What if acne that didn't appear in adolescence is now an adult? Take care of your skin barrier!

Forms and causes of adult acne

Adult acne is different in shape and duration from adolescent acne. In general, pimples in the form of pimples on a red background persist for a long time.

The biggest cause of adult acne is damage to the skin barrier, which leads to acne and other breakouts. The skin barrier is very important because it acts as a protective layer for the skin.

Sensitive skin is when this skin barrier is thinning or damaged. This leads to a wide range of skin reactions. For example, acne, rosacea, tingling, allergies, etc. In such cases, you need to be careful with the choice and use of face washes. In addition, when removing a covered foundation, etc., the barrier breaks down a lot.

Essential Care Before Adult Acne Treatment

In order to solve adult acne, it is necessary to classify the skin type in detail and manage it accurately. Dividing skin types into oily, dry, and combination is more than 100 years old, and requires a more detailed classification, such as:

Oily: Oily

Dry: Dry

Sensitive: Sensitive, prone to trouble

Resistant: No problem even if you use any cosmetics

Pigmented: pigmented, sun-tanned

Non-Pigmented: Red and non-scorched by daylight

Tight: Tight, sticky moisturizers are stuffy

Wrinkle: Thick, sticky moisturizer

With these 16 skin types, you need to take care of yourself specifically.

There are many factors that make skin types different for different people, such as innate genetics, physical condition, and weather.

Habit-specific solutions that damage the skin barrier

It is recommended to avoid thick products with coverage, wear light makeup, and use powder to remove oiliness. Some people think that powders are not good for the skin, but unlike liquid powders, they are not absorbed into the skin and do not cause skin irritation.

For sun protection, it is recommended to apply only a thin layer of mineral sunscreen. Applying a thick layer of sunscreen for UV protection can dry out your skin a lot.

If you use an oil cleanser, the cleanser ingredient will remain on your skin, which will cause acne on its own, and if you remove it with a cleansing foam or cleansing lotion, you will have to repeat the cleansing process several times to remove the makeup, so excessive cleansing will damage the skin barrier and cause skin irritation.

Therefore, you should always wear a thin layer of makeup and remove makeup with enough irritation to not damage the skin barrier.

You need to try out the skin classification methods listed above and choose the right foundation products. It is also recommended to use a hospital moisturizer that contains NMP (natural moisturizing factor) if possible.

In addition to this, dermatological acne treatment can help you get rid of adult acne.