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Skincare Recs: Acne
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items A comprehensive list of my favorite ingredients to treat acne! As always, START SLOWLY! Always introduce products 1 at a time, and make sure to patch test.
Some super fun hydrocolloid patches to protect pimples & help avoid picking your zits. I like to wear these when I'm dealing with a new spot or break out & still have an event to attend! I feel cute & protected 😚
Hydro-Stars | Starface World
My go-to pimple patch for daily use. These are almost invisible on the skin & stay on all day. These will absorb bacteria & oil in a pimple; carefully remove at night before cleansing face. Reapply after skin is dry if your spot is still swol...
Mighty Patch Original | Best-Selling Acne Patch
Most powerful OTC retinoid you can get w/o a prescription. Only use a pea sized amount for entire face. Apply to clean, dry skin. START SLOWLY, once per week, increase monthly if needed. Do not use a retinoid more than 3 times per week
Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1% | Topical Retinoid for Acne
A telehealth service that will connect you with a dermatologist & precribe you a custom formula to treat your specific needs. This is how I obtain my Tretinoin (medical grade retinoid) to treat my hormonal acne
Treat Acne, Fine Lines and More | Curology Custom Skincare
Great for redness, inflammation and acne. Use a pea to dime sized amount for your entire face! Apply to clean, dry skin. For extra protection from irritation, apply AFTER moisturizer (wait 10-15 min before application)
10% Azelaic Acid Booster
I use this cleanser as a mask on problem areas 1-2 x per week! Lather and apply, leave on for 1-3 minutes (no longer) then rinse. For any benzoyl peroxide product, I recommend using 5% or lower. Higher concentrations of BP can be too drying/irritatin...
Differin Daily Deep Cleanser with Benzoyl Peroxide
A good spot treatment for active acne spots. Apply at night after cleansing & moisturizing (wait 10-15 mins after before applying) a little goes a long way and it can be drying/irritating so use this slowly & carefully!
On-The-Spot Acne Treatment, 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide
An excellent chemical exfoliant toner. On clean, dry skin apply toner onto a cotton round and gently dab onto trouble areas. Only use this 1-3x a week MAX. I only do once a week most times.
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
A hydrating toner with both BHAs & PHAs to give a gentle exfoliation & brighter complexion
Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Brightening Toner - 210ml
Great for treating body acne. Lather and apply to problem areas & allow to sit for 1-3 minutes before rinsing off
Renewing SA Cleanser - CeraVe
My favorite lightweight moisturizer 🧴 it's extremely gentle and perfect if your skin is experiencing any irritation/allergic reaction
Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid ...