Skin care tips: Acne in adults - WALA-TV FOX10

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MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Acne is not just a teenage thing. Disappointing, isn't it? Yep, unfortunately a growing number of women in their 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond are battling acne every day.

It's actually the most prevalent skin condition in the U.S. More than half the women in this country have some form of it. However, there's some good news. There are steps you can take to help prevent it and protect your skin.

Dr. Diane S. Berson is a Dermatologist. She says keeping our skin healthy all boils down to a skin care regimen. That regimen should include a cleanser. That cleanser should help remove dirt and debris from your pores and help prevent break-outs.

You should also have a treatment product. That will help clear up and prevent acne. The next step is a moisturizer.

Dr. Berson explains, "You want to use a moisturizer - one that's not too heavy or greasy - a light moisturizer so that you don't lose your barrier from your skin so that your skin stays supple and soft and well hydrated. And a moisturizer that contains niacinamide is going to plump up fine lines and wrinkles and also fade some of the discoloration and keep the skin smooth and plump."

Follow that with sunscreen. Dr. Berson says it's really important that we use sunscreen every day. It not only prevents skin cancer, it also prevents premature aging. She also says it's important we not only protect our skin, but our children's skin as well.

For more information, click here for WebMD or here for Acne.org.