If I were to ask you which acne cream you use, what would you say? Do you even use one at all? First, let me tell you a little story. When I was in 7th grade, my skin started to become problematic. Clearly going through puberty, I was getting clusters of little pimples on all areas of my face. From the forehead to my cheeks and chin — they made me feel super self conscious about how I looked. 

Truth is, so many people go through an awkward phase during puberty. Luckily, there are lots of acne solutions that actually work. My Godsend was Differin Gel! It’s an acne cream that looks like a cloudy, clear gel. Hence the name.

And, two decades ago, it had to be prescribed by a dermatologist or other qualified doctor in order for you to get your hands on it.

Now, all you have to do is walk into Walgreens, CVS, or your local pharmacy, and you’ll find it on the shelves near the beauty and skincare products.

It was the only acne cream (apart from Retin-A… that’s another godsend) which helped clear my problematic skin completely. That’s why I still buy it today. In fact, it’s one of those beauty products that I could never go without.

Figuring Out the Cause of Your Acne

Acne is not a skin condition that affects only teenagers, it also affects women in their 30s, 40s, and even 50s. 

To that point, if your skin has been acting up, then you need to get down to the root of the problem. 

Thus, to help you figure out the cause of your acne breakouts, I’ve complied a list of questions below that I want you to ask yourself. 

• Are you experiencing stress?
• Did you change your diet?
• Have you been wearing too much makeup or change brands recently? 
• Are you washing your face enough?
• Could your hormones be acting up?

Once you’re able to pinpoint the reason your skin is breaking out, it becomes easier to figure out an acne treatment to heal your skin. 

To add to that, finding a skilled aesthetician is a must for every woman. 

Just like finding the right manicurist and hairstylist is essential, knowing a qualified professional who specializes in skincare is equally as crucial.

Your face is your calling card. It’s the first part of your body people see when they speak to you or view you from afar. 

That’s why acne breakouts are so traumatizing — it’s because you know the person you are talking to is probably seeing each and every pimple on your face, including the ones that are filled with pus (yes, I said it… just keeping it real).

Your Makeup Can Cause Acne

Did you know your makeup can cause an acne breakout?

The real face, hidden beneath layers of synthetically-made makeup, is actually suffering. All of that makeup inhibits your facial pores from breathing. 

Sadly, one of the topics that doesn’t get much focus is how this cake-on-the-makeup trend has really affected the faces of so many young women. And, not for the better. 

Then, what happens is, those very same pores get clogged with all of that makeup. The end result is an eruption of exponential proportion on your face. 

Who wants that? I don’t think anyone woman dreams of an acne-filled face. So why expose your skin to products that aren’t organic or eco-conscious?

It’s important to be aware of the products you’re putting onto your body as it is the foods going into it.