Takeaways
• How to get rid of acne FAST? Easier than you can imagine!
• Some anti-acne creams and serums are better than others
• You not only need to find the best treatment, but you also need to know how and when to use it correctly
• In addition to anti-acne treatment, you must have a complete skincare routine to keep your skin healthy and glowing!
Easy, Effective, and Affordable Morning and Night Routine To Get Rid Of Acne Fast!
I have already covered how to wash your face correctly and what are the best serums and creams for acne.
Now, I will tell you the best acne treatment routine for morning and night. It will take the guesswork out of what and when to put on your face to eliminate pimples (and blackheads)!
And the best part? It is CHEAP!
PS I will also tell you how not to burn your face in the process!
Morning Routine
Azelaic acid is your morning active ingredient of choice.
Step 1 - Cleanser
Wash your face (use regular face wash, anti-acne cleanser, or just water). The best practice is to use regular face wash once a day, anti-acne cleanser once a day, and water the rest of the time.
Dry skin absorbs active ingredients better than wet, so if you are more sensitive to a specific compound, leave your skin damp.
Step 2 - Azelaic Acid
Apply either Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10% or Paula's Choice BOOST 10% Azelaic Acid. The best practice is to wait 10 minutes for each layer to absorb and dry up, but if you are in a hurry, give it a few minutes each.
Step 3 - Moisturizer
Use a moisturizer to prevent dryness and support the skin's natural barrier. My two favorite budget moisturizing lotions are:
Vanicream Moisturizing Skin Cream
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
AM Moisturizer also removes an additional step of applying sunscreen.
Step 4 - Sunscreen
Sunscreen is a mandatory part of your skincare routine because even in cloudy weather, your skin is being bombarded by UV light, aging you and causing wrinkles. It can also cause skin cancer. The higher the SPF possible - the better.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Sunscreen SPF 50 is my favorite option because it is:
- Affordable
- Non-irritating
- Water-resistant
- Absorbs into the skin fast
- Doesn't leave any white residue
Night Routine
Step 1 - Cleanser
Wash your face (use regular face wash, anti-acne cleanser, or just water). The best practice is to use regular face wash once a day, anti-acne cleanser once a day, and water the rest of the time.
Step 2 - Adapalene (Differin)
Apply Differin Adapalene on a dry face if you can handle retinoids well. Alternatively, use it on a damp face to decrease its strength.
Step 3 - Moisturizer
After the skin absorbs the retinoid, apply moisturizer to keep it hydrated, maintain the natural barrier, and prevent dryness.
Use Vanicream Moisturizing Skin Cream if this is your only moisturizer.
Alternatively, if you use CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion for your morning routine, use CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion.
It also contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, providing additional benefits. Hyaluronic acid helps your skin retain moisture, working with a lotion to keep the skin hydrated. Niacinamide also helps retain moisture and fights premature aging signs.
Conclusion (I wrote it for YOU! Yes, YOU! Read it, please)
Now you know a simple, few-step skincare routine that works VERY WELL. Depending on how bad your acne is, you can see improvements in a few days! However, be patient. It generally takes a few months to treat severe acne and see significant results.
Make sure to complete all the steps in order and consistently do the routine. You will see consistent results!
DISCLAIMER (not a boring one, I promise!)
I am not a certified aesthetician, cosmetologist, or dermatologist. I am a dude in my mid-thirties who had acne issues for the last two decades. If you have a solution or treatment you are considering, I have probably already tried it for you. Except using toothpaste on your acne. Don't do it, it is stupid.
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How To Get Rid Of Acne FAST Part 2 – Best Anti-Acne Serums And Creams
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