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Acne help

 Hi, I currently have really bad acne and I have no idea what’s causing it. I was wondering if I could get some advice? I have a lot of skincare but I’m not sure of how to combine it or if I’m using the wrong things 

current routine-

youth to the people cleanser

peach slices snail toner

glow recipe strawberry bha pore smooth drops

cetaphil moisturizer 

Sunday Riley light hearted spf

 

Any advice on what I should add or take away?

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Re: Acne help

@jdhdhdh I agree with @JoSometimes on seeing a doctor. If it was me I would try to get a doctor to diagnose. It could be a skin infection or impetago (spelling) or an allergy to a product or food. I can tell with some foods when I overdo it bc I'll have break outs. When I get a pimple I use acne cream or silver solution cream. Takes them right away. 

Re: Acne help

try to incorporate a niacinamide serum into your routine

start slow if you would like, but it is safe for everyday use.

it has tremendously helped out with my hyperpigmentation, redness, pores, texture and acne. my top 3 niacinamide serums:

 

Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster 0.67 oz/ 20 mL

 

Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide serum 1 fl oz / 30 ml 

 

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum for Oily Skin 

 

good luck

Re: Acne help

I had the worst skin of my life, and was breaking out horribly. I tried out Tower 28 sos spray and it was a godsend. I am left with acne scars to fade but I use it as many times as I wash my face in the day and it has really helped me unlike anything else. Now when I get acne, skin turning red with incoming acne, I use tower 23 followed by dabbing body wash tea tree oil. It's been a game changer can't remember the last time I didn't pick my skin. Please try it, it might not work for you but honestly, it's the best thing I ever did for myself. I have bought the spray trice in last three months.

Re: Acne help

@jdhdhdh Your skin looks really irritated right now. Did this worsen after you introduced a new product? How often are you using the BHA? You may be overexfoliating if using that daily. 

Re: Acne help

I use it daily, I didn’t know it caused irritation but I’ll stop now. Thank you 🙂

Re: Acne help

@jdhdhdh Your routine looks pretty good. You’ve got all the basics in there. I would definitely speak with a doctor or better yet, a dermatologist, and ask about your acne. It’s annoying for sure but the best way to tackle it is to figure out the underlying cause. 

Re: Acne help

Thank you! 

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