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While we thought to escape or to end acne, it comes to catch up with us late. A button, then several that follow come to spoil all our hopes to keep or to find a smooth skin. But then, how to explain that these appear or develop so late? And what to do to eliminate acne at 20? First of all, it is useful to know the reasons that explain why you have acne in your twenties. This way you will be able to understand the solutions and treatments that exist to fight acne at 20 years old.

What promotes acne at 20?

Acne: what is it?

Acne is a generally painless skin disease, which is characterized by the formation of buttons (red or white), blackheads and / or microcysts. If you have pimples, it will be called inflammatory acne. We will talk about retentional acne if you have cysts or blackheads on your skin.

Acne is the fault of hyperseborrhea (hypersecretion of sebum). That is to say, the sebaceous glands which are located in the dermis, produce an abnormal and too large amount of sebum (the natural oil of the skin which has the task of moisturizing it and protecting it from the external environment). Unfortunately as a result, the skin will be more oily and acne prone. Furthermore, this excess sebum promotes bacterial proliferation naturally present in the skin. And the latter then cause inflammation which develops physically through the appearance of pimples.

There are 3 stages of acne. They will be recognized by taking into account the number of buttons. This is how we speak of mild acne when there are few buttons and / or they appear from time to time. We will speak of severe acne if the person is affected by a large number of pimples. And finally moderate acne when the buttons are between the two stages.

Why do I have acne that forms at 20?

Contrary to what one might imagine, acne can develop whether you are young or an adult. Know that approximately 80% of people will be affected by acne in their lifetime. It will have a better chance of appearing at puberty, around the age of 13. And most of the time it disappears around the age of 20.

This is because between 11 and 20 years old hormones change and hormonal secretions increase, which leads to an increase in sebum production. This is how when you have acne that shows up at age 20, it is very likely that you are in a phase of hormonal upheavals.

Also know that late acne or also called adult acne exists. It can occur during puberty and extend beyond the twenties. It can also begin after the age of 20. In both cases, we will talk about this late acne after 20 years. In the case of adult acne, the location of the pimples is frequently found on the lower part of the face (chin, jaws and neck). It will also have a better chance of being formed in women who, during their lifetime, experience many more hormonal variations than men (hormonal contraception, pregnancy, menopause, periods, etc.).

What are all the factors that boost acne in your XNUMXs?

As we have just seen, hormones are the main triggers of acne. At 20, hormones continue to change and experience major upheavals due to periods, the contraceptive pill, or even pregnancy. Certain hormonal dysfunctions (problem with the functioning of the ovaries or adrenal glands) can also cause acne. However, this rarely happens and is most often accompanied by other symptoms such as hair growth on the body or irregular periods.

Other factors can cause acne to develop or worsen at age 20 : 

• Hygiene of life. Daily habits (unbalanced diet, vitamin deficiency, smoking, stress, poor sleep, etc.) can accentuate acne in your twenties.
• Skin hygiene. In this case, poor skin hygiene will not cause acne but simply increase its severity. Indeed, you should know that if the pores of your skin are clogged, retentional acne, mainly, will have a greater chance of forming. Thus, a polluted environment, make-up, oily or comedogenic cosmetics, etc. are just as many parameters which are liable to block the sebum outlet and therefore to amplify acne.
• Frictions (surgical masks, scarves, coat that rubs, etc.) are also likely to amplify the manifestation of buttons at 20.
• Sweating abundant and regular which worsens the multiplication of bacteria.
• Consumption of certain medications.

How to fight acne at 20?

Acne in your twenties therefore appears mainly as a result of hormonal changes that take place in our body. It will therefore be hard to get rid of it completely, although important treatments are getting there. When you have localized buttons, it will be quite possible to reduce their multiplication thanks to preventive solutions et Inspiring specials to fight acne.

Prevention to fight acne in your twenties

Have a healthy lifestyle

Even though acne at 20 is often hormonal in origin, your lifestyle may make the situation worse. Indeed, our metabolism and our skin are intimately linked. In other words, everything that will enter inside our body will have an effect on the external state of our body. Many lifestyle habits can therefore accentuate the formation of pimples at 20.

• Pay attention to your food. We must avoid fatty foods and processed foods, fast food, sugary drinks, refined sugars etc. which are full of saturated fat and fast sugar and which will therefore encourage the production of sebum. Instead, choose to eat fresh foods like fruits and vegetables which are rich in vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and antioxidants. In addition, prefer a vegetable diet rather than an animal diet that is particularly rich in toxins and pro-inflammatory.
• Think of to drink at least 1,5l of water per day to hydrate your skin and reduce acne at age 20.
• Do not consume little or noalcohol. The latter is evacuated by the liver, the organ that cleanses the body. When it is congested, it no longer has the ability to eliminate toxins. This will result inincrease the appearance of acne at 20.
• It will be necessary to avoid smoking 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.
• Shower quickly after playing sports or sweating to be able to prevent bacterial growth.
• Wear loose clothing so as to avoid friction and perspiration.

Observe some hygienic skin rules

Beyond having an irreproachable hygiene of life, the hygiene of the skin is also essential for eliminate acne at 20. We advise you to follow a number of routine rules:

• Your skin should be cleaned up daily in the morning and in the evening before going to bed with a soap suitable for the face, a lotion or a gentle cosmetic product 
• Avoid the use of fatty products that promote the appearance of pimples at 20 years.
• Avoid touch and scratch your pimples which may become infected and cause scarring.
• Try to avoid the shaving of the face too frequent. This may cause inflammation of the pimple and therefore the development of pimples. In addition, do not apply an after-shave cream or lotion that is too high in alcohol.
• Remove makeup necessarily in the evening. Do not use a heavy foundation that clogs the skin pores
• Be careful with haircuts types of fringes and wicks that prevent perspiration from evacuating well and prevent the skin from breathing properly.
• Warning to sun which dries up your skin and worsens the appearance of pimples at age 20.

What to do to get rid of acne at 20?

The preventive actions seen previously are already a good start to treat and eradicate acne in your twenties. However, if this has no effect and you see no improvement in your acne, other more or less serious treatments may be available to you.

What natural remedies for acne and pimples at 20?

The remedies that we will see in this part consist in adopting gels, lotions, oils, creams or even soaps which are not considered as drugs and which will make it possible to reduce acne and pimples at 20 in a gentle way.

First of all, start by using cosmetics non-comedogenic, which contain water and not oil. Employ a moisturizer which corresponds to your type of skin (oily, dry, normal skin). Indeed, acne-prone skin can be dehydrated and this encourages the appearance of pimples, especially in your twenties. If you have an oily skin type, choose mattifying products that will absorb sebum.

Cleanse your skin every day in the morning and in the evening before going to bed, with a mild neutral pH soap, lotion or a mild cosmetic. We advise you goat's milk soap which in many cases works wonders to cure acne and pimples at age 20.

We suggest goat's milk soap made by Savonnerie du Regagnas against acne in your twenties

What are the reasons for adopting it?

Extra soft, it is suitable for the whole family: toddlers and on even the most sensitive skin.
Natural and organic, it is formulated without allergens and petrochemicals.
Formulated with organic goat milk: 20% of the total of its formulation.
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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Finally, do some 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 that it does not dry out your skin. Its benefits are numerous. But here its main quality is that it cleanses and absorbs excess sebum in a natural way. You can add a drop of essential oil of Tea Tree, excellent for drying out and clearing acne pimples more quickly in your twenties.

The healthy and natural products that we recommend:
- Optimal quality organic green clay - Bioflore -250g
- Organic Tea Tree essential oil - Mycosmetik - 5ml
- Pure and organic essential oil of Tea Tree - Bioflore - 30 ml

Treatments prescribed and monitored by healthcare professionals

To fight mild acne that develops at age 20, the most common treatments will be in cream form. Two well-known treatments are available: benzoyl peroxide and retinoids. They will be prescribed after consulting a health professional (doctor or dermatologist).

If your acne is around moderate ou strict, then, with the validation and follow-up of a health specialist, you may need to take antibiotics. If you are a woman prescribing a contraceptive pill could also be a solution.

If your acne at 20 bothers you physically or mentally, do not hesitate to make an appointment with a doctor, a dermatologist or even a naturopath. They will be able to guide you and administer products or treatments that suit you.