Acne is widely considered a chronic skin condition that mainly affects adolescents, although epidemiological data shows that a significant number of adults over 25 years of age are also affected, especially women*.
There are two stages in acne: the visible stage (comedones) and the invisible stage (microcomedones). Behind one comedone, there are one hundred hidden microcomedones, which could turn into comedones.
Cleanse your skin twice a day and remove your make-up every night.
Shelve all your harsh cleansing products! Harsh products stimulate sebum secretion, encouraging and aggravating the appearance of acne. Opt instead for more suitable gentle cleansing gels.
Avoid picking at your blemishes. This will limit the risk of a pimple forming, or a bacterial secondary infection if you already have a pimple. Don't squeeze your spots, either: impurities may penetrate deeper into your skin and scars may appear.