January 27, 2017 | Non-Surgical Procedures, Skin Treatments, Skincare
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Acne is a problem that many people believe they left behind in their teen years. In your 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s, acne can still rear its irritating, red, and swollen head, just in places different than before. In your teens, your acne would appear in your “t-zone” (forehead and nose.) As you get older, those problem zones move to your jawline, neck, chin and back.
What causes these breakouts? It is the same as when you were 13…. hormones! Hormone fluctuation due to stress or recent menstrual cycles can cause an increase of androgens such as testosterone in men and women alike, creating deep cystic acne. A good way to keep the stress, and acne, away is by getting at least eight hours of sleep a night! Studies show that sleep is the best remedy because you allow yourself to decompress and rejuvenate after the stress of your busy day.
What you put into your body affects your skin as well. Starchy and sugary carbohydrates and processed foods raise blood sugar and insulin levels, which can lead to breakouts. Maintaining a healthy diet rich in whole grains and vegetables can promote healthy skin.
While your lifestyle is important you should also invest in a regular skincare routine with quality products. We recommend SkinMedica Purifying Foaming Cleanser with 2% Salicylic Acid or the SkinMedica AHA exfoliating cleanser and cream. The exfoliating cleanser contains alphae-hydroxy-acid, which is perfect for all skin types and improves the appearance of skin tone and texture. We also recommend the Obagi Clenziderm M.D. acne formula, an aggressive treatment method for a more chronic condition of acne.
At Bonaldi Aesthetics we perform a Medical Acne Facial specifically for adult acne. A clinician, who is specifically trained in this field, exfoliates and extracts impurities while applying medical-grade products to the skin to help improve appearance and prevent acne from returning. The goal of this intensive treatment is to disinfect the face and clear acne bacteria from the skin.
If you want clearer skin, contact Bonaldi Aesthetics. Call us at (775) 828-7400 or fill out our online contact form today.
