We’ve all experienced a pimple or blackheads from time to time, but sometimes that stubborn little breakout doesn’t seem to go way. It’ll clear up, and flare back just as quickly and no matter what products you use, clear skin does not seem to be in your future. Don’t worry you are not alone.

Even though we normally associate acne with our teenage years, many people struggle with adult acne, which can be much more complicated than the breakouts experienced in adolescence. Generally, people who struggle with acne in their adult years have acne prone skin and will be susceptible to breakouts for most of their lives.

But what does it mean to have acne-prone skin? It means your skin type, if not treated properly, will always be prone to breakouts. It’s usually combination skin that is triggered by factors including poor diet, hormones and genetics.

The best way to prevent acne with this skin type is to use a gentle skin-care system that’s designed for acne prone skin. It’s important to be gentle because dehydrating your skin through  harsh products will inevitably lead out more breakouts. Acne-prone skin is sensitive in the sense that it needs oily control products, but also needs to stay hydrated. Often times, drug store products strip the skin of it’s natural oils, which is the last thing you want to do with acne prone skin.

And the problem with leaving acne untreated, especially in your adult years, is that that the bacteria left on your skin will lead to hyper-pigmentation – discoloured skin. Instead, develop a skin care routine that works for your skin. It should include masks, exfoliation and a general three-step daily cleansing routine.

The acne-prone skin care kit at Salima Skin Solutions offers your skin an effective acne treatment and prevention system that won’t leave your skin feeling dry. It’s important to find a solution, and not just a temporary treatment to your skin if it’s acne-prone. Send us a photo of your skin, and we’d love to talk about what we think your skin needs.