Free Dermatologist Approved Skincare Routine

Free Personal Skincare Routine: Dermatologist Reccomended

Step 1. Morning Routine for Acne



Wash face with a gentle cleanser, your skin should be mostly clean from washing before bed, but it is important to wash your face in the morning to clear away dirt and oil that has collected overnight. This is especially important if you plan on wearing makeup, it will create a clean, smooth base and ensure your makeup stays on all day, and Isn't trapping germs in your pores.

Gently Pat dry with a clean towel. Switch your towel out every few days and do not use the same towel that you use to dry your hair or body.

Apply moisturizer to face and neck. It is important to use a moisturizer that says oil-free or non- comedogenic on the label, and the moisturizer must be meant for your face. Moisturizer will help to hydrate the skin and heal acne and scabs from picking. It is easy to think that moisturizer would make skin oilier and cause more acne, but when using the right one your skin will become smooth, hydrated and balanced. If you have severe acne try experimenting with moisturizers that are dual- action, with ingredients like salycilic acid or benzoyl peroxide. You can find great moisturizers for less than $10 at all drugstores.





Step 2. Daytime

Apply oil free or non-comedogenic makeup. Wash makeup brushes using a gentle soap or face cleanser once a week. bacteria can easily build up in makeup brushes and this can be a major cause of acne. refrain from touching your face throughout the day without washing your hands first. Do not reapply makeup over and over throughout the day. This can be hard if you rely on makeup to cover your acne. Letting skin breathe and keeping pores free will help your skin clear faster, so you'll need less makeup in the long run.







Step 3. Bedtime Routine For Acne

Wash face gently, removing all makeup, dirt and oil from the day. if wearing makeup, it is good to wash a second time gently to ensure that all makeup is removed. remember to be gentle and use a cleanser that works with your skin type.

Apply moisturizer. This will keep your face hydrated throughout the night. If you have oily skin it is easy to think that more moisture will cause oilier skin. The trusth is, once your skin adjusts to the moisture, it will produce less oil and become balanced. Use an oil-free moisturizer without fragrance or mineral oil.

Apply topical acne treatment *optional* Acne clearing topical medicines will soak in overnight and clear pimples while you sleep. Try to use as little as possible. Medicines like these can be very drying, but also clear spots like a miracle.

THE BASICS- Get to know your skin.

The first step to taking care of our skin is understanding it. The skin on our face is more sensitive than most of the skin on our bodies, bears important organs like our eyes, and is most exposed to extremities. Pollution, wind, sun, and cold can cause premature aging and even acne. Taking care of the skin on your face can make a huge difference in the longevity and elesticity of your skin.

What's My Skin Type?

Dry- Dry skin is easily disturbed and usually sensitive, often times acne-prone. Dry, dead skin can flake off and clog pores causing blackheads. Dry skin can cause overproduction in oil that becomes trapped under the skin causing hard pimples like keratosis pilaris and under-skin whiteheads that are hard and persistant. people with dry skin should protect themselves from the sun using hats and sunscreen that says non-comedogenic or oil-free on the label.

Oily- People with oily skin get shiny during the day, can wipe excess oil off the skin, will notice a slickness around the t-zone (forehead, nose and chin.) While oil production is important to keeping youthful, healthy skin, excess oil can clog pores and cause acne.

Combination- People with combination skin will experience both dry skin and oily skin. Sometimes at the same time, such as oily cheeks and frehead with a flaky dry nose. Other times a person can have inconsistant skin that is dry one day and oily the next. In this case it is important to treat skin accordingly and try to restore balance.

Normal-
Or as I like to call you, the lucky-ducky. These are the people that have baby soft milky skin and wash their face with bar soap. If you are one of these people, take care of your skin! protect it from the sun and moisturize it to keep it beautiful for many years to come. If you don't have this skintype, don't sweat it! Most people struggle with acne at one point or another and real results are possible with balance and patience.

This image may be able to help pinpoint where your acne stems from, though I am not sure how accurate this chart is.