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If You Suffer From Hormonal Acne And Post Inflamatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH), These Might Help
13 items
By
Karen Tena
Years of trial and error, tears and frustration helped me curate this list.
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EXFOLIATORS
SOAPS/FACIAL WASHES
SERUMS
TONERS
SPOT TREATMENTS
MOISTURIZERS
EXFOLIATORS
If you have sensitive skin, it is best to use 1x a week.
Some By Mi Aha Bha Pha 30 Days Miracle Toner
I like all of the variants but this is what I usually get. It helps slough off dead skin on my face.
Meishoku Japan DET Clear Bright & Peel Fruit Peeling Jelly (180ml) - US Seller
SOAPS/FACIAL WASHES
Been using this soap for a decade now, maybe more.
Belo Formula Glycolic Soap 5% 90G
I use this on my body to even out my skin tone. It doesn't lather well, but it helps fade scars.
Gluta Berry Soap - Intensive Whitening, Dark Spot Treatment & Acne Pimple Care
SERUMS
My first retinol. I was a bit worried about retinol purging so I started with a lower concentration until my skin adjusted.
レチノール0.3ナイアシンリニューイングセラム 30ml - アヌア Anua
I use this serum in the morning. It's not greasy and can be worn under makeup.
[DR. ALTHEA] VITAMIN C BOOSTING SERUM 63% 30ML | alma ph
Helps fade PIH from acne. The results are not fast, but you will see an improvement with consistent use.
Shop Anua Tranexamic Acid Online at Lazada Philippines
Not for retinol beginners. Make sure you start with lower percentages first.
COSRX Retinol 0.5% Anti-aging Serum Retinoid Treatment for Face & Neck
I use 0.3 now but I started with 0.1. Not irritating. I Wish the tube were bigger tho.
Frankly Retinol 0.1 / 0.3 Wrinkle Repair Cream
Calms the skin, especially active cystic acne.
Shop Anua Azelaic 15 Online at Lazada Philippines
TONERS
Helps brighten the skin; very gentle and hydrating. On my 3rd big bottle.
Kiku-Masamune Japanese Sake Clear Bright Moist Skin Care Lotion - 500ml
SPOT TREATMENTS
I have finished several tubes of this. I use this as a spot treatment when I have active pimples.
Lion Pair Medicated Acne Care Cream 24g for sale online
MOISTURIZERS
Easily absorbed by the skin, doesn't feel greasy.
Hatomugi All In One Gel - 180G Hydrating & Uv Protection Skin Conditioning Gel
