Acne can be the bane of our teenage years - plaguing our puberty before settling down in our 20s. Or, rather, that's how it used to be. Today, spots are no longer just a problem for adolescents. A recent study found that many women over 30 struggle with blemishes.
'Acne is caused by the sebaceous glands producing more oil,' says dermatologist Dr Susan Mayou. Excess sebum is trapped by dead skin cells, which clog pores, so blocked bacteria then reacts with the grease, forming spots.
And adult spots can be even more severe - consisting of red, painful deep cysts not just on the face but on the body, too.
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