Annoying adult acne could be caused by these 10 everyday things
There are certainly some wonderful things about being a teenager. You're young and cute, you have your whole life ahead of you, and you're making memories you'll cherish for a lifetime.
But there are also certain nice things about not being a teen anymore. You have more freedom, you can do things your own way, and you're finally out of that "awkward" stage. Namely? No more break-outs!
However, for many adults, acne is unfortunately not a thing left behind in high school. Adult acne affects many people. Some experience it all the time, while others only experience breakouts or spots periodically. But what gives?
Acne in teens is brought on, in both girls and boys, by increased levels of testosterone and androgens, which makes the skin oilier and more prone to breaking out. Depending on your own body's chemistry, your skin might have more or less severe reactions.
In adults, there are actually many reasons why your skin might erupt into blemishes, and they range from internal to external factors. Some might even surprise you!
Check out what might be causing skin breakouts below, and when it comes to having your teenage days recreated, stick with something more fun.
Why do adults get acne?
Morgan Swofford for LittleThings
It might seem like something left behind with adolescence, but in fact, millions of American adults deal with acne at some point in their lives.
In fact, 60% of adults have active acne right now, and 20% of those people have acne bad enough to be considered severe.
Some of the causes for teens and adults are the same, but some are different, and some are more prevalent in adults. And some of them are so simple that you'll be amazed you never thought of them!
Scroll through to see how your everyday routine might cause acne:
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