23/01/2026
Adult Acne… dealing with acne as an adult can feel especially frustrating as we'd thought we’re long past pesky breakouts, which are often associated with the teenage years. Yet for many, acne persists, or even begins in the 20s, 30s and even in middle-age.
In a recent CNA Lifestyle article, our client, leading dermatologist Dr Angeline Yong (founder of Angeline Yong Dermatology & SSKINS Medispa) explains that adult acne is far more complex than teenage breakouts. It is influenced by:
- hormones
- stress
- lifestyle habits
- skin barrier health
- skincare overload
As Dr Yong puts it, “Adult acne is extremely common, and it’s not a personal failure - it’s biology, hormones, environment and stress interacting.”
In this article, Dr. Yong explains that acne management isn’t a quick fix. With the right approach - managing stress, simplifying skincare and protecting the skin barrier - progress is possible!
Such an informative read, thank you to Chih Lin Chin for putting together this story.
From hormonal fluctuations to cortisol spikes, experts explain what’s causing post-adolescence breakouts.