Still Breaking Out After 35? Here’s the Real Tea on Adult Blemish Care
April 18, 2025

Let’s be real—blemishes at 16 were annoying. Blemishes in your mid-thirties? Just Rude!
If your breakouts didn’t retire when your low-rise jeans did, you’re not alone. Adult blemishes are very real—and way more complex than your teenage T-zone ever was.
And the kicker? You’re also trying to deal with early signs of aging at the same time.
So what do you do when your skincare needs to clear, calm, hydrate, and age-well—all while keeping it clean?
Let’s break it down.
Why You’re Still Getting Breakouts (Even If You’re Doing “Everything Right”)
✔️ Hormonal shifts – especially in perimenopause and beyond
✔️ Stress + cortisol = oil production overload
✔️ Skincare overload: too many actives or harsh ingredients can cause irritation
✔️ Barrier burnout - synthetic or over drying formulas can throw your skin out of balance
Bottom line? Your skin is talking. It just needs the right kind of support—clean, smart, multi-tasking formulas that do more with less.
Clean Skincare That Actually Works for Adult Blemishes
Here’s your go-to lineup for grown-up skin that wants clarity, calm and a little extra glow.
1. Clear Without the Chaos: A Gentle but Active Cleanser
Look for cleansers with natural exfoliants like Willow Bark Extract (salicylic acid’s cooler, plant-based cousin). It deep-cleans pores without stripping your skin.
Try: MyCHELLE Clear Skin Cranberry Cleanser – clarifying but gentle enough for daily use.
2. Serums That Work Overtime: Brighten, Smooth, Calm
This is where the glow-up happens. Target blemishes and dullness with Niacinamide, a multi-tasking MVP that:
- Minimizes pores
- Fades post-breakout marks
- Strengthens your skin barrier
Bonus: it plays well with Vitamin C and Vitamin A.
3. Yes, You Still Need Moisturizer (No, It Won’t Make You Break Out)
Your skin needs hydration to heal. Choose a lightweight, oil-free formula with Squalane or Aloe Vera to soothe, not suffocate.
Go for: MyCHELLE Clear Skin Balancing Lotion – featherlight moisture with skin-balancing benefits.
4. The Retinal Era Is Here – and It’s Worth It
Retinoids help with breakouts and fine lines—but many are too harsh for sensitive, blemish-prone skin. Enter: Retinal (Vitamin A) -a gentler, next-gen version of Retinol.
It boosts cell turnover, fades dark spots, smooths texture, and helps keep pores clear—all without the red, flaky drama.
Try: MyCHELLE Remarkable Retinal Serum – backed by science, powered by clean ingredients.
5. SPF, Because Glow minus Scars
Sun exposure makes post-acne marks darker. Your move? A mineral-based SPF with Zinc Oxide, non-comedogenic, and layered beautifully under makeup.
Your daily essential: MyCHELLE Sun Shield SPF 28 – no white cast, no greasy feel.
Smarter Skin Starts with Simplicity
Let’s ditch the 12-step routines and the harsh spot treatments. Your skin deserves better.
Start with this clean, science-forward lineup, and you’ll see the kind of glow that filters can’t fake.
Ready to Break Up With Blemishes (For Real)?
You’re not into hype—you’re into skincare that earns its spot on your shelf.
At MyCHELLE, we keep it clean, high-performance, and always honest.
Your future face? Clear, calm, confident. Let's get there together.