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Although it is often believed that acne is only for young people, there are times when we are faced with the reality of late acne. Unfortunately this is certainly what happens to you. Causing shame and dismay, pimples and blackheads sometimes risk becoming a real social brake. And this especially when you are 30 years old. But do not worry, their appearance is not inevitable! Solutions exist to treat them. This is what we will see today in this article: what should be done to get rid of acne at 30? To begin with, we will see the factors that explain why you have acne in your XNUMXs. In a second step we will see methods to fight acne and pimples at 30.

What causes acne and pimples at age 30?

By the way, what is acne?

Acne is a mostly painless and harmless skin disease that is recognized through the formation of buttons, blackheads and / or cysts. When there are pimples, we will talk about inflammatory acne and when you have blackheads or microcysts we will talk about retentional acne. In adult acne and therefore at 30 years of age, acne will often be inclined to be inflammatory, and this in particular in women.

Acne is linked to hyperseborrhea (too much sebum secretion). In other words, the sebaceous glands located in the skin, produce an abnormal and too large amount of sebum (the natural oil of the skin which has the function of moisturizing it and protecting it from the external environment). As a result, the skin is more oily and acne-prone. At the same time, it accentuates the proliferation of bacteria that are already in the skin. And these then lead to inflammation which is manifested physically by the arrival of buttons.

Acne and pimples at age 30 can develop on various parts of the body. Nevertheless, we observe that in women it tends to develop on the lower face (chin or jaw). While in men it appears more on the forehead and back.

It exists several stages of acne. We will recognize them by the number of buttons. We will speak of mild acne if there are few buttons and / or these rarely appear. We will talk about severe acne when the individual has a lot of pimples. And finally we will talk about moderate acne which is between the two stages. Acne in adults is often severe order. This is one of the reasons that it will be more complex to treat than teenage acne.

Why do I have acne that appears at age 30?

Acne in adults and acne in adolescents are not the same and are not triggered by the same causes. This is the reason why adults can easily see pimples forming although they did not have them during adolescence.

Acne that affects adults is now common in our modern societies. And this can simply be correlated with the causes that stimulate its development: chronic stress, an unbalanced diet, pollution, smoking, overwork, lack of sleep or even lack of hydration. Either factors related to your lifestyle. In addition, acne at age 30 may be favored by hormonal fluctuations. It is for this reason that adult acne will affect the fairer sex more than the male sex. As a result, menstruation, pregnancy, hormonal contraception, endocrine disruptors but also menopause turn out to be all factors favorable to the onset of pimples and acne.

skin hygiene also plays an essential role in the formation of buttons at age 30. Regarding this factor, poor skin hygiene will not cause acne but simply cause it to rise. Indeed, be aware that when the pores of the skin turn out to be clogged, retentional acne especially, will have more ability to train. As a result, pollution, make-up, fatty or comedogenic cosmetic products, etc. are all elements liable to block the sebum exit orifice and therefore amplify acne.

It is also important to note that other factors are likely to worsen pimples and acne at age 30 :

• Friction (surgical masks, scarves, turtlenecks, etc.) can aggravate the formation of pimples.
• Heavy and recurring sweating worsens the proliferation of bacteria.
• The consumption of certain types of medication (cortisone or lithium for example).

Acne at 30: how to prevent and get rid of it?

Adopt good lifestyle habits

When you have acne at 30, it will be quite feasible to slow down its development by means of hygienic rules and daily preventive actions.

Have a healthy lifestyle

It may happen that your lifestyle triggers the formation of your acne. Indeed, our body and our skin are intimately linked. This is why certain habits in his daily life can cause pimples to form at 30.

• Pay attention to your diet. Avoid fatty and sugary diets and ready-made meals, fast food, sodas, refined sugars etc. which are filled with bad fats and quick sugar and which will therefore galvanize the production of sebum. On the contrary, prefer to consume fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables which are full of vitamins, minerals, trace elements and antioxidants. Finally, prefer a vegetable consumption rather than animal too rich in toxins and pro-inflammatory.
• Watch out for chronic stress which causes the secretion of cortisol (the stress hormone) and which therefore causes or increases the severity of acne at 30.
• drink at least 1,5l of water per day to hydrate your skin and reduce acne.
• Drink little or no alcohol. This alcohol is processed and removed by the liver, the organ that cleanses the body. When this is saturated, it can no longer get rid of toxins and this will result in accentuating the proliferation ofacne at 30.
• You should avoid smoking which increases the level of toxins in the body, clogs the skin pores and contributes to the deterioration of the condition of the skin.
• Always wash after sweating in order to prevent bacterial growth.
• Wear loose clothing so as to avoid friction.

Have good skin hygiene against acne at age 30

Beyond having a rather healthy lifestyle, skin hygiene is also important for reduce acne in your XNUMXs. We advise you to follow these few customary rules:

• Your skin should be cleansed every day in the morning and at night before going to bed with a soap suitable for the face, a lotion or a gentle cosmetic product and avoid greasy products.
• Try not to touch and scratch your pimples which could become infected and cause scarring.
• Avoid shaving the hairs too often on the area where the acne is located. Indeed, this is likely to cause inflammation in the area where the button is located and therefore the development of buttons. Do not apply aftershave that is too high in alcohol.
• Remember to remove makeup systematically before going to sleep. Do not use heavy, viscous or thick foundation that clogs the skin pores
• Be careful with fringe and stranded haircuts that trap perspiration and prevent the skin from breathing.
• Watch out for the false friend of the sun, which dries up the skin and accentuates the development of pimples at the age of 30.

Products effective against pimples at 30

1 - anti-pimple cosmetic products

The first remedies toreduce acne and pimples at age 30 consist in adopting gels, lotions, serums or creams.

First, choose cosmetic products non-comedogenic, which contain water and not oil. Apply a moisturizing treatment (cream or serum) that is suitable for your skin type (oily, dry, normal skin). Indeed, acne-prone skin may very well lack water and this encourages the appearance of pimples, especially in your thirties. If you have oily skin, choose mattifying products that will absorb excess sebum.

Non-toxic products formulated with natural ingredients that we advise you to adopt:
- Non-comedogenic moisturizing serum - dry and / or mature skin - Centifolia
- Non-comedogenic pimple serum - normal to oily skin - Simple beauty
- Rebalancing and moisturizing face cream - oily and / or sensitive skin - Omum

2 - face soap

Degrease your skin every day morning and evening using a mild soap with neutral pH. We suggest you goat's milk soap who sometimes works miracles to cure acne and pimples at age 30.

Among our selection, we suggest you Goat's milk soap from the Savonnerie du Regagnas brand against acne at 30

Why do we recommend it to you?

Very soft, it is suitable for everyone: children and sensitive skin.
Natural and with ingredients from organic farming, its formula is allergen-free and petrochemical-free (toxic and irritating to the skin).
Rich in organic goat's milk: 20% of the total preparation.
Resulting from a cold saponification, it contains only natural compounds and it is sulfate-free (active ingredient that irritates the skin).

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3 - essential oils to make pimples disappear

Some essential oils have great virtues to fight acne at age 30. Tea Tree EO is one of the most famous for this. It is perfect for drying acne pimples faster. In addition, thanks to its antibacterial and antiparasitic properties, it treats the pimple and will prevent unsightly scars. Directly apply a drop of essential oil to the pimple using a cotton swab. Importantly, essential oils are not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women.

The pure, natural and healthy products that we recommend:
- Organic Tea Tree essential oil - Mycosmetik - 5ml
- Pure and organic essential oil of Tea Tree - Bioflore - 30 ml

4 - Make purifying masks against acne at 30

Finally, you can make absorbent and purifying masks with green clay regularly (no more than once a week). Leave the mask on for 5 to 10 minutes, no more so as not to make your skin dry. The main virtue of clay is that it loosens and absorbs excess sebum in a natural way. It therefore effectively limits the development of pimples at age 30. In addition, if you wish you can add one or two drops of essential oil of Tea Tree for even more effect.

We recommend the following products:
- Optimal quality organic green clay - Bioflore - 250g
- Green clay - Mycosmetik - 50g

Heavier XNUMX's Acne Treatments

To fight mild acne at 30, the most common treatments will be in the form of a cream and therefore in local external application. There are two well-known treatments that are benzoyl peroxide and retinoids. They will be prescribed after consulting a doctor or dermatologist. It will take about 2 or 3 months to see satisfactory results. Consumption of Zinc can also give good effects on acnes of mild or moderate types.

Additionally, if your acne is moderate ou strict, in these cases, with the advice and monitoring of a health specialist, you may be required to use antibiotics. Finally, know that if you are a woman, taking a hormonal contraception may also be an option.

If you have acne in your thirties, do not hesitate to call a doctor, a dermatologist or a naturopath who will be able to guide you and administer products and / or remedies that are suitable for you.