My Skincare Routine for Combating Maskne
I hadn’t struggled with acne since my teenage years, so I haven’t really been enjoying the maskne life. Especially since my skin had just gotten to its best life of looking healthy, glowy, and clear. I just wanted to get back to that wonderful clear skin life. So I reached out on my Instagram stories asking for product recommendations, and some of y’all shared what worked for you. I took those recommendations and walked the Target skincare section to find either those products or products similar to what y’all recommended.
Favorite Skincare Picks for Maskne
Simple Micellar Cleansing Water — I’ve gone back and forth with using micellar water to remove my makeup — and 2020 is definitely the year for it. I like using these cotton pads to help remove my makeup [I typically find them for cheap at stores like Marshalls and T.J. Maxx].
Neutrogena Oil-Free Pink Grapefruit Acne Facial Cleanser — I only recommend that you use this product if your skin is super oily, and you are willing to add moisture back into your skin after washing your face. In the past, Neutrogena would break me out like crazy, and give me what I would call, alligator skin. I was nervous at first to try this face wash out, based on my past experiences, but I was desperate to clear up my maskne — but my friend who recommended the product to me said that it helped clear up his skin. I’ve been using the face wash for about three weeks now, and it is definitely helping with clearing up the cystic acne I was having.
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 — After you are done washing your face, apply some of this hyaluronic acid directly to wet skin to help replenish moisture back into your skin. This product will also help your other skincare products to soak into your skin better.
Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturizing Cream — This is a thin moisturizing cream that helps deliver moisture back into your skin — perfect for dry and sensitive skin. This doesn't feel thick or heavy on the skin, and my skin feels healthy and nourished afterward. [This was sent to me in my November Ipsy Glam Bag Plus.]
Alba Botanica Acne Pimple Patch — These acne dots are perfect for combating cystic acne. I apply them after I wash my face and leave them on all day, or night — depending on how itchy my acne is feeling. I find that these dots help speed up the process of healing, and helps keep me from touching it and making the problem worse.
cocokind Turmeric Spot Treatment — On the nights I apply my acne dots, I like to do a little face mask treatment beforehand. So far this mask seems to be getting the job done. I do enjoy that it comes in a stick form.
Pond’s Dry Skin Cream — Whenever my skin is feeling super dry, I pull out this timeless face cream.
What are your favorite products for combating acne?
