Here’s a step-by-step routine to help you get soft, blackhead-free skin, customized for different skin types! 😊
🌟 Morning Routine
1. Cleanser (Face Wash) – Removes Oil & Dirt
- Oily/Combination Skin: CeraVe SA Cleanser (Salicylic acid to unclog pores)
- Dry/Sensitive Skin: La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Cleanser (Gentle & soothing)
2. Toner (Optional, for Extra Blackhead Control)
- Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant (Removes dead skin & prevents blackheads)
- Thayers Witch Hazel (Alcohol-Free) (Soothes and tightens pores)
3. Serum (Helps Reduce Oil & Tighten Pores)
- Oily Skin: The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% (Controls oil & brightens skin)
- Dry Skin: Hyaluronic Acid Serum (Boosts hydration & softens skin)
4. Moisturizer – Hydrates Without Clogging Pores
- Oily Skin: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel (Light & non-greasy)
- Dry Skin: CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion (Locks in moisture)
5. Sunscreen (Essential to Prevent Dark Spots & Skin Damage!)
- EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 (For acne-prone skin)
- Biore UV Aqua Rich SPF 50+ (Lightweight & hydrating)
🌙 Night Routine
1. Cleanser (Double Cleanse If You Wear Makeup)
- Micellar Water (Bioderma or Garnier) for makeup removal
- Follow with your morning cleanser
2. Exfoliate (2–3x a Week, Not Daily!)
- Chemical Exfoliation: Paula’s Choice 2% BHA or The Ordinary AHA BHA Peel
- Clay Mask (1x a week): Aztec Indian Clay Mask (Removes deep blackheads)
3. Treatment (For Blackhead Removal & Smooth Skin)
- Retinol (Differin Gel or The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid) – Unclogs pores & boosts smoothness
- Tea Tree Oil (Spot Treatment) – Natural antibacterial for stubborn blackheads
4. Moisturizer (Same as Morning Routine)
- Use a richer cream if your skin is dry (CeraVe PM or La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm)
💡 Extra Blackhead Tips!
✅ Steam your face for 5 minutes before applying a clay mask (helps open pores).
✅ Use blackhead-removing strips sparingly (Biore Pore Strips only once in a while).
✅ Change pillowcases often to prevent buildup of dirt & oil.
✅ Drink water & eat clean (less sugar & dairy = fewer breakouts!).
Would you like me to customize this even more based on any specific concerns? 😊
