Step One: Wash Your Face
This probably seems like a no-brainer, but you’d be surprised how many people don’t wash their face regularly. If you have acne-prone skin, we recommend using a gentle cleanser and washing your face with your fingertips twice a day: when you wake up and before you go to bed.
Our suggested cleanser: Neutrogena® Oil-Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser
Step Two: Treat Acne
The most stubborn acne is often what you can’t see below the surface. It may seem impossible to treat, but Salicylic Acid and Benzoyl Peroxide are proven acne-fighting ingredients. To help stop acne below the surface from becoming visible, incorporate a gentle treatment into your routine. Apply a small amount all over your face before you put on sunscreen in the morning. You can skip the sunscreen when you use the treatment at night.
Our suggested treatment: Stubborn Acne AM Treatment
Step Three: Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize
Yes, even oily skin needs moisture. Applying a lightweight moisturizer regularly helps maintain your skin’s natural moisture barrier and leaves your skin feeling soft. While we recommend applying moisturizer twice a day, it’s especially important to wear sunscreen during the day — even when it’s cloudy.
Our suggested moisturizer: Neutrogena® Oil-Free Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 35
Acne-Fighting Add-Ons
Customize your regimen with add-ons depending on your skin type. If you have really oily skin, a mild toner helps to reduce breakouts, minimize swelling and redness and even out your skin tone. Dab a small amount on a cotton ball and swipe over face after cleansing.
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