My Journey

This is my dermatologist recommended skincare routine that has really helped me.

In the morning

1. Foaming Face Wash
   • I typically use this in the shower
   • Taking cold showers can help with acne because it helps reduce inflammation
2. Clindamycin and Benzyl Perioxide
   • This is a perscription from my dermatologist that I use after drying my face.
   • Talk to your doctor before using
3. Moisturizer
   • I use a basic moisturizer after step 2, and whenever my skin is dry
   • I have also experimented with an aloe based moisturizer to help with acne scars, but it had not noticeable difference.
4. Sunscreen
   • I use a 30 spf sunscreen whenever I leave the house, I got one from CVS which is tinted, which hides some of my acne.

At night

1. Micellar water
   • I use micellar water before I go to bed to wash any dirt or product from the morning off my face.
   • I then wait 20 minutes for my face to dry
2. Tretinoin
   • This is probably the best product you could use for acne, or aging. It is a prescription, so it is harder to get a hold of.
   • Talk to your doctor before using
3. Moisturizer
   • I apply moisturizer to help with the dryness from tretinoin

I hope this helps you with your acne. Thank you for reading, and I will be posting again at 7PM EST tmrw. Keep improving. You’re doing great.