A recent study titled Adult Women’s Acne and Its Treatment found that the incidence of acne in women over 26 years of age has increased significantly over the past decades.

The popular “pimples” appear for a variety of reasons, but according to the survey, the most common of them is due to the reaction of the skin’s androgen receptors, which are changes that occur as a result of a change in the menstrual cycle. causing inflammatory lesions.

Bella Thorne shows off her pimple-covered skin on social media – Photo: Social media reproduction/ND

Changes in the menstrual cycle, in turn, are caused by factors that are increasingly found in the daily life of women, where the famous “running” prevails, for example, medication, infections and inflammations, stress and lifestyle (including sedentary and inactive). poor nutrition (inadequate), according to the Ministry of Health.

Faced with this scenario, celebrities such as Miley Cyrus, Lili Reinhart, and Bella Thorne have exposed their makeup-free skin with acne marks in images posted to their social media, where they stick to the #SkinPositive hashtag so that women who suffer from acne have adults around the world do not feel alone.

Acne and the process of self-acceptance

The celebrity actions are in an attempt to help maintain the self-esteem of thousands of women who, thanks to trends such as #SkinPositive, are beginning to identify with international beauty symbols. Open celebrity sharing also plays a key role in destigmatizing acne and encouraging self-acceptance.

According to studies published by local scientists, the treatment of adult acne is mainly based on hormonal balance, but it is important to see a dermatologist for it.