Adult Acne: Things You Shouldn't Do!

While following a tailored routine is key to limiting or eliminating adult acne, there are certain habits you should definitely avoid in your daily life. Nuhanciam has listed 4 things you should stop doing if you have acne:

Identifying Your Type of Acne

Adults and still dealing with pimples! But why is that? Before I explain what not to do, let’s take a closer look at the causes of this persistent, late-onset acne that’s ruining our lives as adults.
Menstruation : How can you tell if your period might be causing your breakouts? Pay attention to when you experience an acne flare-up during the month. If it happens around the time of your period, then you can attribute it to your sebaceous glands, which become overactive before your period and contribute to breakouts. If this is the case for you, use targeted treatments like our Blemish Eraser apply directly to the pimple to help it clear up faster and without leaving marks.
Stress : Once again, the sebaceous glands become more active during periods of high stress. The result: breakouts. To prevent this, try to unplug for a few hours each day by doing an activity that promotes relaxation. This could be a swim, a yoga session, or even a steam bath. Best of all: a workout to release all that tension and bring a sense of calm.
Genes : Yes, acne may be linked to your genes! It’s a condition you can inherit from your parents. In such cases, you’ll experience recurring breakouts. Depending on the severity of your breakouts, don’t hesitate to see a dermatologist.
Contact : This happens when your skin reacts to products you apply, to certain substances, or when you make mistakes in your daily skincare routine! We'll explain it all below!

Adopting the wrong skincare routine

When you have adult acne, it’s important to incorporate products into your routine that are tailored to your specific needs: a cleanser, a moisturizer, and a treatment specifically designed to address breakouts. These products must be suitable for acne-prone skin, which has unique needs. They should not be too harsh, should not dry out the skin, and should be noncomedogenic.

Not removing makeup before bed

The skin needs to breathe and be clean in order to absorb all the active ingredients in skincare products. To get rid of acne, you need to be consistent in applying your skincare products. If you go to bed with impurities that have accumulated on your skin throughout the day, your skin won’t be able to regenerate or rest, and your acne will get worse.

Touching Your Buttons

This means not scratching or popping them. It may sound easier said than done, but picking at your pimples can cause inflammation and spread bacteria. The result: damaged, inflamed skin and more pimples.

Not changing sheets, pillowcases, and towels regularly

The towels, sheets, and pillowcases you use every day can harbor a lot of bacteria. When they come into contact with your skin, they can make your acne worse. It’s important to change and wash your linens regularly to prevent the spread of bacteria.

Nuhanciam's response

3 skincare products for a personalized routine that includes a Dermo-Purifying Gel Cleanser, a Anti-Blemish Emulsion and a Blemish Eraser.
We decided to use pure silver microparticles to reduce blemishes on acne-prone skin. These three complementary skincare products combine effectiveness and gentleness to prevent the appearance of blemishes and improve the quality of the skin and complexion.