Adult Acne – Breakouts Beyond Your Teen Years: The Surprising Causes & What Actually Helps

Adult Acne & Skin Aging: Why Your Skin Needs Special Care Now

As an aesthetician in Leibnitz specializing in acne and graceful aging, I see daily how more adults struggle with both breakouts and early wrinkles.

"Why am I suddenly getting teenage acne at 30?" is a common question in my studio.

The good news? This dual challenge has clear causes – and with the right care and lifestyle, you can address both!

In this post, I’ll share:

• How acne develops and why it flares up after 30+

• Simple adjustments (like double cleansing) for visible improvements in weeks

• For those who want more: Future posts will dive into nutrition, routines, and professional treatments – stay tuned!

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Acne Is Like a Puzzle

There’s never just one cause. In my Leibnitz studio, I use "acne detective work" to identify your unique triggers.

1. How Acne Forms

   1. Excess sebum clogs pores

   2. Dead skin cells block the exit

   3. Bacteria (C. acnes) colonize this mix, causing inflammation

      
      

   Why It’s Different After 30

   • Sebum becomes thicker (especially with hormonal shifts!)

   • Slower skin cell turnover creates a bacterial playground

     
     

   

   
   

The Novaskin Studio Protocol: Break the Cycle

Studies show double cleansing reduces C. acnes by 70% (Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022)

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1. Novaskin approved

   Double Cleansing Routine

   
   

   Step 1: Vivant Green Tea Cleanser

   • Removes mineral sunscreen/makeup without stripping your barrier
     

   Step 2: Vivant Mandelic Acid 3-in-1 Cleanser

   • 3% mandelic acid (AHA): Lowers pH to 3.8, making skin "uninhabitable" for bacteria (British Journal of Dermatology, 2020)

   • Gentle exfoliation: No scrubbing (ideal for rosacea!)

   • Barrier-friendly: Aloe + glycerin prevent dryness
     

   Step 3: Vivant 3% Mandelic Acid Toner

   • Exfoliates T-zone without irritation

   • Neutralizes hard water residue (key for Leibnitz’s calciferous water!)

   
   

Summer Acne Killer: HOCl Spray

Why hypochlorous acid works (Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021):

• Kills C. acnes without resistance risk

• Soothes redness from sun/sweat

• Non-drying (unlike alcohol!)

Leibnitz Summer Tips:

• Spray 2 min post-cleansing as an invisible shield

• Keep in your bag for post-gym/mask breakouts

• Neutralizes pool chlorine after swimming in public pools, neutralizes sea water etc.

One of our favourite HOCl Sprays :

HOCl Spray from "andBeauty "

[→ (https://www.andbeauty.world/de/face-body/hocl-spray)]

Available at Bipa, DM, Müller in Leibnitz or online

In this first installment, you've learned how acne develops, why double cleansing is your best ally, and how HOCl spray prevents bacterial buildup in summer.

But sometimes you need more—especially in the hotter months!

Our Diamond Hydrofacial Clear – the ultimate power treatment for blemish-prone skin:

✔ Deep cleansing – removes even stubborn pore blockages (ideal after sun exposure, sunscreen use, or travel) ✔ Gentle exfoliation – zero redness, just instant glow ✔ Special serums – regulate sebum production while calming + hydrating ✔ Cryo-cooling – instantly soothes heat-stressed skin (perfect for Styrian summers!)

Try it now at our studio: Book your appointment for the ultimate summer reset!

What’s Next?

In upcoming posts:

• Cortisol & acne: How stress/sleep sabotage your skin

• Lifestyle hacks to reduce inflammation

• Styrian superfoods for skin health

• LED light therapy: The science-backed game-changer
  

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