![]() $6 at Ulta Beauty Credit: Courtesy Image STEP 3: Moisturize Salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and niacinamide can usually be used daily (and, on nonsensitive skin, sometimes twice daily), but start out using them every other night, gradually building your tolerance to every night and/or morning. With adapalene, apply a pea-size dab to clean, dry skin two nights a week for two weeks, three nights a weeks for three weeks, then every other night or every night indefinitely. As for cystic acne? Adapalene is your best bet, although be aware that cystic zits are notoriously difficult to treat on your own, so make an appointment with a dermatologist (even virtually!), who can help clear your skin fast.Īs for how to use these treatments, start slow. In general, if you’re dealing with blackheads or whiteheads, go with adapalene or salicylic acid, and if you’re dealing with inflammatory acne, like pustules, try benzoyl peroxide or niacinamide. Niacinamide : a vitamin (you may know it as vitamin B3) that reduces inflammation and discoloration while balancing oil production.Benzoyl peroxide : an ingredient that kills acne-causing bacteria on the skin and in your pores.Salicylic acid : a BHA (beta hydroxy acid) that dissolves the excess oil and dead skin cells that lead to clogged pores.It regulates cell turnover, reduces oil production, and calms inflammation. Adapalene : a type of over-the-counter retinoid formulated specifically for acne.STEP 2: Apply an acne treatmentĪnd by acne treatment, I mean any serums or gels with active ingredients (aka the ingredients that are going to “actively” treat your acne), like the ones below: It’s way more effective at cleaning your pores than a face wash alone. Side note: If you’re a makeup wearer, I highly suggest the K-beauty art of double cleansing-which is when you first use an oil-based cleanser to break down your foundation and eye makeup (don’t worry the oil won’t clog your pores) and then use your gentle cleanser to rinse everything away. Use the same cleanser you used in the morning to remove all the gunk that accumulated on your skin during the day. You need to wash your face before bed-and no, a sad little face wipe doesn’t cut it (and can actually lead to more breakouts on acne-prone skin). YOUR NIGHTTIME ROUTINE STEP 1: Wash your face
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