rouleau Glycolic Serum 10%, 17%, or 20% is the perfect choice for adult skin prone to breakouts. Exfoliation is also important to fade lingering post-breakout red marks.

Drink hot lemon water first thing in the morning

Squeeze fresh lemon into hot water and drink when you wake up. This will help flush out and purify the body, reducing toxins that can cause skin sensitivities. This is great for skin that has a tendency to break out!

Here are more helpful skin tips for dealing with adult acne.

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