Wrong to believe that pimples are - always and only - confined to adolescence. Never was a conviction less reliable, in fact.
In America they have also renamed it "acne from career women" because it affects more and more people who have finished their studies a long time ago and who thought they had to take care of their children's more than their own pimples. And instead.
"She was considered a patologia juvenile, linked to puberty. Andwe are already facing an inverted trend in which acne tardiva, therefore acne after the age of 30, is more and more frequent", Dr. Claudia Menicanti explained to us,
-specialist in dermatology, aesthetic, regenerative and anti-aging medicine-. "The reason is certainly linked to a hormonal structure in motion, but also to gods habitus errati of what is calleda skin care and what then, in the end, it has a downside," the dermatologist told us.
DO NOT USE TOO MANY PRODUCTS
"The iatrogenic mechanical occlusion of our follicles through the application of masks, facial cleansing, excessive productsi determines the primary inflammatory stimulus of what then turns into acne", explains the Doctor.
Therefore, avoiding messing things up and continuously trying products without being recommended by a professional (and saving a lot of money) is a good and simple start.
LO STRESS
If we are experiencing a period of stress the adrenal glands begin to produce large quantities of chortisol. The latter normally also performs functions related to the system digestive and celebrate them, but if overproduced it can have effects on the whole organism, including the skin.
CLEANSING TOO FREQUENT AND/OR AGGRESSIVE
ANDexcept in specific cases, it is generally recommended to use a non-aggressive cleanser up to twice a day (morning and evening). But if abused, these products risk drying out the skin and, therefore, increasing the production of sebum. Scrubs and exfoliants, therefore, should be limited to a maximum of three times a week. Only once if your skin is sensitive.
GENETIC ISSUE
Acne and pimples can be hereditary. What to do in these cases? Prevent and modify your skincare routine and - first of all, as we will never stop repeating - contact a specialist who can evaluate the best therapy. Knowledge is power.