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skincare regimen for acne prone post hyperpigmentation skin
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items essential skincare list with a “less is more approach” for cystic acne prone skin that suffers from post hyper pigmentation and is attempting to brighten, even skin tone, and reduce fine lines/wrinkles since i'm 30+
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cleansers
treatments & serums
moisturizer
cleansers
the first step is the most crucial in a skincare routine, without a clean base, the other products are less effective, some are water based, some are oil. with the exception of panoxyl, they leave my skin feeling so clean and soft without getting to ...
you have to let this sit for a while before you massage it in and wash off. it does bleach your towels and skin making you a a bit more sun sensitive. it has faded older acne scars but be careful not to get this in your eyes!! it burns like crazy.
PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10%
foams up nicely and helps with cystic, under the skin breakouts
enzyme cleanser
this breaks down mineral sunblock and makeup soooo nicely. has a subtle rosemary scent but does burn my eyes
Deep Cleansing Oil
has a clinical scent that i’m not a fan of but it cleanses without feeling like my face is being stripped
ZZ SENSITIVE Mild Cleansing Emulsion - Annemarie Börlind
love to use this when i'm taking makeup off, it lathers nicely and leaves my skin soft.
Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser - ELEMIS | Ulta Beauty
this on my oily skin is cleansing without being totally stripping
Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash - Kiehl's
treatments & serums
has helped brighten and even out my skin
Caudalie Vinoperfect Serum
only use this once to every 2 weeks as it's extremely strong, but has helped even out skin tone and helped with cell turnover.
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
very much has a scent but it has helped fade old scars!!
Faded Brightening Serum for Dark Spots and Discoloration (UNSCENTED)
a little truly goes a long way, 2- 3 drops depending on how thirsty my skin in usually cover my face and neck.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Multi-Recovery Complex Serum
similar to the estee lauder but this in my opinion is a bit stronger in lightening sun spots and making my skin feel tighter
DOUBLE SERUM Age-Defying Concentrate - Clarins
moisturizer
the gel texture is readily absorbed and has evened out my hyperpigmentation
Sekkisei
cost effective and no frills, it helps repair the skin barrier.
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
an extremely gentle moisturizer, unlike the cerave ceramides, this one doesn't irritate my skin.
Moisturizing Cream with Pump for Sensitive Skin - VANICREAM
not greasy feeling, has helped even out some of the texture i have from acne scars but can be too strong when my skin is sensitive.
Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer
love this version because it has spf. i use it when my skin barrier is particularly sensitive or after treatments to boost recovery while providing sun benefits
Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30 - La Roche-Posay
this is a light weight gel cream with antioxidant properties that readily absorb into my skin without leaving any greasy or sticky residue
Phyto Nature Oxygen Cream - Dermalogica
this version is shown to be more effective than retinol, plus it has HA and their spring water which i love
Retrinal 0.1 Intensive Multi-Corrective Cream - Avène