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Hormonal & Cystic Acne Skincare
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items I have struggled with hormonal acne since I was 12 years old. It started as those tiny bumps that were all over my forehead and chin, huge blackheads, large pores and big painful bumps under the skin. These products have all been used for 1+ years on...
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New & Improved Hormonal and Cystic Acne Products- 2026
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The only thing that prevents my breakouts. If I have to use a different cleanser, even for 1 night, my skin breaks out and needs cpr from this cleanser.
Effaclar Dual Action Acne Face Wash With 4% Benzoyl Peroxide
The gel moisturizer is perfect for skin like ours. It needs moisture but can’t be overdone. This moisturizer is non-comedogenic, so it will NOT clog your pores. Happy Skin!
Skincare For Oily Skin | Mattifying Products
You probably already know this- but I am telling you because I was once you. Spend the extra money, Meijer sells a generic brand that is cheaper & has the SAME INGREDIENTS. Don’t pick your skin. Instead, use these. Skin like ours tends to scare m...
Mighty Patch™ Original Hydrocolloid Acne Patch
This. I get cystic acne, one little dollop of this will help. (I even use it for the cysts that can appear on other parts of your body like armpits, butt cheeks) tmi but I don’t care. This will also help prevent those scars. Do not use this anywhere ...
Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1% Topical Retinoid For Acne
New & Improved Hormonal and Cystic Acne Products- 2026
This is a great product to swap with La Roshe Posay if you’re skin starts to get “used” to the other. I love that this actually leaves my face feeling soft as it was just exfoliating and its non abrasive, making it safe for our kind of skin. It’s not...
Renewing SA (Salicylic Acid) Cleanser | Face Wash - CeraVe
This!! The thing with our skin is that we have to keep her HYDRATED. This moisturizer is perfect for my combo skin. It doesn’t make me break out and keeps my face from looking dull. Love slathering this on at night and waking up with a smooth face.
Vanicream - Fragrance Free Products for Sensitive Skin Care
You HAVE to get the kids formula with Zinc! Most brands don’t have this formula available for adults- I don’t know why. Sunscreen is a must for skin like ours. I promise this won’t break you out. I used to think I couldn’t use sunscreens because of t...
Sheer Zinc Fragrance-Free Kids Sunscreen SPF 50 - Neutrogena
Okay. After washing your face, apply 1-2 drops of this before your moisturizer. Cocoa Butter Oil is non-comedogenic and is actually antibacterial and anti fungal. It can help those bumps that won’t go away and keeps your skin soft. This has helped my...
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Moisturizes Softens Body Oil 250ml
BODY CARE
This!!! This is the only body wash that clears my cystic back acne and acne on shoulders. I always wash my body after rinsing out my conditioner, so that any extra oils from the conditioner get off of my skin.
Acne Clear Serum Body Wash with clearing Salicylic Acid - Dove
Make sure you get fragrance free! Cocoa butter oil is anti fungal and antibacterial, this helps keep your skin soft from using the salicylic acid body wash daily!
Body - Lotions & Oils - Palmer's