ABOUT ACNE
WHAT CAUSES ACNE
From the moment you are born, your skin begins a lifelong process of shedding dead cells and producing oil. This process is affected by your hormone balance, which changes throughout your life. Clogged pores and facial blemishes occur when these natural processes are disrupted by any number of factors.
Clearing up Acne Myths About What Causes Breakouts
Acne blemishes are not caused by anything you're "doing". A combination of factors at work far beneath the surface of your skin is what causes breakouts.
Learn the difference between acne fact and myth
Anyone Can Get Acne Breakouts
There are many causes of acne and nobody is immune. About 90% of all teenagers develop acne symptoms, which can last an average of 7-8 years. But acne breakouts can start as late as your 30's, especially in women. Adult acne can persist for up to 20 years It's estimated that 1 in 4 adults between the ages of 25 and 44 experiences facial breakouts during this time. In fact, nearly half of all adult women experience mild to moderate acne blemishes.
The Secret: Control and Prevent Acne
There are still no acne cures, with or without a prescription. The secret to controlling facial breakouts is daily acne PREVENTION and early treatment. In other words, stopping the formation of acne before it becomes visible facial blemishes. This also helps avoid the risk of permanent scars. Even after pimple blemishes disappear, you must continue to use an effective acne treatment to prevent new acne blemishes from forming. Just like brushing your teeth helps prevent cavities, a daily acne care system helps prevent breakouts and fights acne symptoms.
Tips on helping to control and prevent acne
Choosing an Acne Care System
Most acne breakouts are treated with topical medications. Some more severe cases of inflammatory acne may require prescriptions and oral medication, but many of these treatments may cause unwanted side effects above and beyond the acne symptoms themselves.
Proactiv is safe and effective for almost everyone, and it can help prevent facial blemishes from becoming a larger skin problem. Its mild formulations gently exfoliate your skin, remove excess oil, and deliver powerful acne fighting medicine. Proactiv Solution's acne care system can work alone or in combination with a dermatologist's prescriptions to help eliminate clogged pores and prevent facial breakouts.
