If you emerged from under a Covid mask with the kind of spots you last saw during your GCSEs, you could be one of the 11.5% of UK adults who suffer from acne.
Online searches for clear skin solutions peaked towards the end of lockdown, but it seems adults can’t shake the effects of “maskne”.
Even if face coverings aren’t to blame, research has found more than a third of UK adults have suffered from acne . As skin ages, it needs different care for break-outs, so it’s time to ditch the treatments you tried in your teens and swot up on the science.
Put down that toothpaste and let us guide you through the dos and don’ts of dealing with grown-up spots. Myth: sunblock is the culprit Mature skin needs sun protection, even on dull, wintery days.To prevent damage, wrinkles and darker spots, add this crucial extra step to your skincare, spotty days included.
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