7 Sneaky causes of acne

     This post was inspired by a friend of mine who has never had acne in her life until now. Acne can begin in adulthood and it is a misconception to think that it only happens in teenagers. Whenever I break out, I do a major analysis of several things in my daily routine because I have discovered that they can contribute to acne breakouts. If you're breaking out now, you might want to check out the following:

Chemical peels: the basics

     

     In my never-ending quest for clearer skin, I stumbled on chemical peels. After I had stopped having major breakouts, I was left with post-acne spots and scars. I have done two 6-week cycles of 20% salicylic acid peels and one 6-week cycle using 35% glycolic acid this year and I have seen a dramatic improvement in my skin tone and clarity!

     If you've tried several basic regimens or treatments and they haven't worked for you, you might have to step up your regimen by trying a peel. Whether you're suffering from mild/moderate acne, hyperpigmentation, enlarged pores or post-acne scarring,you will see a huge difference in the condition of your skin! (If you have severe acne, I advise you see a dermatologist though!) Chemical peels can also help to reverse and decelerate the signs of ageing.

    

     A chemical peel is done by using chemicals to remove the oldest dead skin cells on the epidermis (the outermost layer of the skin). It can also be described as chemical exfoliation.