Anti-Acne Routine to Win the Battle Against Breakouts

Another blemish…. Just when you thought they were gone, they come back and ruin your mood for the day! No need to panic! We’ve got a routine that will help you fight against these skin-posters.

Top Priority: Keeping Skin Clean

Cleanse your face consistently twice a day with a skin care product formulated for acne-prone skin. The morning cleanse helps to rid skin of excess sebum produced during the night while the evening wash serves to clean skin from leftover pollution and product residues such as sunscreen. Once skin is cleansed of its impurities, you’ll notice a definite difference! 

We suggest:
AC-Solution Purifying Foaming Cleanser, by Marcelle ($13.50)


Don’t forget to apply toner and moisturizer

Skin care doesn’t end with washing, you should continue the routine by applying a toning lotion, which refreshes your complexion and tightens pores. As the days go by, you’ll realize how important this step is for your complexion; your skin will look fresher, clearer and brighter. Then, apply an oil-free moisturizer, preferably a water based product. Lotions are better than creams, which are usually too rich for oily and acne-prone skin. If your skin tends to shine during the day, look for mattifying lotions that will control embarrassing shine and keep your nose from becoming a light reflecting beacon!

We suggest:
AC-Solution Clarifying Lotion, by Marcelle ($13.50)
AC-Solution Oil-Free Moisturizing Regulating Lotion, by Marcelle ($19.95)


Spot Treatment

Never leave home without it! Spot treatments are especially formulated to treat localized breakouts. They contain a high level of drying agents and are just the right remedy for mornings when you just want to scream! There are basically two types of spot treatments: those with a salicylic acid base and those with a benzoyl peroxide base. Only apply this type of product to critical zones so you don’t dry out the rest of your face.

We suggest:
AC-Solution Imperfection Corrector, by Marcelle ($9.95)


Finally, don’t forget that the most common mistake made when treating acne-prone skin is to see your face as a surface that needs to be cleansed and disinfected and resort to using products that are too strong and too powerful. This could irritate your skin and make matters worse. Before reaching for physician prescribed products, try over-the-counter products that you can buy at the drugstore. And… Let the battle against blemishes begin!