What causes adult acne?

The exact reason as to why some teenagers develop acne, while others going through the same hormonal changes don't, is mostly unknown. Acne isn't caused by poor hygiene, uncontrolled sex drive, chocolates or greasy foods. Stress doesn't cause acne, but stress can make it worse. Poor diet doesn't cause acne, but can make it worse. Steroids taken by some athletes and bodybuilders can sometimes cause severe acne outbreaks. Hot, humid weather can make your acne worse. Heredity, high levels of testosterone, the male sex hormone, during or after puberty; a person's skin response to an increase in testosterone production are behind most forms of acne.Some people are more sensitive than others to increased levels of sebum or testosterone.

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Usually the Acne comes when the teen reaches the puberty and disapears after.Some time the acne is caused by your life standard(meals,hygiene,closes and ....many more )

Adult acne is caused by the same things that cause teen acne. Unfortunately that cause is unknown. 

Adult acne treatment, however, should not be the same as that of a teen. As we grow older our skin changes and harsh acne treatments can cause more harm than good.

I suggest you try natural acne remedies. check out my Home Remedies For Acne page for some suggestions.

I have had acne for over 10 years. I think it's different for different people, me for I think it's food related. 

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Acne in adults can be caused by poor health, poor diet and even an imbalance in hormones/testosterone. There are numerous acne products available so try some of these and if these don't help look at consulting your doctor.

There are a variety of reasons for acne.  One or a combination of things may contribute to its appearance.  Eating healthy foods that are nutritious for your body and skin are helpful for good skin conditions, including acne.  Keeping clean is, of course, important too.  Taking care of your skin, using mild and gentle, natural skin care products can be helpful for acne too.

Excessive oil production is, often, a protective reaction of the skin from harsh soaps and detergents.  The pH shock of using alkaline soap, also, causes the skin to react by overproducing oils.  Bacteria and contaminants can enter through the skin, spreading, and causing skin infections.  All of these reasons can explain causes of acne.

There are natural ingredients that can help to either prevent, fade or eliminate acne including: aloe vera juice, coconut oil, flaxseed, green tea, goat milk, shea butter, emu oil and tea tree oil.  Tea tree oil has a strong nature to it.  It can help moderate acne, but should not be used on those with sensitive skin.  Some reports suggest that tea tree oil, due to its strong nature, may cause skin irritations or allergies.

Goat milk soap is a natural soap made in liquid and bar forms.  It can contain any of the natural ingredients mentioned above that are helpful for acne.  Goat milk, itself, contains vitamins A, B, C, D, E and K.  Vitamins A, B, C and D, especially, destroys bacteria and contaminants.  Goat milk is, also, a natural buffer that keeps skin close to its natural pH level.  Goat milk soap will not cause  alkaline shock to skin like modern soaps. This natural soap protects and strengthens the acid mantle on the skin, which in turn, will prevent bacteria, viruses and contaminants entering through the skin.  Goat milk soap has helped a lot of acne sufferers!

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Acne can be caused by just about anything. Too much of the same foods, not enough of this or that in diet, environmental reasons and on and on. There are as many reasons as there are treatments and every ones will be different. Most think it is due to hormones.

See also: Adult Acne.