Wrinkles AND Acne!?
Aging with acne is totally normal. But a pain in the butt!
As we age, excess dead skin cells clog pores, PH levels get less acidic, making skin susceptible to bacterial growth, and stress and menopause stimulate oil production. The extra oil produced mingles with the loitering dry skin creating a sticky situation and the perfect environment for acne bacteria to thrive.
Below are some solutions to the problem.
Following a home routine that incorporates ingredients that gently and regularly exfoliate (eliminate the excess dead skin) and ingredients that are anti-inflammatory and moisturize. Many anti-aging products contain oils and thick comedogenic (poor clogging) ingredients that help the skin appear youthful, but will also contribute to adult acne. We, at J. Renee Organics, have created the solution to this problem. Many of our products are anti-aging AND anti-acne.
Home Routine:
1: Cleanse. Twice a day (and after exercising) with a cleanser that contains acids and/or enzymes. Don’t use drugstore teen acne cleanser! They over-dry skin and make wrinkles more apparent. Over drying the skin causes the body to ratchet up oil production, which is the opposite of what we want.
2: Tone.
- Toner is used for a few different reasons. You can spritz it on a cotton pad and wipe off any left over cleanser or dirt or bacteria you missed while cleansing. More importantly though, it is a piece of the puzzle that is your skincare routine. Some people think of toner as just an acne product, like witch hazel or Sea Breeze used to dry up acne and oil, but in actuality it all depends on the formulation of the product as to what it would be used for. Witch hazel is ok as an ingredient in a toner but used alone, is way too drying to the skin. Sea Breeze and other toners that are drunk on alcohol content are very harsh and can easily over-dry the skin with just one use, much less daily use. We have three toners that we sell here at J. Renee Organics. If I’m being honest, my favorite is the Bomb and Calm Toner because I have aging skin that is acne prone (I’m 41 and female with combo sensitive skin). The Bomb and Calm helps with acne, aging, blackheads and other problems and it has a little kick to it because of the glycolic acid, but its oleic acid helps the skin hold on to water to plump the skin too; it’s my magic elixir. The Citrus Spritz toner is a more gentle toner for all skin types and it helps clean and preps the skin to absorb your moisturizer. The last toner we offer is the Men’s Aftershave Toner, which can be used by anyone. This toner is thick, like a gel and because of its healing sulfur and antibacterial ingredients, it’s fantastic for acne prone skin and after hair removal methods like shaving, plucking, dermaplaning, electrolysis, waxing and threading so you don’t get ingrown hairs or acne. So, as you can see, there are toners for different reasons but they are an integral part of your routine because they prep for moisturizer, cleanse just a bit more and can improve skin problems.
3: Moisturize. You don’t need a night cream/day cream/eye cream... Shoot for one moisturizer that your skin likes AND STICK WITH IT.
4: Lastly, WEAR SUNSCREEN if outside! UV rays can appear to help a breakout at first by drying-out the skin, but also causes inflammation, acne scarring, wrinkles, age spots and cancer. I’m not a fan of 2 in 1 moisturizers with sunscreen, but that’s a whole other article. Check out the article and others on our Q&A page
If you’re overwhelmed or don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on the wrong products, fill out our online skin-type questionnaire and get a customized skin assessment.
This set of products help adult skin that is also having breakouts. Believe it or not, adult acne is VERY common. Changes in hormones, too much dry skin, lack of a proper daily routine, pollution, using the wrong products for your skin type and many more factors cause acne in adult skin. Knowing your skin type is the 1st step to building the right routine for you.
We focus on gentle exfoliation to minimize pores and wrinkles while providing a deeper cleanse to smooth out skin texture. Antioxidants and healing ingredients support healthy, clear skin while also reversing signs of aging, without causing redness and irritation. Even sensitive skin types will benefit from this acne routine.
In just a few short weeks of consistent use (recommended AM & PM daily routine and weekly mask routine), your skin will transform. Collagen stimulating ingredients reveal firm, plump skin. Skin lightening ingredients fade acne scarring and age spots. Resurfacing glycolic acid and fruit enzyme acids dissolve away dead dry skin and unclog pores to lessen acne, blackheads and wrinkles. The sooner you start, the sooner your complexion will see a remarkable new radiance.
Click links to read more about each product and see ingredients:
4 oz Exfoliating Face Wash $38
2oz Bomb and Calm Toner $23
1 oz No Problems Serum $21
2 oz Ocean Lotion $42
1 oz Scrub Bits $18
2 oz Peel Level 3 $42
1 oz Petal Clay Mask $23
