I'm 30 and have suffered with cystic acne as long as I can remember. I swear, I've tried EVERYTHING. Here's what has helped the most besides prescription clyndamicin pads, mupirocin ointment, and tretinoin (talk to your derm!)
Yes, you shouldn't. But let's face it. The cystic acne HURTS and won't go away for days at least. If I safely prep and poke with this, it usually drains within 48 hours!
MICROLET ® Lancets, 100 Count – Compatible with Device
ACV is SO good for the skin. DIY toner with ACV, witch hazel, and distilled water! Put in a spray bottle or use cotton pads!
Apple Cider Vinegar Toner: Benefits, Recipe, & Tips for Use
You can buy it ready as a foam at WalMart, but I recommend refilling it with a bulk supply from Amazon. MAKE SURE YOU DILUTE PROPERLY. This is used in hospitals....do NOT put the straight Hibiclens on your skin (the foam is ready to use obviously)
Hibiclens Antimicrobial Antiseptic Soap 32oz
Bless this blue soap. Lightly exfoliating and is such a great option, especially if you suffer from body acne.
Asepxia Scrub Exfoliante Cleansing Bar 4oz x2
Skip the fancy soaps. What you really need is antibacterial and antimicrobial soaps!
Gold Antibacterial Bar Soap
Tower 28 DUPE. I keep a bottle in my purse too to use throughout the day. On days that Im busy or sweating, this is a lifesaver.
Walgreens Cleansing Spray
This spot treatment is super effective and shrinks the spots significantly overnight.
Rapid Relief Acne Spot Treatment | Blemishes
Hear me out. It stink a little bit. It's a salve. But this is a perfect addition to your purse. Splinter? Prid. Sting/Bite? Prid. Painful acne? Prid. Ingrown hair? Prid.
PRID® Drawing Salve
NOT for super sensitive skin. It stings so good though and usually shrinks the spot significantly overnight.
EradiKate® Acne Skin Care Treatment
This removes the redness in my face without crushing makeup into the acne. Bonus- it has SPF in it!
Cicapair™ Soothing Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30 with Centella ...
This moisturizes without clogging my pores up and making things worse!
Vanicream™ Moisturizing Cream for Dry, Sensitive Skin
Anything that touches your face....Sterilize. When I'm desperate, I definitely don't (do) use these to help a quick fix on my face.
Care Touch Alcohol Wipes 70% - Individually Wrapped
I swear there's witchcraft in this mask. Redness gone. Skin plump and hydrates. Acne lessened.
Superfood Vital Veggie Mask
When I'm feeling lux and bougie, this mask smells good enough to eat and hydrated my face so nicely! Soft as butter after!
Chocolate Macadamia Hydrating Mask
This is so helpful for body acne especially. The spray makes it easy to access the back!
