✅ Daily Skincare Routine

Here’s a clear and effective daily skincare routine tailored for acne and blackhead-prone skin:

🌞 Morning Routine

1. Cleanser
   • Use a gentle foaming cleanser with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide.
   • Examples:
     • CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
     • La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser
2. Toner (optional but helpful)
   • Choose one with salicylic acid or niacinamide to reduce oil and inflammation.
   • Example: Paula’s Choice BHA Liquid Exfoliant
3. Serum
   • Lightweight serum with niacinamide helps reduce oil, redness, and pores.
   • Example: The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
4. Moisturizer
   • Use a non-comedogenic, oil-free moisturizer.
   • Examples:
     • Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream (Fragrance-Free)
     • CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
5. Sunscreen (ALWAYS)
   • Broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily, even on cloudy days.
   • Look for oil-free or gel formulas.
   • Examples:
     • EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46
     • La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin SPF 60

🌙 Night Routine

1. Cleanser
   • Same as morning, or use a double cleanse if you wore makeup or sunscreen.
2. Toner (optional)
   • Again, something with salicylic acid (if not already using it in another product).
3. Treatment (2–4x/week or as tolerated)
   • Apply a retinoid (e.g., adapalene 0.1%) for acne and blackhead prevention.
   • Start 2–3 nights/week and slowly increase to nightly use.
   • Example: Differin Gel
4. Moisturizer
   • Use the same non-comedogenic moisturizer from your morning routine.

📝 Notes:

• Introduce one active product at a time to avoid irritation.
• Always patch test new products.
• Give products 4–6 weeks to show results, unless irritation occurs.

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