If youβve acne-prone skin, you may agree that this battle is endless β whiteheads, blackheads, skin congestion, and whatnot, the big red zit never comes alone.
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With the endless array of products and all the suggestions and advice that follow, it can get overwhelming to find what suits you the best.
Hereβs what we recommend that you should be doing instead.
The Easiest Routine That Works!
Our Sebaceous glands secrete sebum (oil) that keeps the skin moist, but the real problem starts when these glands get clogged!
Hereβs a routine to keep that in check, because excessive oil production can become the breeding ground for bacteria that further triggers an inflammatory response.
Before we begin, let us once again remind you that thereβs no one-size-fits-all in such regimes, and therefore weβll focus on building a foundational routine that can be modified to suit your specific concerns.
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Letβs Focus On These First
Acne-prone skin craves for these vitamins, including them in your topical products can really help to control breakouts and concerns related to that.
Vitamin AΒ
Acne-prone skin is usually deficient in Vitamin A, and by replenishing this deficiency, you can slowly progress towards the much-needed balance.
Vitamin B3Β
Packed with anti-inflammatory properties, Vitamin B3 rejuvenates the skin and minimizes discoloration left behind by the scars.
Vitamin CΒ
This amazing water-soluble antioxidant helps to protect the skin against free radical damage and enhances its resilience too, and all this while delivering unmatched brightening benefits.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is fat-soluble, and hence it gets absorbed into the skin quickly. It enhances collagen production and leads to faster healing of scars.
Morning to Night Time Routine
Hereβs a simple routine with just the essentials, because in skincare, less is always more.
1. Cleanse
Itβs always a good idea to start and finish your day with an oil-balancing, mild cleanser. If you can, do try to make double-cleansing a part of your routine, itβs extremely beneficial for acne-prone, sensitive skin.
Heat, humidity, sweat, sebum, and layers of sunscreen and makeup need something extra than your regular cleanser. We recommend double-cleansing once or twice a day, depending on your skinβs needs.
If clean and comfortable skin is on your wish list, then do try out Refresh BotanicalsβΒ Lemon Gel Cleanser.Β Itβs artificial fragrance-free and has natural lemon extract along with 7 other bio-active ingredients.
You can pair it up with Refresh BotanicalsβΒ Eye + Face Makeup Remover,Β which has Cucumber Extract and Cornflower Water to keep your skinβs natural pH maintained while effectively taking off every trace of dirt and makeup.
2. ToneΒ
Our skinβs natural pH is slightly acidic and cleansing not only removes impurities but may nudge this pH towards basic.
To remove dead skin cells, unclog pores, and restore the healthy pH, you should include an alcohol-free, natural toner in your routine.
Refresh BotanicalsβΒ Facial TonerΒ has Fig Fruit, Honeysuckle, Watermelon, and Algae Extracts along with calming base ingredients β Cucumber Extract and Cornflower Water.
3. TreatΒ
Itβs the most important step of any routine β treatment, and medications. If youβre using any dermatologist-recommended treatment products, then itβs the step where you should use them, and if youβre still looking for a solution to spot treat and target blemishes, look for salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and sulfur in your products.
- Salicylic acid β 0.5-2 percent (just as a spot treatment)
- Benzoyl Peroxide β start with 2.5 percent and gradually build up.
- Sulfur β Itβs a bacteriostatic agent, prevents bacteria from multiplying. Mild peeling is normal, avoid using it with Benzoyl Peroxide and Salicylic acid.
4. MoisturizeΒ
The top layer of our skin retains moisture and helps create an impermeable layer between our skin and the environment.
Skipping this step can leave your skin looking dull, dry, and vulnerable to sensitivity and infection. We recommend you to use unscented, lightweight moisturizer, and if youβre looking for bestΒ organic skincare, you know where to find it.
Refresh BotanicalsβΒ Unscented Facial MoisturizerΒ is packed with Vitamin K and Antioxidants, and it all comes from natural and organic ingredients, nothing artificial.
Donβt forget to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen in your morning routine and thatβs all.
If your skin is not responding appropriately to these products and recommendations, make an appointment with a certified dermatologist. In some cases, professional treatments at a medical aesthetics clinicΒ may help address persistent concerns like deep acne scars or excessive oil production.
We hope you enjoyed this read, stay tuned for the next time, till then, be consistent with your routine and remember, taking care of your skin is more important than covering it up.Β
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