“Why Am I Breaking Out Lately?” My Routine Tweaks That Help

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“Why Am I Breaking Out Lately?” My Routine Tweaks That Help

TL;DR: I’ve been dealing with more breakouts lately, and after figuring out what’s behind them, I’ve made changes, including using a PanOxyl product that now feels like a staple.

At 38 years old, I thought I’d left the worst of my breakouts behind me, but lately my skin’s been telling a different story. Spots have been appearing in familiar places, along my jawline, chin, and sometimes my cheeks, and they’ve been sticking around longer than I’d like. It left me staring into the mirror each day thinking, “Why am I breaking out at my age?”

At first, I blamed it on random bad skin days, but when it kept happening, I started paying closer attention. Since then, I’ve learned that most breakouts aren’t about just one thing, as they pretty much always crop up because of a mix of factors. Here’s what I’ve noticed in my own routine and how I’m tackling them.

Why Am I Breaking Out at 38? Hormones Play a Big Part

I’ve always known hormones can trigger breakouts, but I didn’t realize how much they affect me now. Flare-ups tend to happen right before my period, and sometimes during particularly stressful weeks. As such, my changing hormones make my skin produce more oil, which in turn makes it easier for pores to clog.

Knowing this pattern helps because I can prep my skin by making sure I’m using products that keep pores clear and calm any inflammation before it gets going.

Some Everyday Habits Also Aren’t Helping

I still catch myself leaning my chin on my hand while I work or pressing my phone to my cheek during calls. These might seem like nothing, but doing so makes it easy to transfer dirt and oil without even realizing it.

Another habit I’ve been guilty of is changing my skincare too quickly. If something new doesn’t work instantly, I’m tempted to swap it out. That constant rotation can make my skin barrier more reactive. Now, I’m focusing on a simpler routine, and sticking with it long enough to see results.

However, some breakouts have nothing to do with diet or hormones, as they happen due to friction. Helmet straps, backpack straps, and even your pillowcases can cause irritation and clogged pores. Once I noticed the link, it became easier to make small swaps like washing pillowcases more often and adjusting straps so they don’t rub as much.

To counter things, here’s what’s been working for me lately:

• Keeping my skincare simple – no more swapping products every few days.
  
  
• Hands off my face – using headphones instead of pressing my phone to my cheek.
  
  
• Cleaning my pillowcases and phone screens regularly so I’m not pressing bacteria into my skin.
  
  
• Watching my food triggers – especially dairy and sugary snacks — and balancing them with plenty of water and fresh food.
  
  
• Using PanOxyl’s benzoyl peroxide cleanser a few times a week to keep pores clear and target spots before they become bigger problems.

That last one has been a game-changer. I use it in the shower on days when my skin feels congested or when I can see a breakout starting. It’s quick, it doesn’t mess up my routine, and it helps me feel like I’m staying ahead of my skin instead of chasing it.

I’m No Longer Asking Why Am I Breaking Out?

Breaking out doesn’t always mean your skincare isn’t working. Sometimes it’s about spotting those patterns in your habits and keeping an eye on your hormones. For me, pairing those lifestyle tweaks with a product I know actually works has made all the difference.

I’m not aiming for perfection, but I am aiming for more good skin days than bad. And with PanOxyl in my corner, that feels a lot more realistic.