Acne is not just for teenagers! It also affects adults and, according to health insurance, affects 25% of women. A significant proportion of the population… What are the causes? What are its characteristics? How can its symptoms be reduced? We tell you everything.
Considered normal in adolescence, skin imperfections are much less well perceived in adulthood. They are located on the chin, lower jaws, neck, and makeup is not always enough to hide them, sometimes generating real embarrassment.
The good idea? Understanding their origins to limit their appearances and reduce their unsightly manifestations.
Why do some adults have skin problems?
When the sebaceous glands, which are at the root of the hair, secrete excess sebum, the fluid no longer flows and clogs the pores of the skin. Result: red pimples and blackheads appear. In adults, there are two main types of acne. Persistent acne begins in adolescence – puberty causes a hyperfunction of hormones, including androgen which stimulates the production of sebum – and does not stop. Late acne results from the reappearance of imperfections after they disappear at the end of adolescence.
Multifactorial causes
Exposure to the sun and pollution, hormonal changes, too much fat or sugar in the diet explain skin problems in adults. But the main factor is stress, especially if it is chronic, because it increases the production of cortisol, a hormone that activates the secretion of sebum.
Instead of being embarrassed… think about natural health solutions!
Whether persistent or late, pimples can leave spots and scars. It’s better to take care of them! For healthy skin in adulthood, we start by adopting habits healthy : sport to de-stress, suitable cream to protect yourself from the sun, a good skin cleansing morning and evening to remove impurities, pollution particles and thoroughly eliminate makeup. Above all, we choose a diet low in fat and sugar!
We are also betting on essential oils. Ineldea Laboratories, experts in natural health products, have developed the Olioseptil range® which offers ready-to-use complexes, including the Anti-Imperfections Correcting Gel composed of 97% ingredients of natural origin. It combines the purifying action of essential oils – Palmarosa, Lavender, Bourbon Geranium and Rosemary – with the purifying and sebum-regulating benefits of zinc PCA, which reduces localized imperfections.
Its formula is enriched with two active ingredients: TrikenolTMbased on Willow extract, valued as a keratolytic agent, and 4-terpineol, the main component of Tea Tree which participates in the regulation of sebum; and Hinoline®which notably contains hinokitiol, a molecule derived from Cedar, with astringent properties.
So, instead of hiding yourself… Olioseptil® !
To learn more about skin imperfections in adulthood, watch the video “En Lumière” with Audrey Tornesi, naturopath.