Hormonal acne recommendations
Hi guys! I've looked through a few posts on the topic but nothing really reflected my situation, so I figured I'd make my own post. Sorry if it's a long one!!
I came off the pill about three months ago and am experiencing cystic breakouts. I've always had acne, but it was typically more of a closed comedones/texture situation. Here are my current skin concerns:
- Very sensitive and dehydrated skin- always prone to dryness and feels tight after I do skincare, but also gets super oily throughout the day?
- Cystic acne along cheeks, jaw and chin. 3-5 active spots at a time, but the rest are dormant/fluctuate between healing and getting worse.
- Closed comedones around the forehead
Here's my current AM routine:
- Fresh soy face cleanser
- Laneige cream skin toner
- Cetaphil moisturiser
- Mecca SPF 50
And my PM routine:
- Banila cleansing balm
- Fresh soy face cleanser
- Laneige cream skin toner
- Paula's choice BHA (2x per week)
- Apot.care niacinamide
- Cetaphil moisturiser
I've swapped out a few things in my routine recently, and have noticed my general texture is improving, but not the hormonal acne. Does anybody have any recommendations or swaps I could make?? I'm looking to improve both texture and hormonal acne, whilst not irritating my sensitive/dehydrated skin. Should I look into using a retinoid of some kind? Thanks :)
Posted Nov 3, 2022, 11:40 PM UTC