Adult acne affects about one in five women, so trying to treat the condition while maintaining a good skin care program is not an uncommon situation. There can be an inherent conflict between effective acne treatments and anti-aging wrinkle creams as well as with moisturizing lotions overall.
There are also products on the market that contain ingredients directed at both goals. Salicylic acid is a common treatment for acne; it causes the skin cells to shed more readily and acts to unclog facial pores. Some products pair it with an alpha hydroxy acid, which is also used to help shed old skin cells for the purpose of exposing newer, healthier skin cells which give the face a more youthful look.
Some of these lotions are meant to be scrubs or treatments that are applied briefly and then wiped off. Products that use citric acid or lactic acid to renew facial skin can also have a harsh effect, causing reddening and irritation of the skin. However using this ingredient in conjunction with the popular acne treatment creates a combination that should help both.
Some acne treatments that have benzoyl peroxide in relatively high concentration (10%) are effective against acne breakouts but dry out the skin in the area. Antioxidant skin lotions that help moisturize the skin while minimizing wrinkles will provide a rejuvenating effect for skin that has been dried or inflamed by acne treatments.
For people with adult acne who are working at wrinkle reduction, sometimes a visit to the dermatologist is a worthwhile investment. There you can learn about the most effective acne treatments and how they might conflict with anti-aging wrinkle products. Adult skin care in general requires personalization because everyone’ skin has different degrees of damage and susceptibility to irritation.
A personalized program for acne and wrinkle treatment that is put together by a professional will probably be much more productive than wading through the massive amount of promotional material for facial cosmetic and blemish products.