03/04/2026
If you’re unsure where to start with healing your acne, let these tips be your guide! 💌
1) USE MANDELIC ACID DAILY: what sets this AHA apart from the others (glycolic and lactic) has a larger molecular size and most potent antibacterial and antifungal properties which is why it’s been a staple for acne- and folliculitis-prone skin.
2) AVOID PORE-CLOGGING MAKEUP: no makeup is truly ever “acne safe” because it differs person to person what will trigger breakouts but generally there are great quality makeup products on the market with zero-minimal pore clogging ingredients. Copy and paste ingredient lists of your makeup products into the pore clogger checker linked in my bio to audit your routine!
3) PRIORITIZE INTERNAL HEALTH: inflammation is the main cause of acne and the only way to address it is to understand what your body needs internally — this can be from nutrient deficiencies, imbalanced gut/hormones, poor hydration and more. clear skin supplement duo is a great way to start for anti-inflammatory and immune support from the inside out ✨
4) AVOID PICKING SKIN: this is a big one and more common than you think — practice speaking kindly to yourself in the mirror rather than nitpicking, ice your breakouts to reduce the redness and put a hydrocolloid patch on it to create a physical barrier.
5) GET 7+ HOURS QUALITY SLEEP: sleep has long been linked to immune function — allowing our body to cycle through deep sleep is where the most critical cell turnover and tissue repair occurs. It’s also when the skin produces more lipids and ceramides for barrier function which is why you may notice more “oily” skin when you wake up.
6) STRENGTHEN YOUR BARRIER: if you’re going to use actives like mandelic acid or even benzoyl peroxide and such, pairing it with hydrators is NON-NEGOTIABLE. Drying your acne out is not going to make it go away in the long run. beta glucan serum and cica ampoule are absolutely amazing to layer with actives for their anti-inflammatory and hydrating properties.
Ready to start your clear skin journey? Message me for a consultation to get a routine customized for you 🤍
