Studies have shown that the number of adults suffering from acne has increased in the last decade, more so in the case of women. This is believed to be mainly due to a combination of stress and hormonal changes.
With more responsibilities at home and in the work place, stress levels are high, causing the skin to become more oily leading to acne attacks.
Long term use of cosmetics that contain oils derived from fatty acids as their base can cause acne breakouts. Known as acne cosmetica, this condition is seen in some actresses who start off with clear skin, but then develop acne halfway through filming a television program.
