How to Treat Acne — If You’re 18 or 54 and Still Breaking Out

Let’s be real. Acne is rude. It shows up uninvited, usually the night before a date, job interview, or the one time you agreed to be in group photos.

And the worst part? It’s not just for teenagers. Adult acne is alive and well, thank you very much.

The truth: acne doesn’t make you dirty, lazy, or unlucky. It’s just your skin being a little overdramatic. But the good news — you don’t have to just “live with it.”

What Acne Actually Is (Spoiler: Not a Curse)

Acne is your pores throwing a party. Too much oil, dead skin, and bacteria all show up, clog the place, and suddenly you’ve got blackheads, pimples, or those deep, painful cysts.

The guest list varies:

• Blackheads & Whiteheads → The quiet lurkers.

• Papules & Pustules → Angry red bumps (pus-filled, if you’re really lucky).

• Nodules & Cysts → The big bosses. Painful, deep, and the ones most likely to leave scars behind.

Why does it happen? Hormones, stress, pollution, bad skincare habits, and sometimes just plain genetics. Basically, it’s not your fault.

Why Creams Alone Aren’t Enough

Okay, let’s address the elephant in the beauty aisle. You’ve probably spent half your paycheck on cleansers, serums, and lotions that promised “clear skin in 7 days.”

And sure, some help on the surface. But creams only work on the top layer of skin. Acne? It usually throws its tantrums deeper down.

That’s why so many people feel stuck:

1. Buy a new miracle product.

2. Wait.

3. Breakout happens anyway.

4. Feel sad again.

It’s not that creams are useless; they’re just not the whole solution.

Habits That Help (and Hurt)

Here’s the unglamorous truth: little things make a big difference.

Do this:

• Wash gently twice a day. Not 10 times. Your skin isn’t a dirty dish.

• Use oil-free, fragrance-free moisturisers. Your skin needs hydration, not punishment.

• Manage stress (Netflix comedies > doomscrolling at midnight).

• Eat skin-friendly foods: veggies, berries, nuts, fish.

Don’t do this:

• Don’t pop pimples. Seriously. It’s satisfying for 3 seconds, and then you’re stuck with scars forever.

• Don’t smoke. It kills collagen and makes acne worse.

• Don’t overdo sugar. Not here to steal your cake, but sugar can stiffen collagen and keep skin inflamed.

When It’s Time to Call Reinforcements

If your acne hurts, scars, or just won’t quit, that’s your sign. Professional treatments go where creams can’t, calming deep inflammation and helping your skin heal properly.

How Cloud Beauty Treats Acne

We don’t do one-size-fits-all. Every face is different, so your plan should be too.

Here’s what Cloud Beauty - Skin Care & Aesthetic has for you:

1. Acne-Focused Facials → Clean out pores, calm redness, and actually feel nice.

2. Chemical Peels → Think of it as a skin reset. They help unclog pores and fade old scars.

3. PRP Injections → Great for acne scars. Encourages new, smooth skin to form.

Basically: we calm what’s active, prevent new breakouts, and fix any marks acne has rudely left behind.

Acne Doesn’t Win

Yes, acne is common. But that doesn’t mean it’s permanent. You deserve skin that looks good and feels good.

Book your consultation at Cloud Beauty - Skin Care & Aesthetic in Manchester today, and let’s make your skin glow.