“You will never be this young again” and “Remember when you
prayed for what you have now” are just a couple of the inspirational quotes
circulating on social media that remind us of our age, and all that goes with
it. These thoughts apply to our skin, too.
Skin changes as we age, and so do our skincare needs. It’s
not optimal for adults to use the same products as teens, especially when
addressing acne. What’s the difference?
Acne is the primary skin concern for most teens. Teens and
young adults have more hormone activity than adults (aka “raging hormones”),
producing more oil. So, they’re more likely to have severe acne, and it most
commonly pops up around the forehead and nose (T-Zone) or all over the face.
But younger skin is also more resilient and has faster cell turnover, and
collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid are all at their peaks (lucky teens!).
Adult acne is based more on cyclical hormones, especially in
women. It appears more commonly around the jawline, mouth and chin area
(U-Zone). Plus, skin cells turn over more slowly as we age, leading to clogged
pores.
Adults have other concerns as time starts to wreak havoc on
skin. As we age, we start to notice a certain a deepening of the “smile” lines
between the nose and mouth, and expression lines around the eyes. Adults
produce less collagen and elastin so skin can appear to “sag” or “sink.” Skin
is drier since we also produce less oil as we age. The moisture barrier gets
compromised over time. All of this leads to skin being less resilient and more
sensitive. The sun’s UVA rays trigger our natural defense and we produce
melanin, eventually resulting in brown spots and uneven tone.
Luckily, we can address the visible signs of aging and the
complexities of adult acne with the right skincare Regimen. And since 40% of
adults have some form of acne, they have to pay attention to both acne and
their other concerns, like fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness and
elasticity, and discoloration.
INTRODUCING THE FUTURE OF DERMATOLOGY-INSPIRED ACNE CARE
So, it makes sense that teens and adults should take care of
their acne — and their skin in general — differently. Rodan + Fields has
introduced two new acne-fighting Regimens, one for each group.
The new SPOTLESS Regimen is specifically designed for teens and young adults. SPOTLESS delivers more oxygen and Benzoyl Peroxide deeper to the pores to kill acne bacteria starting Day 1. It also reduces the appearance of oiliness and shine. And it’s just two steps, so it’s easy to use — a good thing for teens and young adults.
The UNBLEMISH Regimen has been reformulated to address adult acne and visible signs of aging. This four-step Regimen gently and effectively helps clear acne and prevents future blemishes while it visibly smooths, firms and improves the appearance of uneven skin tone for clearer, healthier, younger-looking skin.
Though we can’t change everything that time does (should
that be another inspirational quote?) we can address skin concerns, including
acne and visible signs of aging, at any age.
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