Adult Acne Skincare Routine Guide
A simple, barrier-friendly skincare routine designed to help manage adult acne, clogged pores, and post-acne marks without overloading your skin with too many products
Created by cosmetic chemist Duyen Tran
Is This Guide for You?
This guide is for you if you deal with:
hormonal breakouts
clogged pores
oily or combination skin
acne marks after pimples
irritation from using too many actives
breakouts that keep coming back in adulthood
Simple Acne Routine
Morning
Gentle cleanser
Treatment serum if needed
Lightweight moisturizer
sunscreen SPF 30+
Night
Gentle cleanser
Acne treatment
Moisuturizer
Start with the basics first. Acne-prone skin usually does better with consistency, not too many products at once.
Most adult acne improves with consistency and a routine that protects the skin barrier rather than attacking the skin with too many treatments.
Ingredients That Can Help
Salicylic Acid - helps unclog pores and reduce congestion.
Niacinamide - helps support the skin barrier and regulate oil production.
Azelaic Acid - helps reduce acne and post-acne
Benzoyl Peroxide or Retinoid - helps reduce acne-causing bacteria and prevent clogged pores.
Common Acne Mistakes
using too many actives at once
skipping moisturizer
over-cleansing or harsh scrubs
changing products too often
expecting results too fast
Product Picks
Cleanser
Best Gentle Cleanser Treatment
Treatment
Best BHA Treatment
Moisturizer
Best Barrier Moisturizer
Sunscreen
best Acne-friendly Sunscreen
