There's no easy way to say it: Adult acne is the worst. Luckily, a surprising new solution has emerged that delivers a clear improvement. Here's the best serum for acne prone skin.
Whether post-puberty blemishes are new – or an ongoing problem – you've likely tried about everything to treat them. And while managing hormones and eating a healthy diet will improve said acne, nourishing skin based on climate may be the secret to preventing eruptions altogether. Here, a dermatologist's take on why environmental factors may be to blame, and how
Pour Moi Skincare will change the way you think about acne. We are proud to say that we make what might just be the best serum for acne prone skin.
What Causes Adult Acne
Acne doesn't discriminate. The bumps that marred your grade school photos (where was Facetune when we needed it?!) often make an encore appearance well into adulthood, too. The condition occurs when hair follicles become blocked by gunk like oil and dirt, causing whiteheads, blackheads, and even cysts. According to the
Mayo Clinic, a few key culprits can aggravate these zits: Hormones, certain medications, diet, and stress. Another lesser-known cause of breakouts is climate. Studies show that skin integrity and function change with the climate, since the weather and environment can alter the acid mantle (otherwise known as skin's protective barrier). "It's essential for good skin health to maintain a slightly acidic pH level of the skin, ranging from 4.5 to 6.5," says pharmacist Dr. Christina Dukes on why it's important to always use
Pour Moi's Hydrating Balancer as a first line of defense against off-kilter pH and ultimately acne. Read on to learn why acne may appear for every shift in season, and how Pour Moi's line can help you with the best serum for acne prone skin.
When You Can See Your Breath
Your skin doesn't like the cold air any more than you do. Dry air causes evaporation on the skin's surface leading to dehydration and that tight, itchy feeling we often experience in winter. Your face gets an SOS and will overcompensate by producing more oil than normal,
leading to breakouts caused by a buildup of the slick substance in your pores. Since
Pour Moi Day Creams are water-based, they won't add additional oil to an already greasy mess, and instead restore balance without clogging pores.
When You Need Sunscreen
"The worst climate for acne-prone skin is very hot and humid and tropical conditions," says Dr. Debra Jaliman, board-certified NYC dermatologist, Assistant Professor of Dermatology Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and author of
Skin Rules: Trade Secrets from a Top New York Dermatologist. Very hot climates create a breeding ground for bacteria, which can cause pimples, and lead you to seek out the best serum for acne prone skin. "You can think of it as when you leave your milk out and it's warm because bacteria grows in the milk and it spoils," she adds. When temps reach 75°F to 120°F with humidity at 65% to 100% it's time to grab your anti-frizz hair serum and
Pour Moi's Tropical Day Cream, which uses cutting-edge humectants to help skin draw and trap moisture from the humid atmosphere without going overboard on hydration. It also utilizes
ingredients like Coconut Acid to help keep pores clear and skin healthy.
When You Need to Chug H2O
Like the dryness you'll see in chillier weather, desert-like conditions also suck moisture right out of skin. Dry-climate dwellers risk adult acne brought on by a buildup of skin cells. Those flakes have nowhere to go and end up sitting on skin's surface causing whiteheads. Luckily
Pour Moi's Desert Day Cream utilizes lightweight regenerating oils like
Squalane Oil to create a thin barrier that helps retain moisture and amends the lipid barrier. Using the cream consistently helps reduce the Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL) that causes dry skin. You also have to consider the environment when traveling. Says Jaliman, "the inside of a plane has dry cabin air, which dries out the skin. This causes the skin to produce more oil which can exacerbate acne." Be sure to consider the temperature and humidity of each stop and pack accordingly.
When All is Well
Lucky you! Your outdoor environment is a dream for healthy skin. But it's still crucial to enlist the right products in order to maintain that sense of zen, without breakouts making an appearance. When temperatures land between 45°F and 80°F and humidity is fairly normal, rotate
Pour Moi's Temperate Day Cream into your skincare routine. The lotion's Climate Energized Beautifies (CEBs) work to hydrate skin when you're in the comfortable atmosphere, while
seaweed extract boosts firmness. So while stress, last night's cheeseburger, and hormonal shifts may cause out of whack skin, it's also crucial to consider your climate when building a defense against adult acne.
