Here’s how you can fight acne and prevent aging at the same time

Did you know 40%-55% of adults age 20-40 have low-grade, persistent acne and oily skin, and according to the American Academy of Dermatology, 54% of women older than age 25 have some facial acne?

While we would like to think acne is a thing of the past, these statistics just goes to show that a majority of women continue to battle with acne even as they’re figuring out how to prevent aging skin.

Besides putting the blame on hormones, external factors such as pollution, work related stress and even diet can all trigger acne. Read on to find out how you can have your cake and eat it.

#1 Double-duty ingredients

Look for products that work doubly hard to treat acne without drying out your skin. Super Helper Mattifying & Detoxifying Serum is loved by many for its multitasking abilities; retinol and alpha hydroxy acids help keep skin clear of acne and also accelerate skin renewal to keep complexion clean and soft.

#2 Cut out environmental aggressors

Sure you can’t do anything about your genetic makeup such as oily skin or larger pores but you can do the best to minimise the other factors that affect acne, such as diet, nicotine, sun damage etc. Since these are within your control to reduce both acne and aging, it pays to be more conscious of these triggers.

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#3 Seek professional help

Adult acne in women is typically due to discontinuing hormonal contraceptives. Seeking out help from a medical professional can put a stop to acne, for example the doctor might suggest that you have your blood checked for lactose intolerance, hormone levels and known allergies to minimise the chances of inflammation. Aesthetic doctors could also recommend medical-grade skincare products and treatment to treat both acne and aging skin.

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#4 Remember to always protect your skin barrier

While exfoliating is essential in any skincare routine, over-zealous exfoliating can do more harm than good, even threatening to dry out skin such that skin would over-compensate by producing more oil to balance itself out, leading to more breakouts.

Go easy with the exfoliation and continue to ensure your skin is well hydrated. Oily skin also needs hydration – this can help to mitigate breakouts. Flawless Complexion Clearing Serum does just that and more. It’s a lightweight gel that clears existing breakouts, prevents new comedones from forming and regulates sebum production – perfect for those with oily and / or combination skin and those with big pores.