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Everything you need if you have acne(tips & product essentials)
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items I had bad acne on my face and back. I got bullied because of it at school and in summer I would never wear tops or dresses that showed my back, I was so conscious of it. Acne knocked my confidence totally, I know what it's like to have acne it's a st...
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Face acne products
Back acne products
Other useful products/tips
Face acne products
First step use this cleanser. This is non-comedogenic which is important as it doesn't clog pores, has 2% salicylic acid so deeply cleanse pores, niacinamide that calms inflammation & soothes redness & 3 essential ceramides that support skins...
CeraVe Blemish Control face cleanser with 2% salicylic acid & niacinamide for blemish-prone skin - 236ml
I used this exfoliant twice a week after cleansing on the days I DIDN'T use the Acnecide face gel. This is super gentle & effective, it mimics the skins natural exfoliating process so isn't harsh at all, has soothing ingredients that help reduce ...
Paulas Choice skin perfecting 2% BHA exfoliating toner - 118ml
Use this as your second step in your routine. DO NOT use this product on the same day as exfoliators as that could cause dryness and irritation when you have acne. This product is great, definitely helps to clear up acne. Has 5% benzoyl peroxide whic...
Acnecide Face Gel spot treatment with Benzoyl Peroxide - 15g
Use this in the third step of your routine. This was the serum I used morning and evening. Non-comedogenic so doesn't clog pores, very lightweight, gentle, soothes redness, supports skins barrier, super hydrating which is so important when we have ac...
Vichy Mineral 89 hyaluronic acid booster serum - 50ml
This is the moisturizer I used day & night after my Vichy serum. Non-comedogenic, super gentle, contains probiotic oat which soothes & repairs skins barrier, antioxidants so reduces the redness from spots, fragrance free, alcohol free & d...
Aveeno Face Calm and Restore oat gel moisturiser - 50ml
The last step in your routine always. This is an amazing SPF for acne, is non-comedogenic, contains airlicium which absorbs excess sebum so provides a long lasting matte effect & reduces shine. Is invisible with a weightless texture so sinks into...
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil control fluid SPF50+ for oily blemish-prone skin - 50ml
I swear by these reusable eco pads! I use them to apply micellar water and my toner. They are super gentle, glide across your skin really nicely, so soft, cleans skin without any harsh rubbing and are hygienic too because you can wash them. I put min...
Garnier micellar reusable make-up remover eco pads - 3 pack
These are amazing! They don't completely get rid of acne but they do massively reduce the size of the spots & if it's a small spot they make them barely noticeable. I put these patches on when I have an aggressive breakout(mostly time of the mont...
Garnier Pure Active 8hr invisible hydrocolloid blemish patch - 22 patches
Back acne products
Body wash I used for my back acne! I applied this after washing my hair & left it on for 3-4 minutes before rinsing off. It's important to shower daily, if you have been sweating shower ASAP too so you can prevent sweat, bacteria & oil from c...
NATURIUM The Perfector Salicylic Acid Body Wash - 500ml
This is the physical scrub that helped in clearing my back acne, use this after body wash. It's so important to exfoliate our body still even when we have back acne. Has a creamy gentle texture so isn't harsh at all & it doesn't irritate, I used ...
AMELIORATE transforming body exfoliant - 300ml
One of my all time favorite products, can use this for so many different things but let's focus on back acne. I used this 2-3 days a week on the days I didn't use the Ameliorate exfoliant. Helps to prevent and clear breakouts, clears out clogged pore...
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner - 240ml
Use this with exfoliating scrub, I used this with my Ameliorate body exfoliant. This mitt is made from natural, organic bamboo fibers that offer a deep but very gentle exfoliation. Very soft & kind to skin. Boosts blood circulation which contribu...
StylPro Bamboo bath mitt
I used this after the shower & after I applied the ordinary glycolic toner. Make sure skin is completely dry before you apply this. Contains witch hazel to balance oils & reduce irritation, tea tree oil which has natural antiseptic & anti...
Dermalogica Clear Start clarifying body spray - 120ml
Use this as the last step in back acne routine. This moisturiser is gorgeous! Contains hyaluronic acid & ceramides to hydrate & help to restore skins natural barrier which is what we want especially when got acne, it's even more important to ...
CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream with salicylic acid - 340g
I used these to wash my body before I go in with an exfoliator. I put body wash on these cloths & wash all my body with them. Double cleansing my body is a must for me, same with my face! These cloths are super gentle & soft, natural bamboo f...
StylPro Bamboo face cloths pack of 3
Other useful products/tips
These pillowcases wow they are great anyway but especially if you have acne. Hypoallergenic, reduce friction & irritation, reduce bacteria buildup & moisture loss so helps to keep skin hydrated. Silk is naturally a less absorbent material so ...
Slip Silk Pillowcase - Queen Standard | Space NK
Might sound obvious but keeping your back completely dry after showering is ESSENTIAL. A wet or damp back is an ideal breeding ground for bacteria to multiply which will only make acne worse. This wraps your whole hair(I have thick long hair & it...
REHAB. Micro-fibre hair towel
I have lots of these T-shirts they are so basic but honestly I started wearing these types of T-shirts years ago(especially in the summer to cover my back), I still opt to buy/wear these oversized tops now. They're brilliant if you have acne because ...
Cotton sand oversized T-Shirt
These bras are great, I have a lot of bras because I like to have plenty so can always have 1 clean but these are the ones that are better if you have back acne, these are so comfy & give me great support for my breasts. Cotton bras are a must, i...
Amazon Essentials Women's Underwire T-Shirt Bra (2 Pack)
I spray this on my pillowcase every morning/evening just to keep my pillow clean in-between washes(just lightly though I don't soak my pillow). By spraying this it helps with acne because it acts as a disinfectant so kills acne-causing bacteria on th...
Isoclean hypochlorous spray - 275ml
SO important to regularly clean our makeup brushes especially when we have acne. Dirty makeup brushes transfer bacteria, old makeup, oils & dead skin cells which clogs our pores, worsens breakouts & lead to new breakouts. Brushes also collect...
ISOCLEAN Easy Pour brush cleaner & microfibre towel