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Do pimples, blackheads or cysts appear or develop after your teenage years? Unfortunately, this is much more common than it seems. And especially in the early twenties. So, what are the reasons for late acne? And how to remove acne when you are 22? First, find out the causes responsible for the formation of acne at 22 years old. Then discover the solutions to get rid of acne at 22. 

What causes acne to develop at 22?

Acne: what is it?

Acne is a skin pathology that is in principle painless and benign, characterized by the formation of pimples, blackheads and / or microcysts. We will speak of inflammatory acne when there is presence of pimples and retentional acne when there is presence of blackheads and microcysts.

Acne is due to hyperseborrhea. In other words, the sebaceous glands located under the skin, produce an abnormal and too important amount of sebum. Unfortunately, the skin will be more oily and acne-prone as a result. On the other hand, this encourages the proliferation of bacteria naturally present in the skin. And these then lead to inflammation which is manifested physically by the formation of pimples.

Will decline several stages of acne. They will be recognized by taking into account the number of buttons. Thus, we will speak of mild acne as soon as there are few pimples and / or these rarely appear. We talk about severe acne when the person is affected by a large number of pimples. And finally moderate acne which is between the two stages.

The reasons why I have acne that develops at 22 years old?

Contrary to what one might assume, acne can develop whether you are a teenager or an adult. Know that approximately 80% of people will be affected by acne during their lifetime. It will certainly have a better chance of forming during adolescence, but be aware that late acne or also named adult acne exist. We will talk about late acne when there is presence of pimples after your twenties. In the case of adult acne, the pimples are almost always located on the lower part of the face (chin, jaws and neck). It will also have a better chance of arriving in a woman who experiences hormonal changes during her life (contraceptive pill, pregnancy, menopause, menstruation, etc.)

But then what are the factors that will encourage late acne and therefore at 22 years?

The main culprits are surely hormones. This is because until the age of 25, hormones fluctuate and hormonal secretions increase, which leads to an increase in sebum production. And although these fluctuations are more intense during adolescence, sometimes the skin begins to react later. To explain it another way, when you have acne that shows up at 22, it is very likely that you are in a period of hormonal changes. These hormonal upheavals can be due to menstruation, the hormonal pill, body building, or even pregnancy. Sometimes hormonal concerns (disorder of the functioning of the ovaries or adrenal glands) can also cause acne. However, this is rarer and is usually accompanied by other symptoms such as increased hair growth or irregular periods.

A few other factors may amplify the appearance of pimples at 22 :

• Hygiene of life. Daily habits (unbalanced diet, stress, lack of trace elements or vitamins, cigarettes, insufficient sleep, etc.) may accentuate acne.
• Poor skin hygiene. In this case, poor skin hygiene will not cause acne but simply encourage it. Indeed, it should be known that if the pores of your skin are found to be clogged, retentional acne especially, has more capacity to develop. Thus a polluted environment, make-up, greasy or comedogenic beauty products, etc. are all parameters that are liable to block the exit of sebum and therefore accentuate acne.
• Perspiration abundant and regular which accentuates the proliferation of bacteria.
• Consumption of certain medications.
• Frictions (surgical masks, scarves, jacket that rubs, etc.) are also likely to aggravate the formation of pimples.

Acne at 22: how to prevent, reduce and eliminate it

Acne at 22 is essentially the result of hormonal upheavals as we have just seen. It will therefore be difficult to get rid of it completely, although important treatments succeed. If you have pimples located on only one part of the body, it will be possible to reduce their aggravation thanks to preventive methods and cosmetics specific against acne.

Prevention to prevent acne from getting worse at 22

Have good habits

Although acne at 22 is often hormonal in origin, it is possible that your lifestyle makes you worse. Indeed, our metabolism and our skin are closely interconnected. In other words, everything that will enter inside our body will have a consequence on the external state of our body. Many habits can therefore amplify the extent of pimples at 22.

• First of all, pay attention to your eating habits. You must avoid excessively fatty foods and ready-made meals, fast food, sugary drinks, refined sugars etc. which are full of saturated fatty acids and which will therefore galvanize the production of sebum. Conversely, favor the consumption of fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables which are rich in trace elements, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Finally, prefer a vegetable rather than animal consumption too rich in toxins and pro-inflammatory.
• Pay attention to your alcohol consumption. The latter is processed and evacuated by the liver, the organ that cleanses the body of toxins and wastes present in the body. When it is congested, it can no longer eliminate toxins and this will accentuate the formation of acne at 22 years old.
• drink at least 1,5l of water each day to hydrate your skin and reduce acne.
• Smoking should be avoided which increases the level of toxins in the body, clogs the pores of the skin and contributes to the deterioration of the condition of the skin.
• Always wash after sweating a lot so as to avoid bacterial proliferation.

Have good skin hygiene

Beyond having a rather healthy lifestyle, skin hygiene is just as essential for reduce acne at 22. We advise you to follow a number of routine rules:

• Wash and cleanse your skin every day twice a day: morning and evening with a soap suitable for the face, a lotion or a gentle cosmetic product and avoid the use of oily cosmetics.
• Avoid touching or piercing your pimples which could become infected and cause scarring.
• Remove makeup necessarily before going to sleep. Avoid heavy foundation that clogs skin pores.
• Avoid the sun which dries up the skin and accentuates the appearance of pimples at 22 years old.
• Be careful with haircuts types of fringes and wicks that prevent perspiration from being evacuated well and do not allow the skin to breathe well.

Acne Treatments and Remedies

All the preventive information seen above is already a good start to treat and remove acne when you are 22. That said, if nothing helps and you don't notice any changes in your acne, more or less important treatments may be available to you.

Natural solutions against acne and pimples at 22

The remedies that we are going to see in this part consist in adopting cosmetics that are not considered as drugs and that will make it possible to gently limit acne and pimples at 22.

First, choose cosmetics non-comedogenic, which contain water and not oil. Employ a moisturizing treatment (cream or serum) adapted to your skin type (oily, dry, normal skin). Indeed, a skin with acne can also lack hydration. And this encourages the appearance of pimples especially at 22 years old. If you have oily skin, adopt mattifying creams that will absorb the sebum.

Wash your skin daily in the morning and at night before going to bed, using a mild neutral pH soap, lotion or a mild cosmetic. We advise you goat's milk soap which sometimes works miracles on acne-prone skin.

We suggest you goat's milk soap made by Savonnerie du Regagnas

The reasons why we recommend it to you?

Very soft, it is suitable for everyone: children and sensitive skin.
A natural and certified organic soap, it does not contain allergens and materials from petrochemicals (toxic and irritating to the skin).
Rich in organic goat's milk: 20% of the total of its formulation.
Resulting from a cold saponification, it contains only natural active ingredients and it does not contain any sulphate (active ingredient that irritates the skin).

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Finally, perform absorbent and purifying masks with green clay once every two weeks. Leave the mask on for 5 minutes, no more so that it does not make your skin dry. The benefits of clay are numerous. But here its main quality is that it cleanses and absorbs the overabundance of sebum naturally. You can incorporate a drop of essential oil of Tea Tree, ideal for drying out acne pimples more quickly at 22 years old.

The products we suggest to you:
- Optimal quality organic green clay - 250g 
- Pure and organic essential oil of Tea Tree - 30 ml

Local and oral treatment

If you are reached by mild acne at age 22, the most common treatments will be in cream form. There are two well known treatments which are Benzoyl Peroxide and Retinoids. This will be prescribed after consulting a health professional (doctor or dermatologist).

If it happens that you are unfortunately affected by acne moderate ou strict, then, under the authorization and monitoring of a health specialist, you may be required to use antibiotics. If you are a woman taking a hormonal contraception could also be considered.

When your acne at 22 bothers you, do not hesitate to make an appointment with a doctor, a dermatologist or a naturopath. They can guide you and prescribe products and / or remedies that suit you.