Items I've personally used to get rid of the stubborn tiny little bumps on my forehead to which I later learned was called Malazzezia a.k.a. fungal acne. These items also help clear closed comedones causing uneven skin texture. Basically, with no oil...
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STEP 1. THE PURGE
STEP 2. MAINTAIN
STEP 3. PROTECT
STEP 1. THE PURGE
Items to used initially when the fungal acne is at its peak. Like when my forehead could be a sensory pad. Using these day and night everyday for 2 weeks. Make sure you apply a non-triggering hydrating toner or moisturizer to keep your skin from dryi...
Wash your face with this everyday for 2 weeks. Lather it on and wait 2 mins before rinsing. ANTIBACTERIAL is KEY.
Gold Antibacterial Bar Soap
This is your facial mask 3 times a week. Only apply to affected areas and leave it on for 10 mins before rinsing off.
Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo with 2% Ketoconazole
Apply only on the affected areas after cleansing your face. This cream with the fungal ridding ingredient is potent so use it every 2 days for 2 weeks and see it all go away.
Rugby Clotrimazole Antifungal Cream 1% 0.5oz
This toner helps exfoliate your skin gently over time to rid of texture and clear pores.
COSRX AHA/BHA Treatment Toner
STEP 2. MAINTAIN
When you finally get rid of 90% to 100% of the annoying little bumps, you MUST use products that will not trigger it again. Here are items that contain the least fungal acne triggering ingredients.
This is a non-triggering foaming cleanser to gently clean your face every day.
ETUDE SoonJung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser
Makeup remover - Important to remove sunscreen and makeup as residue can be a cause of more bacteria on your face.
Garnier Micellar Water Hydrating Cleanser
Another makeup remover option that is non-triggering to fungal acne.
Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Cleansing
STEP 3. PROTECT
Most anti fungal acne can be quite drying at times so here are items to protect you from dryness. Also, SUN PROTECTION. Finding non triggering sunscreen can be difficult so I am sharing what worked for me and ones that have good ingredients.
Super gentle and calming. Very light and non-greasy. Great in the summer.
PURITO Oat Calming Gel Cream 100mL - Moisturizer
Sunscreen is a must!
Centella Sunscreen Stick SPF PA50++++ Matte
Another sunscreen
No Cast Sunscreen Stick SPF PA50++++ Collagen
This has white cast but it is water friendly
Blue Lizard Sensitive SPF 50 Mineral Stick
Helps with moisture retention
Minimalist Face Moisturizer Oily Skin 0.3% Ceramide
Another light moisturizer that's nice
Dr.Althea Aqua Marine Watery Cream 1.69oz
This serum reduces redness, keeps you moisturized and it's light.
Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Serum
Squalane oil feels like oil but isn't. It is great to lock in all serums placed and hydration. 100% squalane is safe.
