π§Ό 1. RESET β Clear the gunk, but donβt fry your face
Goal: Detox your pores without triggering more oil or irritation.
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AM Routine:
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Splash with cool water (no cleanser in the morning if you’re oily-sensitive).
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Apply a gentle toner with green tea or centella asiatica (calming).
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Lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturizer.
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Sunscreen with niacinamide (calms inflammation + protects skin barrier).
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PM Routine:
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Oil cleanse with grapeseed oil or jojoba oil (removes makeup/spf gently).
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Follow with a gentle salicylic acid cleanser (2β3x/week only).
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Moisturizer with ceramides + peptides.
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π Optional Reset Tool: Once a week, use a clay mask with a drop of tea tree oil + apple cider vinegar for deep detox.
π οΈ 2. REBUILD β Strengthen your skin barrier
Goal: Stop the cycle of breakouts by healing your skin underneath.
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Add azelaic acid 2β3 nights a week (kills bacteria, lightens scars, calms redness).
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Take a zinc + probiotic supplement daily (balances gut + hormones).
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Drink 2 cups of spearmint tea daily (for hormonal balance in females).
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Eat 1 tbsp flaxseed daily for omega-3s (anti-inflammatory).
ποΈ Bonus: Change your pillowcase every 2β3 days (or sleep on a clean cotton t-shirt).
π¬ 3. REFINE β Target specific acne types like a pro
Goal: Treat based on where + how your acne shows up.
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Jawline/Chin Acne: Try spearmint tea or talk to a doc about low-dose spironolactone (hormonal).
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Oily T-Zone Breakouts: Niacinamide serum + occasional exfoliation with BHA.
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Texture/Scars: Once skin calms down, add a retinoid (start slow!) + consider microneedling for scars.
π§ Bonus Idea: Skin + Mood Sync
Track your skin like a cycle:
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Week 1: Deep cleanse + exfoliate
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Week 2: Barrier care only
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Week 3: Add in actives (azelaic/retinoid)
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Week 4: Hydration + repair focus
Sync this with your hormone cycle or stress levels if you canβacne always has a root cause.