Routines

Routine for sensitive, acne-prone skin

For sensitive skin, tolerability is the strategy — a gentle routine you can keep beats a strong one you abandon.

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The routine

  • AM: rinse or a mild cream cleanser, ceramide moisturizer, mineral sunscreen
  • PM: mild cleanser, azelaic acid (or a low-frequency retinoid), ceramide moisturizer

Building tolerance

Introduce one product every two to three weeks. Buffering an active with moisturizer underneath is a legitimate technique, not cheating.

Key takeaways

  • Fewer steps, longer adjustment periods.
  • Azelaic acid is often better tolerated.

Consider professional advice if

  • Your breakouts are painful, deep or leaving scars
  • Things are getting worse quickly despite a reasonable routine
  • Your skin is significantly affecting how you feel day to day

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