π§Ό Daily Skincare Routine
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Cleanse (Twice a Day):
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Use a gentle cleanser with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide.
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Wash your face in the morning and before bed.
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Moisturize:
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Even oily skin needs moisture! Use a non-comedogenic (wonβt clog pores) moisturizer.
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Use Sunscreen:
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Apply SPF 30+ every morning. Sun damage can make acne worse and cause dark spots.
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π Topical Treatments (What You Put on Your Skin)
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Benzoyl Peroxide: Kills acne-causing bacteria.
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Salicylic Acid: Helps unclog pores and reduce inflammation.
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Retinoids (like adapalene): Helps prevent clogged pores and treats existing acne.
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Tea Tree Oil: A natural option that has anti-bacterial properties.
π½οΈ Lifestyle Tips
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Stay Hydrated β Drink water throughout the day.
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Eat a Balanced Diet β Cut down on sugar, dairy, and greasy foods if they trigger breakouts.
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Hands Off! β Donβt touch or pop your pimples (it spreads bacteria and can scar).
π΄ Sleep and Stress
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Try to get 7β8 hours of sleep per night.
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Stress can increase acne, so try relaxation methods like exercise, meditation, or journaling.
π§ββοΈ Extra Treatments (Optional)
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Clay masks (once or twice a week) for oily skin.
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Chemical exfoliants (like AHA or BHA) 1β2x a week to remove dead skin cells.
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Professional facials or extractions (by dermatologists or licensed estheticians).
π©Ί When to See a Dermatologist
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If acne is painful, cystic, or leaves scars.
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If nothing over-the-counter is helping after a few months.
They can prescribe:
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Stronger topical meds
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Oral antibiotics
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Hormonal treatments (like birth control or spironolactone for females)
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Isotretinoin (Accutane) for severe cases