Skincare routine for the acne-prone

Skincare routine for the acne-prone

I have a confession to make: I've always been a little self-conscious about my skin. When I was younger, I often wished that I had clearer skin and didn't get as many zits. Now that I'm older, things aren't much better. My skin isn't terrible—it's just not perfect either. To be honest, though, it could be worse! Here's how my skincare routine works for treating acne-prone skin:

First, wash your face with a gentle cleanser.

First, wash your face with a gentle cleanser.

The first step of any skincare routine is to cleanse your skin. You need to cleanse your face twice daily--morning and night--to remove dirt, makeup and other debris that can clog pores and contribute to acne breakouts. Use a gentle non-abrasive cleanser that's appropriate for your skin type (oily, dry or combination). Avoid harsh scrubs or foaming agents like sulfates; these can irritate sensitive areas like the eye area or neckline where acne tends to congregate most often for those prone to breakouts.[1]

Second, use a toner to remove excess dirt and oil.

• Use a toner to remove excess dirt and oil. Toner is a liquid that you apply to your face after cleansing, but before moisturizing. It will help balance out the pH levels of your skin and prepare it for treatment products like serums or spot treatments.

• Look for one with salicylic acid in it if you want something to treat acne right away--this ingredient helps exfoliate dead skin cells and loosen up clogged pores so they can be washed away more easily by other products later on in the routine!

Third, apply an acne treatment product.

• Avoid products that contain alcohol, which can dry out your skin and make it more prone to breakouts.

• Choose a product that contains salicylic acid or glycolic acid--both are effective ingredients for treating acne-prone skin.

• If you're not sure what type of acne treatment product works best for you, ask for advice from a dermatologist or skincare professional at Sephora!

If you have acne-prone skin, treat it gently and with the right tools for the job.

If you have acne-prone skin, treat it gently and with the right tools for the job.

• Use products that are designed for acne-prone skin. Look for ingredients like salicylic acid (a form of beta hydroxy acid) or benzoyl peroxide that help reduce inflammation, unclog pores and prevent blemishes from forming in the first place.

• Avoid harsh or drying ingredients. If you're using a washcloth to exfoliate, be sure not to rub too hard; this can irritate sensitive skin even more than usual! Also try avoiding cleansers containing sulfates (such as sodium lauryl sulfate) because they can strip away natural oils from your face along with dirt and makeup residue--which may leave behind dry patches that make breakouts worse instead of better...

If you have acne-prone skin, treat it gently and with the right tools for the job. You don't want to use too harsh of a cleanser or wash your face too often because it will dry out your skin and make it more prone to breakouts. Instead, try something gentle like Cetaphil or Neutrogena which won't irritate those sensitive areas but still gets rid of dirt and oil build up on top layer of skin while leaving behind hydration so that no matter what season it is outside - winter or summer - your skin stays hydrated from within outwards!