Few of us imagine we will get pimples after our teenage years, let alone when we are in our 50s, and yet, despite being odd bedfellows, it’s not uncommon to find acne and ageing skin together. Which presents something of a problem for mature acne sufferers: where to go for acne treatment?

In this blog, we cover some of the common concerns about adult acne, the myths, and the solutions for ageing acne skin.

Acne Treatments for Ageing Skin

The majority of acne treatments available focus on young and/or oily skin types. However, many of the cleansers marketed at teenagers are going to be too harsh for mature skin, and certainly won’t come with any anti-ageing benefits. And this presents a problem. Mature acne sufferers may end up doing more harm than good by combining acne treatments and anti-ageing skincare products on delicate skin and end up with an overly complicated and ineffective skin care regime to boot.

The Two Main Types of Adult Acne

Jan Marini recognises that two kinds of adult acne are common: persistent acne and sporadic acne. Persistent acne refers to an acne problem that continues into adult life. In short, persistent acne is acne that never went away. In contrast, sporadic acne can appear out of nowhere, although it is most commonly associated with the menstrual cycle.

For sufferers, both persistent acne and sporadic acne make skin care complicated. Mature skin tends to be dry, but where acne appears you may have oiliness. Mature skin can be delicate and may benefit from gentle anti-ageing ingredients, while acne affected skin is often treated with harsh acetic acid, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and sulphur. The health and appearance of your skin hangs in the balance.

Treating Fine Lines, Delicate Skin and Zits

Adult acne sufferers will also be concerned that acne treatments may accelerate rather than slow down the ageing process. Rest assured, the myth that Benzoyl Peroxide will speed up ageing is just that: a myth. However, many acne treatments can be drying, which may temporarily exacerbate fine lines and the appearance of delicate skin.

Thankfully, low-dose active ingredients are as effective as high-dose active ingredients when it comes to acne. The trick is to use low-dose medicated treatments regularly as part of a daily skincare routine. Low dose active ingredients enable mature acne sufferers to get the benefits of acne-specific solutions without the drying effects.

The Jan Marini Anti-Ageing Acne Solution

Jan Marini offers adult-skin acne treatments with gentle 10% Benzoyl Peroxide. Specifically, we offer serious acne control combined with the benefits of your favourite Jan Marini anti-ageing cream.

Our Age Intervention® Duality™ has been purposefully created with ageing skin in mind. This breakthrough solution fights stubborn adult acne without causing dry skin or irritation, while providing dramatic anti-ageing benefits.

By combining ultra-micronized benzoyl peroxide, highly concentrated all-trans-retinol, green tea extract, anti-aging peptides and antioxidants, our anti-ageing solution offers an unparalleled acne treatment for mature skin.

The Jan Marini Gentle Acne Treatment

As demonstrated, stronger isn't always better when it comes to benzoyl peroxide. In fact, for mild to moderate acne, a 2.5 percent formulation works as well as stronger concentrations — and with fewer side effects such as skin tightness, dryness or irritation.

So, if you are looking for a gentle acne treatment for the whole family, or simply want to treat adult acne caused by excessively oily skin, then you will appreciate the Jan Marini Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5 Percent Wash.

Our gentle formulation provides an effective antibacterial wash for acne and acne-prone oily skin. In contrast to most acne treatments available on the shelves, our Wash is a thoroughly cleansing solution that won’t strip the skin or cause painful dryness. The result is wonderfully clear, soft and smooth skin.

Reviewers call our acne treatment solutions an “acne fighting weapon!” and “the Holy Grail!” Explore our products for yourself on our online store or get in touch to discover the best skincare product for you.