There’s no doubt that as we transition from childhood to adolescence, we undergo puberty, leading us to experience vocal changes and hair growth, along with hormone imbalances. Hormone imbalances can result in breakouts along the face, chest, and back. As a person who has been dealing with acne for almost 6 years, on top of having naturally oily skin that has made fighting acne even harder, you can definitely count on my recommended products for combatting acne.
1. Cetaphil Gentle Face Cleanser
No matter if it’s morning or night, always start your skincare routine by washing your face (assuming that you’ve already taken off your makeup if you wore any). Cetaphil Gentle Face Cleanser is the perfect face wash for all skin types because, as promised by its name, the formula makes for a gentle application. It is unscented and uncolored, meaning that it contains no harmful chemicals that may undermine your acne-fighting efforts. Be sure to only wash your face twice a day, no more, no less. Not washing your face often enough can lead to a buildup of skin follicles, oil, and other unwanted grime, in your pores. Washing your face too often can cause it to dry up (negative side effects are discussed in step #3).
2. Dickinson’s Enhanced Witch Hazel Hydrating Toner with Rosewater
After washing your face, toning is an extra precautionary step that you can take to ensure that your pores have been completely cleansed. Using toner can also re-balance the pH level of your skin, shrink your pores, and help prevent acne scarring. All while rose water adds on the benefits of soothing irritated skin. Dickinson’s Enhanced Witch hazel Hydrating Toner with Rosewater is the perfect combination of both major ingredients and has the bonus of containing Vitamin E. No matter what toner brand you decide to use, always double check to make sure that it contains no alcohol, seeing as applying alcohol can also dry your skin.
3. Secret Nature From Jeju Emulsion
Now that you’ve gone through all the necessary measures for cleansing your pores, it's time to move onto rejuvenating your skin. You must always moisturize your face right after washing and toning. A lot of people believe that leaving your skin unmoisturized after deep cleansing is beneficial because your pores are freshly sanitized. However, leaving your skin unmoisturized can cause it to dry up. This may be one of the main reasons why you are breaking out. When your body detects that your skin is too dry, it tries to make up for the lack of moisture by secreting extra oil. This could be prevented by simply moisturizing after cleansing. Secret Nature From Jeju Emulsion is the holy grail of all moisturizers thanks to its components. It contains green tea extract which is one of the most powerful antioxidants and comes in the form of water droplets. This provides for a lightweight feel and makes it a very quick-dry product. Perfect if you’re on the go!
4. Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10 Acne Medication
By now, your skin is fully kick started and ready for the day. However, if you are about to go to bed and want to take your acne-fighting precautionary steps to the next level, Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10 Acne Medication is the way to go. The 10 in its name hints to the 10% of benzoyl peroxide, a topical antiseptic which is famed for its acne-fighting properties. Not only does it have a commended formula, but the Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10 Acne Medication also comes at the inexpensive price of $4 to $8 (pricing varies depending on the store). Some doctor prescribed acne medicines can sell as high as $50, making a reliable $4 acne medication that you can easily find in any local hypermarket seems like a win-win solution. As far as application goes, just dab it onto a cotton swab and apply where it’s needed. Be sure to use a cotton swab instead of your fingers, as using your fingers may result in the spread of bacteria. Don’t double dip!
5. Yes To Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Zip Zapping Dots
Acne spot patches can be considered the “final boss” in one’s acne-fighting skincare routine, seeing as they are on the farthest defense measures for getting rid of acne. I’d highly recommend using Yes To Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Zip Zapping Dots not only due to its formula but also its size. Ingredients such as salicylic acid, castor seed oil, tomato seed oil, are all mixed onto a sizably large acne spot patch that can easily be worn overnight with no extra maintenance needed. All acne spot patches, regardless of brand, come with the added plus of stopping bacteria from entering your pores overnight by sealing them off with their hard overcoats.
1. Cetaphil Gentle Face Cleanser
No matter if it’s morning or night, always start your skincare routine by washing your face (assuming that you’ve already taken off your makeup if you wore any). Cetaphil Gentle Face Cleanser is the perfect face wash for all skin types because, as promised by its name, the formula makes for a gentle application. It is unscented and uncolored, meaning that it contains no harmful chemicals that may undermine your acne-fighting efforts. Be sure to only wash your face twice a day, no more, no less. Not washing your face often enough can lead to a buildup of skin follicles, oil, and other unwanted grime, in your pores. Washing your face too often can cause it to dry up (negative side effects are discussed in step #3).
2. Dickinson’s Enhanced Witch Hazel Hydrating Toner with Rosewater
After washing your face, toning is an extra precautionary step that you can take to ensure that your pores have been completely cleansed. Using toner can also re-balance the pH level of your skin, shrink your pores, and help prevent acne scarring. All while rose water adds on the benefits of soothing irritated skin. Dickinson’s Enhanced Witch hazel Hydrating Toner with Rosewater is the perfect combination of both major ingredients and has the bonus of containing Vitamin E. No matter what toner brand you decide to use, always double check to make sure that it contains no alcohol, seeing as applying alcohol can also dry your skin.
3. Secret Nature From Jeju Emulsion
Now that you’ve gone through all the necessary measures for cleansing your pores, it's time to move onto rejuvenating your skin. You must always moisturize your face right after washing and toning. A lot of people believe that leaving your skin unmoisturized after deep cleansing is beneficial because your pores are freshly sanitized. However, leaving your skin unmoisturized can cause it to dry up. This may be one of the main reasons why you are breaking out. When your body detects that your skin is too dry, it tries to make up for the lack of moisture by secreting extra oil. This could be prevented by simply moisturizing after cleansing. Secret Nature From Jeju Emulsion is the holy grail of all moisturizers thanks to its components. It contains green tea extract which is one of the most powerful antioxidants and comes in the form of water droplets. This provides for a lightweight feel and makes it a very quick-dry product. Perfect if you’re on the go!
4. Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10 Acne Medication
By now, your skin is fully kick started and ready for the day. However, if you are about to go to bed and want to take your acne-fighting precautionary steps to the next level, Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10 Acne Medication is the way to go. The 10 in its name hints to the 10% of benzoyl peroxide, a topical antiseptic which is famed for its acne-fighting properties. Not only does it have a commended formula, but the Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10 Acne Medication also comes at the inexpensive price of $4 to $8 (pricing varies depending on the store). Some doctor prescribed acne medicines can sell as high as $50, making a reliable $4 acne medication that you can easily find in any local hypermarket seems like a win-win solution. As far as application goes, just dab it onto a cotton swab and apply where it’s needed. Be sure to use a cotton swab instead of your fingers, as using your fingers may result in the spread of bacteria. Don’t double dip!
5. Yes To Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Zip Zapping Dots
Acne spot patches can be considered the “final boss” in one’s acne-fighting skincare routine, seeing as they are on the farthest defense measures for getting rid of acne. I’d highly recommend using Yes To Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Zip Zapping Dots not only due to its formula but also its size. Ingredients such as salicylic acid, castor seed oil, tomato seed oil, are all mixed onto a sizably large acne spot patch that can easily be worn overnight with no extra maintenance needed. All acne spot patches, regardless of brand, come with the added plus of stopping bacteria from entering your pores overnight by sealing them off with their hard overcoats.