Breakouts and blemishes are something which needs little introduction. First rearing their ugly head in puberty as something many of us naively assume will go away once we ‘grow up’, breakouts can continue to wreak havoc on your skin for decades to come. Whether you’re a teenager, a busy professional or an empty-nester, skin congestion isn’t fun. Let’s take a look at the varieties of blemishes, some of the causes and what you can do about it.