How to Treat Hormonal Acne Breakouts with a Night Skincare Routine
With over 7 years in beauty and marketing, Shanthi is a pure creative with a passion for photography, print media & fashion.
Shanthi's SOS night routine calms hormonal breakouts using Bioderma Sensibio H2O 500ml, Cosmedix Purity Solution oil, SkinCeuticals Simply Clean, Aspect Retinol Brulee and PCA Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum 28g. It gives the exact night order, 1 to 2 pump retinol guidance, when to double cleanse and how to use the routine once a month around your cycle.
What You Need to Know
- Double cleanse with Cosmedix oil then SkinCeuticals gel to fully remove makeup
- Use Bioderma Sensibio H2O 500ml to remove heavy foundation without irritating eyes
- Apply 1 to 2 pumps of Aspect Retinol to dry skin; it’s gentle enough for daily use
- Hydrate with PCA Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum 28g, used twice daily to prevent dryness
Use this routine as a targeted SOS when under-skin hormonal spots appear: remove makeup first, treat with a gentle retinol step and follow with a lightweight hyaluronic serum and moisturizer to calm inflammation without clogging pores.
I've been working in beauty for 7.5 years and love it! My main concerns have been: acne, acne scarring, pigmentation and the texture of my skin. This routine is what I use when I notice my skin is feeling aggravated and breakouts are starting to form under my skin.
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Before starting in beauty I would invest my time on makeup to conceal my blemishes and scarring. Now I dedicate the same amount of attention and energy to my skincare routine because, without great skin, your makeup will never look the way you'd like it to.
I guess you could say this is my SOS Skincare Routine, which I tend to use once a month and usually around the same time as that time of the month!
My Night Skincare Routine for Hormonal Breakouts
Step 1: Bioderma Makeup Remover
Step 1: Bioderma Makeup Remover
I usually soak a few cotton pads with and use this to remove the brunt of my high coverage foundation/makeup. It's super gentle and doesn't irritate your eyes.
Step 2: Cosmedix Oil Cleanser
Step 2: Cosmedix Oil Cleanser
I then use on dry skin to loosen any remaining makeup/dirt and then emulsify using water, rinsing to remove completely. I do this in the shower because I'm a mess.
Step 3: SkinCeuticals Gel Cleanser
Step 3: SkinCeuticals Gel Cleanser
is a gel foaming cleanser and I use it as my second cleanse all over my face and throat, concentrating on my eyelashes, my hairline and behind my ears because they're the areas that always seem to have remnants of makeup.
Step 4: Aspect Retinol Serum
Step 4: Aspect Retinol Serum
I use 1-2 pumps of this magic Vitamin A serum and apply onto dry skin. feels incredibly gentle and I am able to use this daily if I need to without burning my face off - WIN!
Step 5: PCA Skin Hydrating Serum
Step 5: PCA Skin Hydrating Serum
is by the far my favourite hydrating serum and it has a beautiful gel-like texture that is light and compliments my combination skin perfectly. I use this twice daily. If I could I would bathe in it.
Step 6: PCA Skin Moisturiser
Step 6: PCA Skin Moisturiser
is by the far my favourite daytime moisturiser. It has a beautiful lightweight texture that is hydrating without being greasy. It compliments my combination skin perfectly. I use this every morning on top of a hydrating serum.
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