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MORNING REGIME

Step 1: Facewash

Why? It’s essential to remove excess oil, dust, dirt, and pollutants from your face to prevent buildup, which can clog pores and cause pimples. However, your skin shouldn’t feel dry or tight after washing.

How? Wash your face up to three times a day using the technique demonstrated in this video:

Which brand? Bioderma Sebium Cleansing Gel

Where to buy? Available at Amazon.com 

Step 2: Moisturise

Why? Apply moisturizer only if your skin feels dry after completing all the steps in your skincare routine, as treatment products and sunscreen often provide enough hydration. However, if your skin still feels dry, you may need an extra layer of lightweight moisturizer.

How? You cann apply moisturiser before treatmnt product before treatmnt product if your skin feels very dry. this will reduce irritation from actives. Otherwise, apply moisturizer after using treatment products. Apply a even layer of light weight moisturizer, starting from the U-zone and ending in the T-zone, using it sparingly.

Which brand? Use COSRX AC Collection Lightweight Soothing Moisturizer.

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Step 3: Morning treatment product

Why? At this stage, it’s important to use a treatment product with skin-lightening ingredients like Kojic acid, Alpha Arbutin, Tranexamic acid, or Azelaic acid to help fade post-acne brown spots.

How? Apply small dots of the serum or moisturizer evenly across your face, then gently massage it in to ensure the product is absorbed. Be sure to avoid the area under your eyes.

Which brand? Naturium Tranexamic Acid Treatment 5% is a great option as it contains Kojic acid, Alpha Arbutin, and Tranexamic acid, which are highly effective at reducing post-acne brown spots. For added benefit, reapply it at night on dark spots after using retinol over your entire face.

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Step 4: Sunscreen

Why? Choose a lightweight sunscreen in gel or fluid form that won’t clog your pores, ensuring proper protection without causing breakouts.

How? Apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes before going outside. Use about two fingertip-sized amounts and place large dots across your face. Gently massage it in to spread evenly. Let it absorb fully before applying makeup. Remember to reapply every 3 hours. Avoid heavy makeup or excessive layering of products; opt for lightweight makeup over the sunscreen.

Which brand? Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 is an excellent option, providing lightweight, oil-free sun protection with at least SPF 50.

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NIGHT REGIME

Remove makeup with micellar water and wash your face folowed by moisturiser if neeeded as discused in morning routine. 

Step 4 Treatment Product

Why? At night, you can either use skin lighteing agents like glycolic acid or hydroquinone  if you have stubborn brown scras visble from distance. Or else, go for retinol based products combined with skinlighteing agents like Niacianmide. Retinol in this reduces oil secretion, open pores, and acne while delaying the signs of aging.  While Niacinamide reduce inflammation and pigmentation.

How? Apply small dots of the serum or moisturizer evenly across your face, then gently massage it in to ensure the product is absorbed. Be sure to avoid the area under your eyes.

Which Brand? Olay Smooth & Renew Retinol Face Moisturizerhas both retinol and niacinamide. . 

Where to buy? Available at Amazon.com

WEEKLY REGIME

Step 1: Scrub

We do not recommend using scrub if you have any active acne on face. Once your acne subsides so that you have few bumps here and there, then start using scrub once or twice a week. Use a gentle exfoliating scrub to remove dead skin cells and unclog pores. St. Ives Blackhead Clearing Face Scrub has Green Tea & Bamboo, Salicylic Acid to reduce your zits.

Step 2: Face pack

Apply a clay-based face mask once a week to absorb excess oil and purify your skin. St Ives Mask Sheets for brightening effect. 

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