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How to get rid of adult spots

 

"Dear Busy Girls. I'm 31 and I still get spots. They always seem to get worse with the onset of cold weather. I really thought I'd be clear of this by my age, any tips as Clearasil etc, just seem to make me worse. Thanks so much, Annabelle, Cheshire"

Dear Annabelle,

Have you heard? More & more busy girls just like you are getting spots these days - they say it's a result of our busy stressful lives, lacking diets & overuse of makeup coverups. But don't worry, we've got some top tips, so you don't need to suffer from teen skin anymore...

1. Acne/ spots usually begin with blackheads which are the result of oil & trapped dead skin cells. Scrubbing too hard at black heads causes inflammation, so try a gentle exfoliant with alpha-hydroxy acids, e.g. Lancome Pure Focus Deep Pore Refining Scrub or for a great quick fix, Biore Pore Perfect Strips.

2.Stress, bad cosmetics, hormones & the pill can cause spots as your oil glands overcompensate. So look for oil-free, non-acnegenic products like Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel or Olay Daily Facials Intensives Deep Cleansing Clay Mask.

3. Have a facial, because acne is not a disease but a condition of the skin, ask for sulphur, zinc & camphor masks, exfoliation & blackhead extractions.

4: Don't treat adult acne like the teen kind -as the products you used as a teenager won't work on adult skin & will simply perpetuate the problem, making the area sensitive & red. Try to be less severe with your treatment & use sensitive skin products before reaching for the Clearasil.

5:A dermatologist will be able to help Too many women wait to see a doctor for their skin problems, but a dermatologist has a range of products to clear up your skin, like retinoids, antibiotics, azelaic acid & birth control pills.

6. Laser therapy does work although is seen as a more costly alternative. Look for a reputed skin clinic which will offer you a no-obligation consultation before treatment commences. You'll need around 3 full facial treatments & should expect to pay around £150.00 for each one.

7. Stop touching your face because every time you touch that spot, you move the bacteria around your face & spread the infection.
8. Try a mineral makeup which won't block your pores & will allow your skin to breathe. We currently recommend Lily Lolo for great shades of foundation, concealer & eye makeup.

 

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