How to Know if You Have Acne-Prone Skin
Understanding your skin type is the first step to achieving clear, healthy skin. Here are the key signs of acne-prone skin.
Frequent Breakouts
You experience regular pimples, blackheads, or whiteheads, especially in the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin).
Oily Skin
Your skin produces excess sebum, leaving it shiny or greasy, particularly by midday.
Enlarged Pores
Visible, enlarged pores that are prone to clogging with oil, dirt, and dead skin cells.
Texture Issues
Rough or uneven skin texture with bumps under the surface, often indicating clogged pores.
Inflammation
Red, inflamed areas or painful cystic acne that takes longer to heal and may leave marks.
Sensitivity to Products
Certain skincare or makeup products trigger breakouts or worsen existing acne.
Daily Acne-Prone Skincare Routine
Follow these steps for clearer, healthier skin
Cleanse
Start with a gentle, non-comedogenic cleanser to remove overnight oils and impurities.
Tone
Apply a balancing toner with salicylic acid to help prevent breakouts.
Moisturize
Use an oil-free, lightweight moisturizer to hydrate without clogging pores.
Protect
Finish with a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen to protect against UV damage.
Double Cleanse
Remove makeup and sunscreen with an oil cleanser, then follow with a gentle foaming cleanser.
Treat
Apply a targeted acne treatment with benzoyl peroxide or retinol to problem areas.
Serum
Use a niacinamide serum to reduce inflammation and minimize pores.
Night Cream
Lock in moisture with a non-comedogenic night cream to support skin repair overnight.