Acne Products For Mature Skin

Acne is a very common skin disorder that occurs because of the over-production of oil by the skins oil glands. During an acne outbreak, the oil which normally lubricates the skin is trapped in oil ducts which are blocked, resulting to the formation of blackheads, whiteheads, pimples or cysts on the skin surface. Acne affects everyone, from teenagers to young adults, and even middle-aged individuals. Here's a review of the acne products for mature skin.

Which Areas Of The Body Are Prone To Acne?

According to many dermatologists, the areas of the body most susceptible to acne are those that contain the highest number of oil glands. The face, shoulders, chest and back are the areas which contain the largest number of oil glands. Acne is more prevalent in teenagers from 12 to 20 years old. However, even older adults and young children are also prone to acne.

What Are The Popular Acne Products For Mature Skin?

There are a lot of acne treatment products available today, both for teenagers, young adults and even middle-aged individuals. However mature skin needs extra care and attention, because it tends to dry more as compared to teenagers who have more oily skin. Here are the popular products for treating acne in mature skin.

Tea Tree Oil - Tea tree oil is among the most sought-after natural products for treating acne among mature individuals. Tea tree oil is so gentle on skin, and doesn't offer any side effects as compared to other acne medications. You can use this in pure oil form, or as a lotion or cream.

Aloe Vera- Aloe vera is another popular natural acne treatment form. It's gentle on the skin, and also helps prevent scarring which is associated with acne. Aloe vera is also great for moisturizing the skin.

Topical And Oral Antibiotics - These days, there are many over-the-counter topical creams and antibiotics for treating acne. Topical antibiotics are effective at eradicating harmful skin bacteria, and are also great for reducing inflammation and irritation. Some oral antibiotics may be prescribed in severe acne cases, to effectively eliminate all harmful bacteria. However, when antibiotics are used frequently, they may lead to antibiotic resistance in some individuals.

Salicylic Acid - Salycilic acid has been used for removing dead skin cells, and for unclogging acne pores. Salycilic acid is also available in pads, astringents and creams.

Before you start using any of these acne treatments for mature skin, first begin by gently washing your face each day. You must also use a mild cleaner or a gentle soap to wash away the dirt, dead skin and excess oils. Make it a habit to wash once or twice a day, because over washing may lead to dry skin, and may cause more acne breakouts instead.

Stan Morse is a skin care expert and author, with a 21 year old son and a 15 year old daughter, both with that dreaded Teenage Acne problem. His website, Acne Faqs, provides more detailed information on www.acne-faq.net/articles Acne Products For Mature Skin. The Acne report titled "The Natural Way To Get Rid Of Your Acne" and a complete 15-part email course are available, free of charge, at www.acne-faq.net Acne-Faq.net - the course covers not only treatments, but also several other unique tips & tricks for skin care.