Skincare Routine: What Is The Best Daily Skincare Routine For Acne-Prone Skin

If you are prone to acne breakouts, you are probably confused as to where to start, what products you will need, and in what order should I apply the products, and so on... Is not that correct?

Following a proper skincare routine is important when you are prone to acne breakouts. Acne-prone skin is tough to care for because it involves a change in lifestyle. If you have oily or acne-prone skin, I am sure you are afraid of using any category of skin care products or home remedies on your face. However, following the right routine in the morning and night is the best way to maintain skin. You will get the best results in no time once you start following the proper skincare routine.

I am giving my suggestions for the best skin care products and routines to treat acne-prone skin based on my personal experience.

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What Is Acne And Why Does It Occur?

Technically, acne is a common skin problem that occurs when hair, sebum (an oily substance), and dead skin cells clog the pores of your skin. It is very frequent among teenagers and blocked skin leads to blackheads, whiteheads, and other types of pimples.

Causes of Acne

Acne can be triggered by or made worse by the following factors:

--> Hormones fluctuations

--> Pollution and certain weather conditions

--> Use of oily or greasy skincare products

--> Lack of sleep

--> Stress

--> Bad eating habits

--> Genetics

--> Some medications

--> Premenuestral symptoms

Skincare Routine For Acne-Prone Skin

Morning Skincare Routine

You must follow a basic skincare routine to treat any skin problem. The following is a simple, easy-to-follow basic morning skincare routine for acne-prone skin, as well as product recommendations for the best skin care products.

1. Cleanse

Start your morning skincare routine by cleansing with a mild oil-free or gel textured cleanser. When choosing a cleanser, look for ingredients like salicylic acid, which helps to unclog pores and removes excess oil and dirt without drying the skin.

Best Cleanser For Acne-Prone Skin

(i) Plum Green Tea Pore Cleansing Face Wash

(ii) Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Face Wash with Salicylic Acid

(iii) Mama Earth Tea Tree Face Wash for Acne and Pimples

(iv) Himalaya Purifying Neem Face Wash

2. Toning

The main purpose of a toner is to remove any remaining dirt from the skin while also providing some extra benefits to the skin. Some toners are used to control acne, while others are used to shrink pores. So, you can choose a toner based on your skin concerns.

Best Toner for Acne-Prone Skin

(i) Plum Green Tea Alcohol-Free Toner

(ii) Kama Ayurveda Pure Rose Water

(iii) BIOTIQUE Tea Tree Skin Clearing Mattifying Facial Toner 

3. Moisturizing

It is difficult to find a perfect moisturizer for oily, acne-prone skin. If your skin is dehydrated, your oil glands will suffer and produce more oil (sebum), clogging pores, and worsening acne breakouts.

Note: Choose a moisturizer that quickly penetrates into the skin.

Best Moisturizer for Acne-Prone Skin

(i) Plum Green Tea Mattifying Moisturizer for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin

(ii) POND'S Super Light Gel (Oil-Free Moisturiser)

(iii) Mamaearth Oil-Free Moisturizer for Face with Apple Cider Vinegar for Acne-Prone Skin

4. Sun Protection (Sunscreen)

Sunscreen is an important part of any skincare routine, whether you are at home or going out. UV exposure promotes early signs of aging in the skin and has an impact on acne-prone skin. After applying sunscreen on a regular basis, you can see a great change in your skin.

Best Sunscreen for Acne-Prone Skin

(i) Plum Green Tea Day-Light Sunscreen Light Weight Gel SPF35 PA+++

(ii) Mamaearth HydraGel Indian Sunscreen SPF 50, with Aloe Vera & Raspberry

(iii) Lotus Herbals Safe Sun UV Screen Mattegel UltraSoothing Sunscreen PA+++ SPF 50

Yes, that is it, guys. This was the basic and easy-to-follow morning skincare routine.

Night Skincare Routine

Usually, things change when it comes to the night skincare routine.

1. Remove the Makeup

Sleeping with makeup is a serious skincare offense, no matter how tired you are. So, start your nighttime skincare routine with a gentle makeup remover.

Best Makeup Remover

Garnier Skin Naturals, Micellar Cleansing Water

After you have removed the makeup, you can do the following:

2. Cleansing

Follow the same morning skincare routine

3. Toning

Follow the same morning skincare routine

4. Skin Treatment

This is an important step since it helps you to customize your nighttime skincare routine to your particular skin concerns. In this step, you can apply any skin treatment, such as anti-aging, dark circles, pigmentation, and many others based on your skin needs.

Best Skin Treatment for Acne-Prone Skin

(i) Mamaearth Retinol Night Cream with Retinol & Bakuchi for Anti-aging, Fine Lines, and Wrinkles.

(ii) Mamaearth Bye Bye Blemishes Face Cream for ReducingPigmentation and Blemishes

(iii) Himalaya Herbals Under Eye Cream

5. Moisturizing

6. Face Mask (optional)

It does not matter whether you have a special day planned for the next day; you can follow a face mask routine once or twice a week after cleansing and before continuing with the nighttime skincare routine.

Tips to choose Face Mask

--> If your skin is dehydrated (feels dry), then you can use a hydrating face mask

--> If your skin feels oily, then you can use a clay face mask

Skincare Tips For Acne-Prone Skin

--> Try to maintain the number of skincare products you use to a minimum, as using too many might irritate your skin and aggravate acne

--> Cleanse your face twice a day

--> Do not pick or pop pimples

--> Avoid touching or scrubbing your face

--> Apply face mask twice a week

--> If you are following any skin treatment, follow it for at least 8 to 12 weeks, because no skin treatment works immediately or overnight

--> Create a skincare routine and follow it regularly

--> Eat healthily and drink more water

Note: When it comes to skin treatment, you should stop using the products on your own. For skincare product recommendations, consult your dermatologist.

Final Thought

When it comes to a skincare routine, consistency is important, especially for acne-prone skin. To minimize your acne pores, you only need to follow a simple acne-prone skincare routine on a regular basis. By choosing the right skin care products you can not only treat acne but can also reduce or prevent future skin problems.

I hope, you find the skincare routine, product recommendations, and skincare tips useful. Let us know in the comment section if you use any other products to treat and maintain acne-prone skin.

Disclaimer: Perform a patch test before using any products on your skin, and then apply them to your skin. Before using or following any skincare products or routines, it is also the best option to consult your dermatologist. All of the suggested products are based on my personal experience because I have acne-prone skin.