{"id":42426,"date":"2013-07-29T01:25:00","date_gmt":"2013-07-29T01:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skinlycious.comnew\/?p=42426"},"modified":"2013-07-29T01:25:00","modified_gmt":"2013-07-29T01:25:00","slug":"types-stages-acne-treatment-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/types-stages-acne-treatment-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Identify your type and stage of acne and discover ways to clear them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignfull stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ea7d680 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"ea7d680\"><style>.stk-ea7d680 .stk--block-align-ea7d680{align-items:center !important;}.stk-ea7d680 {background-color:#fff8f4 !important;}.stk-ea7d680:before{background-color:#fff8f4 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-ea7d680 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ea7d680-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d172945\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d172945\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-d172945 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(70% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d172945-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d172945-inner-blocks\"><h1 class=\"ct-dynamic-data has-text-align-center wp-elements-3a539577ebbc5fb23e225bf18fa67b95 has-large-font-size\">Identify your type and stage of acne and discover ways to clear them<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-bdc0a1b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"bdc0a1b\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-bdc0a1b {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(30% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-bdc0a1b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-bdc0a1b-inner-blocks\"><figure class=\"ct-dynamic-media wp-elements-1bb1afad1c23d2810ce100c80be0879d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"588\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/web_blog_img02.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"web image web_blog_img02\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit: cover;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/web_blog_img02.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/web_blog_img02-300x183.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-7294cf4\" data-block-id=\"7294cf4\"><style>.stk-7294cf4-column{flex-wrap:wrap !important;--stk-flex-grow:0 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk--column-wrap-desktop stk-content-align stk-7294cf4-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d1d2a00\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d1d2a00\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-d1d2a00 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(100% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 0 \/ 1 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d1d2a00-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d1d2a00-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-f6d29b3\" id=\"what-causes-acne\" data-block-id=\"f6d29b3\"><style>.stk-f6d29b3 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}.stk-f6d29b3 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-f6d29b3 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">What causes Acne?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-4f2ef5f\" data-block-id=\"4f2ef5f\"><style>.stk-4f2ef5f {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Generally, acne develops when the pores in our skin get clogged with sebum, which is a type of oil produced in our skin. The excess sebum, together with dead skin cells, form a plug in the follicle. Normally, harmless bacteria, Propionibacterium acnes, which live deep within follicles and pores, can infect the plugged follicles, triggering inflammation.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-dc0f283\" data-block-id=\"dc0f283\"><style>.stk-dc0f283 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">When inflammation reaches deep into the skin, an acne cyst forms, resulting in the most severe form of acne that is very painful and tend to leave permanent scarring. As much as possible, we do not want to go there! It is best to nip the problem in the bud before it progresses to severe acne stage.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-3f2a279\" data-block-id=\"3f2a279\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">For now, let us look at the&nbsp;types of acne&nbsp;and the&nbsp;3 grades of acne&nbsp;to help you understand which grade you are at.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d62a2d1\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d62a2d1\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-d62a2d1 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(100% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 0 \/ 1 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d62a2d1-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d62a2d1-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-5480bcc\" id=\"types-of-acne-in-diagrammatic-form\" data-block-id=\"5480bcc\"><style>.stk-5480bcc {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}.stk-5480bcc .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-5480bcc .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Types of Acne in Diagrammatic Form<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-f40f8ad\" data-block-id=\"f40f8ad\"><style>.stk-f40f8ad .stk-img-wrapper{width:763px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-95567\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/web_blog00003.png\" width=\"1800\" height=\"874\" alt=\"Types of Acne in Diagrammatic Form\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/web_blog00003.png 1800w, https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/web_blog00003-1000x486.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/web_blog00003-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/web_blog00003-1024x497.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/web_blog00003-768x373.png 768w, https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/web_blog00003-1536x746.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-cc9b9a4\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"cc9b9a4\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-cc9b9a4 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(100% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 0 \/ 1 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-cc9b9a4-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-cc9b9a4-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-c289c5d\" id=\"types-of-acne-in-word-form\" data-block-id=\"c289c5d\"><style>.stk-c289c5d {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}.stk-c289c5d .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-c289c5d .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Types of Acne in Word Form<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-022564a\" data-block-id=\"022564a\"><style>.stk-022564a .stk-img-wrapper{width:768px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-95566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/web_blog00004.png\" width=\"1726\" height=\"911\" alt=\"Types of Acne in Word Form\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/web_blog00004.png 1726w, https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/web_blog00004-1000x528.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/web_blog00004-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/web_blog00004-1024x540.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/web_blog00004-768x405.png 768w, https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/web_blog00004-1536x811.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1726px) 100vw, 1726px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d5c98e0\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d5c98e0\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-d5c98e0 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(100% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 0 \/ 1 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d5c98e0-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d5c98e0-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-ead8db2\" id=\"the-3-grades-of-acne\" data-block-id=\"ead8db2\"><style>.stk-ead8db2 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}.stk-ead8db2 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-ead8db2 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">The 3 Grades of Acne<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-45113f1\" data-block-id=\"45113f1\"><style>.stk-45113f1 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Unfortunately, there is no standard definition or classification of acne severity; even the federal drug administration\u2019s (FDA) guideline of acne grading is not very precise.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-8d6c927\" data-block-id=\"8d6c927\"><style>.stk-8d6c927 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Thus, I interviewed my dermatologist on how he grades his patients with acne and simplified it into layman terms.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-e79755e\" data-block-id=\"e79755e\"><style>.stk-e79755e {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;margin-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--30, 0.67rem) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">\u2022 <strong>Mild Acne<br><\/strong>Appearance of a few blackheads \/ whiteheads \/ pimples.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-9342252\" data-block-id=\"9342252\"><style>.stk-9342252 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;margin-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--30, 0.67rem) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">\u2022 <strong>Moderate Acne<br><\/strong>Appearance of blackheads \/ whiteheads \/ pimples all over the face. No nodule \/ cyst.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ca95227\" data-block-id=\"ca95227\"><style>.stk-ca95227 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;margin-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--30, 0.67rem) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">\u2022 <strong>Severe Acne<br><\/strong>Appearance of many blackheads \/ whiteheads \/ pimples. Appearance of nodules \/ cysts.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1577f7c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1577f7c\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-1577f7c {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(100% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 0 \/ 1 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1577f7c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1577f7c-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-e81169a\" id=\"other-common-types-of-acne\" data-block-id=\"e81169a\"><style>.stk-e81169a {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}.stk-e81169a .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-e81169a .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Other Common Types of Acne<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-4a403c0\" data-block-id=\"4a403c0\"><style>.stk-4a403c0 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;margin-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--30, 0.67rem) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">\u2022 <strong><strong>Back\/Chest Acne<\/strong><br><\/strong>Though back\/chest acne is easily hidden under clothes, it can also become problematic.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/skinlycious.com\/get-rid-body-acne-bacne\/\">Body acne<\/a>&nbsp;is caused by the same factors as facial acne \u2013 overactive oil glands, excess dead skin cells and acne-thriving bacteria. The treatment for body acne is typically the same as facial acne.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-1e5ee41\" data-block-id=\"1e5ee41\"><style>.stk-1e5ee41 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;margin-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--30, 0.67rem) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">\u2022 <strong><strong>Rosacea \u201cAcne\u201d<\/strong><br><\/strong>Occasionally, I do get questions on this form of acne. As I have no experience with this form of acne, I sought my dermatologist professional opinion on this. According to him, this is in fact not real acne. This means that regular over- the-counter anti-acne products will not work for this group of people. Treatment regimen would be different from regular acne.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ccdeb59\" data-block-id=\"ccdeb59\"><style>.stk-ccdeb59 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;margin-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--30, 0.67rem) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">\u2022 <strong><strong>Others<\/strong><br><\/strong>There are other forms of acne but I would not go into detail on those forms of acne. It is best to seek professional medical opinion to eliminate all possible causes and address your acne more appropriately. Sometimes, seek a second or third opinion, because not all doctors might be correct with their diagnoses!<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-62ef353\" data-block-id=\"62ef353\"><style>.stk-62ef353 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;margin-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--30, 0.67rem) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">An example: One of my customers sent me his body acne photo asking for help and I showed it to my dermatologist. His condition looked really bad. My dermatologist identified it as steroid-induced acne. His other doctor gave him steroid cream, and that actually triggered his big acne flare up instead of clearing his acne! When in doubt, consult your doctor.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d2b825a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d2b825a\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-d2b825a {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(100% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 0 \/ 1 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d2b825a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d2b825a-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-5858a21\" id=\"after-identifying-your-stage-and-types-of-acne-how-can-you-treat-them\" data-block-id=\"5858a21\"><style>.stk-5858a21 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}.stk-5858a21 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-5858a21 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">After Identifying your Stage and Types of Acne, how can you treat them?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-086e531\" data-block-id=\"086e531\"><style>.stk-086e531 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">I have been through all 3 stages of acne. You can read my story&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/skinlycious.com\/our-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>. I am still very acne-prone and maintain mostly acne-free skin by using&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/skinlycious.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skinlycious products.&nbsp;<\/a>After all I was struggling with acne for 14 long years, until I found my cure with Skinlycious.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-c40bb2c\" data-block-id=\"c40bb2c\"><style>.stk-c40bb2c {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">For&nbsp;<strong>mild acne<\/strong>, you can use&nbsp;Skinlycious&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/skinlycious.com\/product\/clarifying-serum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clarifying Serum,&nbsp;<\/a>a vitamins-based spot treatment that does not dry or peel. It will clear up your existing spots and whiteheads. If you would like something that dries up the spots fast, you can try Skinlycious acids-based&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/skinlycious.com\/product\/glow-exfoliant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glow Exfoliant<\/a>. However, if you are only willing to use one product, Skinlycious&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/skinlycious.com\/product\/calming-cleanser\/\">Calming Cleanser<\/a>&nbsp;is the one to use.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mUB7qviylAU\">Check out Julie\u2019s video<\/a>&nbsp;on how her 12 year old son\u2019s mild acne cleared with Skinlycious Calming Cleanser.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-8a36bbc\" data-block-id=\"8a36bbc\"><style>.stk-8a36bbc {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">However, you&nbsp;should also look at the main reasons why blackheads\/whiteheads are forming. Some of us have genetically oily skin and clogs are easily formed. Therefore, we need to make sure that we cleanse our skin thoroughly.<strong>&nbsp;Do you know that using the wrong cleansers&nbsp;can make our skin oily? When I was formulating cleansers,&nbsp;I tried many surfactants&nbsp;(cleansing agents)&nbsp;and quite many of&nbsp;them oiled me up.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-2d9ec8e\" data-block-id=\"2d9ec8e\"><style>.stk-2d9ec8e {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Those of us who use makeup, we really must make sure that the makeup is removed thoroughly.&nbsp;Certain makeup ingredients clog pores. You can compare your cosmetic ingredients against our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/skinlycious.com\/clear-skin-solutions\/#solution-b\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/skinlycious.com\/clear-skin-solutions\/#solution-b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">checklist here<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-d35fc98\" data-block-id=\"d35fc98\"><style>.stk-d35fc98 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Do make sure that you use a water-based moisturiser, also known as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/skinlycious.com\/product\/hydrating-serum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hydrators\/hydrating serums<\/a>. We have a hyaluronic acid serum that Cream-based moisturiser are more likely to clog pores.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-c7cc3aa\" data-block-id=\"c7cc3aa\"><style>.stk-c7cc3aa {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">For&nbsp;<strong>moderate acne&nbsp;<\/strong>and&nbsp;<strong>severe acne<\/strong>, you can use Skinlycious Clear Skin Essential Starter Kit. The starter kit will have two different types of spot treatments \u2013 acid-based&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/skinlycious.com\/product\/glow-exfoliant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glow Exfoliant<\/a>&nbsp;and vitamin-based&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/skinlycious.com\/product\/clarifying-serum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clarifying Serum<\/a>. You can use either spot treatment that suit you best or use all as a 4 step routine. For teens\/tweens, pregnant, allergic to aspirin, try to avoid acid-based spot treatment. However, if after 3 months of using Skinlycious\u2019 products and you are not seeing significant improvements, we recommend you see a dermatologist, where the doctor might most probably prescribe antibiotics\/isotretinoin\/topical retinoids to help in your condition. You can use our products together with the dr\u2019s prescribed medication. Topical retinoids can only be used at night as they are photo-sensitive. Don\u2019t use topical retinoids with our spot treatments. Just replace topical retinoids with the spot treatments at night. In the day, you can still use our spot treatments. You can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xnJjS9zKlm0&amp;t=2s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">listen\/see how Jun Qi cleared his severe acne<\/a>&nbsp;with just Skinlycious products. See a dermatologist before scars form!<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b2dd97a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b2dd97a\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-b2dd97a {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(100% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 0 \/ 1 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b2dd97a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b2dd97a-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-7e18975\" id=\"the-skinlycious-clear-skin-routine\" data-block-id=\"7e18975\"><style>.stk-7e18975 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}.stk-7e18975 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-7e18975 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">The Skinlycious Clear Skin Routine<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-feature-grid stk-block-feature-grid stk-block-columns stk-block stk-9a0ef59 is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"9a0ef59\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-9a0ef59-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6b2c608\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6b2c608\"><style>.stk-6b2c608-container{padding-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--40, 1rem) !important;padding-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--40, 1rem) !important;padding-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--40, 1rem) !important;padding-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--40, 1rem) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6b2c608-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6b2c608-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-82b180b\" data-block-id=\"82b180b\"><style>.stk-82b180b {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-90691\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/web_teens_img01-1.jpg\" width=\"896\" height=\"920\" alt=\"Tweens And Teens Skin care\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/web_teens_img01-1.jpg 896w, https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/web_teens_img01-1-292x300.jpg 292w, https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/web_teens_img01-1-768x789.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-50ed435\" id=\"strong-teens-amp-tweens-strong\" data-block-id=\"50ed435\"><style>.stk-50ed435 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}.stk-50ed435 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-50ed435 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Teens &amp; Tweens<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-1a0e3c6\" data-block-id=\"1a0e3c6\"><style>.stk-1a0e3c6 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}.stk-1a0e3c6 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--small, 13px) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-1a0e3c6 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--small, 13px) !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Gentle and Clear. Simple gentle routines to control breakouts and build healthy skincare habits.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-5e9502c\" data-block-id=\"5e9502c\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button is-style-plain stk-block stk-c382c8f\" data-block-id=\"c382c8f\"><style>.stk-c382c8f .stk-button{background:transparent !important;}.stk-c382c8f .stk-button:hover:after{background:transparent !important;opacity:1 !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-c382c8f .stk-button:after{background:transparent !important;opacity:1 !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"\/us\/tween-teen-acne-skincare\/\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><a class=\"stk-link stk-block-link stk--transparent-overlay\" href=\"\/us\/tween-teen-acne-skincare\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-42086f8\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"42086f8\"><style>.stk-42086f8-container{padding-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--40, 1rem) !important;padding-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--40, 1rem) !important;padding-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--40, 1rem) !important;padding-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--40, 1rem) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-42086f8-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-42086f8-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-7e1d346\" data-block-id=\"7e1d346\"><style>.stk-7e1d346 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-90686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/web_2030_img01.jpg\" width=\"896\" height=\"920\" alt=\"Skincare for Your 20s &amp; 30s\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/web_2030_img01.jpg 896w, https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/web_2030_img01-292x300.jpg 292w, https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/web_2030_img01-768x789.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-26247ed\" id=\"strong-young-adults-strong\" data-block-id=\"26247ed\"><style>.stk-26247ed {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}.stk-26247ed .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-26247ed .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Young Adults<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-276e970\" data-block-id=\"276e970\"><style>.stk-276e970 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}.stk-276e970 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--small, 13px) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-276e970 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--small, 13px) !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Balance and brighten. Targeted routines to keep skin smooth and glowing during your active years.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-2075b2f\" data-block-id=\"2075b2f\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button is-style-plain stk-block stk-d6740c7\" data-block-id=\"d6740c7\"><style>.stk-d6740c7 .stk-button{background:transparent !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"\/us\/adult-acne-prone-skincare\/\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><a class=\"stk-link stk-block-link stk--transparent-overlay\" href=\"\/us\/adult-acne-prone-skincare\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-92538d0\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"92538d0\"><style>.stk-92538d0-container{padding-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--40, 1rem) !important;padding-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--40, 1rem) !important;padding-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--40, 1rem) !important;padding-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--40, 1rem) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-92538d0-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-92538d0-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-59d47a6\" data-block-id=\"59d47a6\"><style>.stk-59d47a6 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-90685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/web_40_img03-1.jpg\" width=\"896\" height=\"920\" alt=\"Skincare for Your 40s and Beyond\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/web_40_img03-1.jpg 896w, https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/web_40_img03-1-292x300.jpg 292w, https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/web_40_img03-1-768x789.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-57cb47a\" id=\"strong-mature-adults-strong\" data-block-id=\"57cb47a\"><style>.stk-57cb47a {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}.stk-57cb47a .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-57cb47a .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Mature Adults<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-34b456f\" data-block-id=\"34b456f\"><style>.stk-34b456f {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}.stk-34b456f .stk-block-text__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--small, 13px) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-34b456f .stk-block-text__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--small, 13px) !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Nourish and renew. Advanced routines that focus on balance and restoring a smooth, healthy glow.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-47535d2\" data-block-id=\"47535d2\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button is-style-plain stk-block stk-87b38e4\" data-block-id=\"87b38e4\"><style>.stk-87b38e4 .stk-button{background:transparent !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"\/us\/mature-acne-prone-skincare\/\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><a class=\"stk-link stk-block-link stk--transparent-overlay\" href=\"\/us\/mature-acne-prone-skincare\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What causes Acne? 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