A Simple Men's Acne Routine for a Well-Balanced Complexion

With new skin care products constantly coming out, it can be hard to know what's important, especially for those with acne prone skin. Things get even more confusing for men, who may prefer a more stripped-down routine rather than 10 step mode. And although Acne is one of the most common skin conditions in the United States, affecting all genders, races, and ages. — historically, skin care was sold mainly to women. This leaves men even more in the dark about which products to use.

To help narrow the search, we've put together a routine for men that includes just the necessities to achieve a well-balanced complexion. Below, follow four simple steps for treating blemishes.

Step 1: Use a cleanser formulated to fight acne

As with any skin care routine, you should start by washing your face. However, look for a cleanser with benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid as the main ingredient. We offer CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser Contains 4% Benzoyl Peroxide to penetrate pores and kill bacteria that cause inflammation leading to acne.

Step 2: Apply an Oil-free Serum 

If you're new to the category, serums are concentrated liquid treatments that target concerns like wrinkles, discoloration and - you guessed it - acne. The SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF is an oil-free vitamin C serum that contains silymarin (milk thistle extract), ferulic acid and salicylic acid to prevent oil oxidation that can lead to breakouts and fight visible signs of aging.

Step 3: Slather on a Mattifying SPF

Never skip sunscreen! This is especially important for acne-prone skin since many acne medications make your skin sensitive to sunburn The right sunscreen can help mattify and protect your skin without making breakouts worse. 

Enter: SkinCeuticals Physical Matte UV Defense SPF 50, a 100% physical broad spectrum tinted sunscreen with an oil-absorbing base that leaves a long-lasting matte finish.

Step 4: Finish With a Spot Treatment 

Of course, there's always one (or a few) stubborn pimples that don't seem to realize it's time to go. Using a spot treatment will be your secret weapon to reduce the number and severity of pimples, pimples, blackheads and whiteheads. La Roche-Posay Efflaclar Duo Acne Spot Treatment our choice, and if necessary, it can be applied even to the entire face.

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