For the adult who is plagued with acne finding a home treatment that works can be worth its weight in gold. For most people acne is something they leave behind after their teenage years but for many adults it hangs around for years and years and years. It becomes a never ending battle that starts every morning when they look in the mirror.

Everyone has to deal with acne at some point in their life. In fact 80 percent of people in the 11 to 30 year age bracket will be affected by acne at some point in their life. After 30 most people see their acne begin to disappear but many people still suffer its less than appealing affects well into their 40s and 50s.

When it comes to treating acne sometimes the best thing that you can do is controlling some of the things that are more likely to cause outbreaks in the first place. That doesn't meant that this will always work but prevention is a good starting point when it comes to an acne home treatment.

* Hormones are one of the primary causes of acne outbreaks. This is why teens can have such problems with pimples and blemishes during puberty. It can also affect women during their monthly menstrual cycle or during pregnancy. Many women take birth control pills to help smooth out their hormonal fluctuations and control their outbreaks.

* Tight and restrictive clothing, helmet, hats or anything else that keeps the skin from breathing can cause acne.

* Stress can cause hormone levels to fluctuate leading to outbreaks. Learning how to de-stress can do wonders for the skin.

* Pollution and high humidity can clog pores and create ideal conditions for acne.

* Squeezing and popping pimples can actually make the condition worse. As much fun as popping zits can be it is best to let the body do its thing and clear up the acne naturally. Squeezing them can also lead to scarring which can be hard to get rid of.

* Use oil free cosmetics and skin products. Pick products that are noncomedogenic which means they will not clog pores.

* When cleaning your skin, particularly your face, use a mild cleanser twice a day. Do not scrub your skin, gently apply the cleanser and wash it away with a wash cloth. Scrubbing harshly can worsen the outbreaks and lead to scarring. Do not us an astringent except on very oily spots as well.

* Avoid too much sun exposure. A tan does not make pimples go away, it just merely hides them. The long term risks of sun exposure outweigh any benefit it may have for an acne condition.

* Be careful when shaving. Use a sharp razor and warm to hot water to soften your beard. Nicking pimples can make the condition worse.

* Eat a healthy diet. This is more for the fact that a healthy diet gives your body the nutrients it needs to function at its optimum level. There is little evidence that eating chocolate or fatty foods contributes to outbreaks of acne, but a healthy diet makes a healthy body.

The idea behind an adult acne home treatment is about taking care of your skin. By following these guidelines and using common sense in your skin care there is a good chance that most of your acne problem will disappear in a relatively short amount of time.