Adult acne is a b*^$h! Seriously, though, weren’t we supposed to grow out of our breakouts by now" Truth is, acne can actually get worse as we get older. Like milia, the tiny whiteheads that can form around the eyes and on the forehead, these stubborn suckers can double – even triple – as you get into your late thirties / early forties. Awesome, right" BRUTAL.
And the products we used and loved in our teens can actually make our adult acne worse. Like those full-on salicylic acid products" And benzyl peroxide" Harsh ingredients  are okay in small amounts, but in anti-acne formulations they can actually sensitize the complexion, stripping the skin of natural oils, making oil glands secrete more sebum which just freaks out the face. And the vicious cycle continues. Of course, it’s different for everyone — and what works for me may not work for you — but I can say, unequivocally, that the number one thing that’s helped curb my adult acne is using less of the harsh ingredients – I still use them, but in smaller dosages and layered with healthy, non-comedogenic hydrators – and more of the loving ones.
Here are a few of my anti-acne product picks for adults with sensitized skin (I’m also sticking with a green theme, both in ingredients – for the most part – and in packaging):
Tata Harper Clarifying Cleanser ($68) – I love this cleanser because it treats acne, but it does so very ge...