There are very few of us lucky enough to have never woken up in the morning with a red blemish on our face or spots on our neck, around our mouth, spots on our forehead - wherever your own nightmare-zone happens to be. Welcome to adult acne. Whether it's one spot, blemish or pimple every now and then or regular breakouts, almost all of us have had to battle a spot or two. Although these blemishes might not be noticeable to anyone else, they become a constant source of irritation and insecurity.
The general idea is that as we grow up, we grow out of our spots - but adult acne is actually just as common as teenage acne. The condition is on the rise, too, and recent research suggests psychological stress can trigger acne. What's the difference between a blackhead and a whitehead? When a pore is clogged but not completely closed, the bacteria inside is exposed and becomes oxidised forming a grey colour; known as a blackhead. Whiteheads are formed when the pore is completely sealed up and becomes inflamed.
Teenagers are more susceptible to spots because the sebaceous glands are enlarged during puberty and the hormones that are produced trigger changes, increasing their production of sebum. This means there is a higher chance of the pores becoming blocked. For more information read our guide on teenage skincare. Dairy, saturated and trans fats can also increase your chances of getting spots. The sebaceous glands are particularly sensitive to hormonal changes.
In women, if the androgen receptors are sensitive they can produce more sebum causing pores to get clogged. Certain medications can affect the hormones in your body which can then cause spots. If you think that your medication is causing you to breakout, go and see your doctor. Using harsh products especially those with fragrances and dyes can irritate the skin and dry it out. Sometimes when our skin is dry it will over compensate and produce more oil, which in turn can clog up our pores creating spots.
If you are susceptible to spots make sure to use gentle products like NIVEA Caring Micellar water to cleanse your face and keep your skin moisturised with an oil-free moisturiser like the NIVEA Daily Essentials Oil-Free Moisturising Day Cream, it even has a high performing formula to effectively fight existing spots and helps to prevent blemishes. Whether we get acne or spots can sometimes be connected to genetics, some specific genetic mutations can lead to us being more likely to get acne or spots.
Spots can be caused by multiple different things from the way your immune system works to specific bacteria in the gut to hormones and all of these things can be affected by genetics. Read here for acne treatment advice. These are easily transferred when you touch your face, which can encourage pimples to form. Make sure to wash your hair regularly in your routine. It can be a carrier of additional impurities like oils. Other hair tips for avoiding the transfer of oils is ensuring long hair is pulled back away from the face.
As previously mentioned eating the wrong things can increase your chances of getting spots and conversely eating the right things can help prevent spots. Things which contain probiotics such as kombucha and pickles promote healthy bacteria in your gut which can decrease inflammation.
Complex carbohydrates such as whole grains, beans and veg can also reduce your chances of developing spots. Keep your skin moisturised to prevent drying out but make sure to use oil-free products. When choosing hair products, try to find silicone based rather than oil as this oil can build up on the skin. Try to wear less makeup, as it can clog up your pores.
However, if you do still want to wear makeup make sure to keep your brushes clean, as they may spread bacteria around your face creating spots. Back to The Skin Edit. Face mapping: What are your spots telling you?
Face Mapping: What your spots mean On the surface, acne is the result of clogged pores attracting bacteria, but did you know that spots which occur on different parts of your face can have completely separate causes?
Learn to listen to acne-prone skin by reading the root causes of spots, blemishes and breakouts from where they appear on your face. What does it mean to face map spots? Spots on your forehead Blemishes and breakouts on your forehead can indicate difficulty in breaking down certain foods, or liver stress. What can I do? Spots on your nose The nose is a key area for clogged pores and blackheads , so keeping skin cleansed twice daily with a gel-based product is always a great start. Spots on your cheeks Bacteria from your phone and make-up applicators, touching your face too much and not changing your pillowcases often enough, are all sneaky culprits in triggering cheek breakouts.
Spots on your chin Breaking out on your chin, or roughly the lower third of your face, is linked to the reproductive system and usually the result of fluctuating hormones. Spots on your jawline or neck These can often be caused by the makeup, moisturisers, or hair products that you use.
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