In Your 40s

While stress plays a role in the appearance acne, no matter your age, certain factors associated with the 40+ years can exacerbate breakout-prone skin even more. "I remind my older patients how much diet can play a role in how our skin looks, especially as women start to raise junk-food-happy teenagers," continues Friedman. Stick to a low-carb, low-dairy food plan, instead of munching on drive-through grabs, to score a more youthful glow around the clock.