Acne is the most common skin concern that affects over 80% of us at some stage of our lives either during adolescence or into adulthood. Few things are quite as frustrating as waking up with breakouts or being unable to tackle stubborn pimples—so finding the best acne treatment is key. Whether you’ve been combating acne since your teenage years, suffer from maskne, or only started breaking out as an adult, the quest to find that right product is always daunting. Though there are a number of possible causes, at the end of the day, the main cause is an overproduction of sebum and clogged pores.
What skin care routine steps are recommended by dermatologists?
- Cleansing - use a cleanser that is gentle enough not to damage the skin barrier and that actually nourishes your skin. A gentle scrub may also be an option especially if you tend to have pores that get clogged easily or wear makeup that tends to clog them. One that has AHAs in it, like glycolic acid, can be a very effective choice as the AHA is great for hyperpigmentation and age-related changes that happen to your skin.
- Toner - use a toner to further unclog congested pores, wipe away dead skin, and remove impurities to give you a healthier complexion.
- Serum and/or moisturizer - find a hydrating product that will soothe and heal irritated skin.
- Don't forget sunscreen - find a non-cloying one and if it has niacinamide in it, all the better! Because niacinamide/B3 has a calming and brightening effect on the skin, helping to improve overall tone and texture while reducing breakouts and controlling excess sebum and oil production.
- Treatments - for spot treatments, use a product that contains calming anti-inflammatory ingredients that are helpful to decrease the inflammation in the active pimple.
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