Hormonal acne recommendations

Routine Help

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

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