šØ I have Acne! But I Donāt Know What to Use! Help!
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Not all acne is the same! Do you have acne because of a damaged skin barrier or because of excess oil and lack of exfoliation? Letās figure it out!
š” If your skin stings, feels extra sensitive, or reacts to products easily, you likely have a broken skin barrier.
š” If your skin feels greasy and you have clogged pores, your issue might be oil buildup and lack of exfoliation.
1ļøā£ Is Your Skin Oily & Clogged? āØ
š¹ Signs: Greasy skin, small clogged pores, occasional breakouts.
š¹ Causes: Buildup of dead skin, excess oil, and not enough exfoliation or proper cleansing.
ā How to Fix It:
ā Introduce a gentle exfoliant 1ā3x per week to unclog pores.
ā Double cleanse at night if you wear SPF or makeup.
ā Use lightweight, hydrating products to balance oil without making your skin greasy.
š Products recommendation for Oily, Clogged Skin:
š©·Banila co Cleansing Balm: Effortlessly removes makeup, SPF, dirt, and impurities while nourishing your skin for a clean, hydrated finish.
š©·Cosrx Salicylic cleanser: Dry out oiliness and gentle enough to exfoliate to use every night
š©·Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner: Exfoliates and prevents clogged pores. (1-3 times a eeek)
š©· Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner ā Soothes inflammation and gently exfoliate.
š©·Illiyoon Soothing Gel: A lightweight moisturizer that hydrates without making skin oily.
2ļøā£ Do You Have a Broken Skin Barrier? š
š¹ Signs: Redness, irritation, sensitivity, and tight.
š¹ Causes: Over-exfoliation, using too many active ingredients or harsh skincare products.
ā How to Fix It:
ā Stop exfoliating and avoid strong actives until your skin heals.
ā Use hydrating, barrier-repairing products with ceramides, centella, and panthenol to restore your skin.
ā Stick to a simple routine with a gentle cleanser, hydrating toner, and a soothing moisturizer.
š Products Recommendation for Repairing Your Skin Barrier:
š©· Purito From Green Avocado Cleansing Balm 100ml: Nourishing cleanser designed to effectively remove makeup, SPF, and impurities while hydrating and refreshing the skin
š©·Etude House Soonjung pH 6.5 Facial Whip Cleanser: Gentle, low-pH foam cleanser designed for sensitive and damaged skin. It contains panthenol for deep hydration and madecassoside from Centella Asiatica to soothe irritation. Fragrance-free, paraben-free, and hypoallergenic.
š©·Etude House Soonjung Toner: Without irritants like fragrance, artificial color, or parabens, panthenol deeply hydrates while madecassoside from Centella Asiatica helps heal skin damage.
š©·Purito Centella Serum: Helps to reduce redness, strengthen the skin barrier, and improve overall skin health
š©· Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream ā Deeply hydrates and repairs your skin barrier.
And of course SPF is a must every day ā¼ļø
Which one sounds like your skin concern? You can always email me anytime (grace@k-beauty.ca) for personalized skincare advice! š