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My Acne Prone Skincare Routine
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items Do you have acne prone skin and have fallen for products that claim to treat acne but fail to deliver? Me too. I checked these all for pore clogging ingredients so you don't have to. Everything here has been checked against Acne Clinic NYC's pore clo...
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Cleansers & Exfoliator
Moisturizers
Sunscreens
Need Something Stronger?
When Nothing Works 😭
Cleansers & Exfoliator
Rinse-off products that soften and remove sebum and dead skin cells from your pores🫧
I've used this for 10 years. It just works. Not recommend for sensitive skin, but great at controlling oil and acne. Highly recommended. Nice tea tree and cucumber scent.
Oil-Free Acne Stress Control® Power-Clear Scrub - Neutrogena
Simply magical, this exfoliating ampoule is unlike anything else I've tried. Great at removing dead skin. And so satisfying when you see the crumbs fall off. 😆
Dr. Melaxin Peel Shots
Gentle and effective. Won't irritate the delicate skin around your eyes. Perfect for the first part of a double cleanse, removing sunscreen and makeup.
Micellar Cleansing Water Bright Up- Bifesta
A good everyday gentle cleanser. Also fragrance free. No harsh actives that strip and irritate your skin.
Foaming Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin - CeraVe
Recommended to me by my dermatologist for back and chest acne. Works wonders! One bar will last about 6 months. Use it twice a week.
Vanicream™ Z-Bar Medicated Cleansing Bar
Moisturizers
Don't forget to hydrate 🧴 because dry skin leads to over production of oil which could cause more acne.
Trust worthy brand with a team of dermatologists. They are the one who taught me about checking ingredients.
Curology : Gel Moisturizers
It's not labeled as a moisturizer, but it's better at hydrating than moisturizers that contain questionable ingredients. Apply right after washing your face to lock in the moisture.
AHC Hyaluronic Dewy Radiance Toner 100ml - Soonsu Beauty
Sunscreens
Sun block is a must have if you don't want those acne to turn into dark spots. But a good one can be hard to find☀️Don't worry, I've got you
The Korean formulation (very important) is super lightweight, easy to apply, leaves no white cast, has no sunscreen smell, and does not sting your eyes. Best sunscreen I've come across.
Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
This sunscreen is free of alcohol, fragrance, oil, parabens, and sulfate. It's also vegan, cruelty free, and reef safe. But it can be a bit sticky.
Purito Seoul Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 60mL | OLIVE YOUNG Global
Very lightweight and easy to apply. Not greasy or sticky, but it does have that sunscreen smell.
Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer SPF 50 - Neutrogena
Need Something Stronger?
Medicated/prescription strength products
If you live in the United States, I recommend giving them a try. Their personalized formulation is designed to address your specific problems. You can chat with your dermatologist when your skin situation changes and they will adjust your prescriptio...
Curology: Made-for-you Rx skincare
Azelaic acid is antiinflammatory, antibacterial, and it helps with hyperpigmentation and makes sebum less sticky thus less likely to clog pores. It's much more gentle compared to retinol and benzoyl peroxide.
Azelaic Acid 10% Cream
Great for acne spot treatment and clearing blackheads. Works by speeding up cell turnover.
Differin Acne Treatment Gel, 30 Day Supply
A prescription is needed for this. Very effective against active breakouts. Visible results in a day kind of effective. But acne bacteria can develop resistance to it so you should not use it alone, pair with benzoyl peroxide.
Clindamycin Phosphate Gel
This will kill acne bacteria without the worry of it developing resistance, pair with Clindamycin. It can dry out your skin and be very irritating, so only use it as spot treatment. Do not use it if your skin barrier is compromised (you feel burning ...
Benzoyl Peroxide: Acne Treatment
When Nothing Works 😭
You have tried everything. You cut out inflammatory foods, potential allergens, and all comedogenic ingredients. You went to the dermatologist. But nothing worked.
After catching COVID twice and getting a surgery that required a bowel cleanse, my skin was no longer the same. I went from getting two to three new pimples per month at most to finding three to four mad ones daily. I heard that gut health and hormon...
Zilch Formulas | Chinese Herbal Formulas for Acne, PMS & Gut Health
The laser attacks sebaceous glands to prevent over production of sebum. Like other laser treatments, it will take multiple sessions for results to be visible. Pretty much pain free and won't cause redness.
Acne treatment laser - NEOBEAM