A top derm explains what makes adult acne different—and the product you should add to your routine ASAP.
Ahhh, acne. Like gossipy friends and fights with your mother, it’s one of those things that unfortunately isn’t relegated to teenage years. In fact, according to the Journal of American Academy of Dermatology, 54 percent of women older than age 25 have some facial acne. But just as blowups with mom and backhanded compliments take on new dimensions in your 20s, 30s and 40s, so too do breakouts and blemishes. We talked to Joshua Zeichner, M.D.
One of the main challenges in treating adult acne is that adults often have drier skin on the surface even if the sebaceous glands underneath are pumping out excess pore-clogging oil, Dr. Zeichner explains. That can complicate treatment given that many pimple-fighting products and prescriptions either target oil or are extremely drying as a side effect.Prescription topical retinoids—and tretinoin, specifically—are textbook examples of treatments known for drying out skin.
And if you're wondering whether retinoids are the same thing as retinol, that would be a hard no. Both are derived from vitamin A, but retinoids are clinically proven and FDA-approved to fight acne, and retinol is not.combines clinical-strength tretinoin with skin-friendly hyaluronic acid, natural collagen, and glycerin in a lightweight yet hydrating lotion formula that minimizes irritation, dryness, and other side effects.
“My approach with skincare is usually to treat, repair, and hydrate skin in the evening and to protect skin and prevent damage with sunscreen and antioxidants in the morning,” says Dr. Zeichner. Before you use Altreno, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
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