Why do some adults still have acne, do they eat bad food?

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I don't have any acne. I like to take care of my body and skin. I eat well and still look young. It seems like lots of adults still have acne. I'm assuming they still eat like shit.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

There is this misconception often perpetuated by beauty companies, vitamin industries, etc (go figure) that if you can't get beautiful skin, the problem is clearly you not using their facial cleansers and taking in the right vitamins. Exercise, eating right, routinely cleaning your skin will help FOR MINOR acne issues. If you've done all that, and are still having issues, you can look at external things like are you cleaning your make-up brushes, changing your pillowcases often, etc, but if none of that clears up your acne, nine times out of ten, in adults, the issue is with their hormones/genetics/environmental factors/or certain medications.

In the case of medications, these may be necessary and life saving, so you can't just up and quit to save face (literally) so you have to take the good with the bad. For some, toxins/pollution in their work or home environment can cause them to continuously break out or they live with someone who smokes which can affect the skin.

Some people have deep cystic acne or notice they frequently break out on their cycles---a face wash ain't going to clear that up no matter how hard you scrub. They have to get professional help and medications that aren't over the counter from their doctor or dermatologist (which some may not be able to afford), and even then there is still a genetic component for some that makes it pretty close to impossible for their acne to subside or they cannot handle harsh medications which causes them more harm, then good.

So let's all practice not assuming that everyone can just drink a bit of water and clean their face more to obtain beautiful skin because you can or some model can with her tips and tricks (which they're being paid to hock). There are quite a few for whom this is not a solution. Accusing them of not trying hard enough when you don't even know their story, medical history, if they can even afford to get the help they need, is super frustrating for them so we all need to practice kindness with people as we never know what they're going through.

Paris13 · Accepted Answer

In response to stress, our bodies produce more androgens (a type of hormone). These hormones stimulate the oil glands and hair follicles in the skin, which can lead to acne. This explains why acne can be an ongoing problem when we find ourselves under constant stress. And Yes, Could Be Food. More Than Likely If You are a Kardashaian with That Much Surgery, She Complains of That. xxoo

jshm2 · Accepted Answer

Nope. Nothing to do with food. Usually it's hormones and lack of skin care.

You may "look young" now, but it's more likely hormonal changes will fuck you up big time, as you will not be ready when it happens.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I still have problems with acne  I am putting efforts on skin care but in vain About my diet I am not sure, for my sport career I eat a lot of diary products , eggs and meat

Apple1996 · Answer

I've always had acne and it's just a hormonal thing. Doesn't matter what I eat or use for skin care. I'll still be covered with ance

RedInnocent68 · Answer

Bad food. Bad skin. Bad hygiene…

Phoenix98 · Answer

Genetics play a part in it as does stress.

jahaims · Answer

Diet, genetics and hygiene.

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