TOlicia Keys confessed in a recent interview with Byrdie his difficult relationship with acnehad both in adolescence and now as an adult, discovering that the its main cause was stress.
The singer is just the latest in a long list of celebrities that have been around for some time they speak openly about this issue on their social media accounts. From Kendall Jenner to Aurora Ramazzotti, are increasingly the champions of positive skin that they speak and show openly their acne. Yet around this skin problem – especially for adult women – they hide still many false myths.
Adult acne, how to understand the causes
Alicia Keys, for example, he told a Byrdie that his problem has developed around 30 years old when, despite a thorough and natural beauty routine, more and more imperfections appeared on his face.
“I found out it was a phenomenon caused by stress. I was always very focused on making a “good impression” not realizing that this concern caused me a discomfort that could be read on my face »declared the singer.
Alicia Keys is the latest celeb to talk about her late acne problem
A problem solved with a specific beauty routine starting from a correct and constant cleaning. «I never forget to wash my face thoroughly, with calibrated steps between make-up removal and cleansing real”.
Also, “There ismisconception that hydrating or nourishing the skin feeds the problem. I have found that this is not the case. Once I found the right moisturizer, my skin became more and more luminous and compact as well as nourished ».
The myths about adult acne
Hydration is a common misconception but it is not the only one.
“For example, many think that Fr.elle acneica can not be made up or that chocolate is one of the triggers for pimples. This is absolutely not the case, ”explains the doctor Maria Vastarella, dermatologist and aesthetic doctor who with My doctora platform specializing in the online booking of medical visits, which has dispelled five myths on the subject.
1. Acne and moisturizers don’t get along. False
Acne treatment starts with moisturizers. «Like all types of leather, even that acne needs hydration and nourishment, above all because some specific treatments tend to dry it excessively ».
To solve the problem it is better then to choose gel and water-based moisturizing creams, including thermal, but without being enriched with oils.
2. The sun improves adult acne. True (partly)
“It is true that the sun, thanks to its antibacterial and immunomodulatory actioninitially reduces the inflammatory acne lesions with an improvement during the summer season ».
However, «also determines a increased production of free radicals and keratinocyte overproliferation, resulting in a worsening of the problematic in the winter months»Explains doctor Vastarella.
That is, the tan camouflages making the skin appear more even. However the sun’s rays thicken the skin causing an increase in the production of comedones and blackheads in the following months.
The solutions are to avoid, even more in this case, exposure during the hottest hours, protect the skin with specific sunscreen and cleanse thoroughly.
3. People with acne should not wear makeup. False
Acne has a major impact on the quality of life of the people who suffer from it. Camouflage, and therefore make-up, are essential to hide the signsallowing the person to always feel their best, even with acne-prone skin »replies the expert.
Which products to choose then? ” Better to focus on highly specific bases, foundations and creamswith oil free and non-comedogenic formulations ».
4. Chocolate is among the causes of acne. False
“It’s not the chocolate itself that triggers acne, quite the opposite. Cocoa has a strong positive effect on mood and is often used as an anti-stress: consuming a piece of dark chocolate (75%) from time to time can make you feel immediately better ».
If there are gods foods that can feed adult acne, these are those with a high glycemic index and lactic acid.
5. Late acne is the same as juvenile acne. True
“In both cases, at the root of the problem there is an overproduction of sebum and a follicular hyperkeratinization that cause inflammation of the follicle hair and the formation of papules and pustules typical of acne.
The only difference is that in adults, acne is more focused, particularly on the neck and mandibular regions»Concludes the expert.
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