What’s the Best Routine or Products for a Healthy, Clear Face?

A basic routine that’s worked well for me includes washing my face once or twice daily with a gentle cleanser like Cerave or Cetaphil. After that, I apply an alcohol-free, scent-free lotion. Keeping my pillowcases clean also plays a big role in preventing breakouts. At night, I’ll wash up and follow it with a moisturizer. Sunscreen during the day is essential too!

In the morning, I like to start by putting an ice pack on my face if it's puffy while I do some crunches. After that, I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower, I switch to a water-activated gel cleanser, then follow it up with a honey almond body scrub. For my face, I use an exfoliating gel scrub and leave a herb mint facial mask on for 10 minutes while I finish my routine. Before anything else, I apply an aftershave lotion that’s low in alcohol since alcohol can dry out your skin. After that, I use a moisturizer and an anti-aging eye balm, finishing with a protective lotion.

I've found that staying hydrated and managing stress really helps my skin. I usually get breakouts when I'm stressed. For cleaning, I just use shampoo while I shower and let the suds clean my face too. Not sure if that's typical, but it's worked for me.

I struggled with acne into my twenties, and I realized that less is actually more. Leaving my skin alone helped a lot. I wash my face only once a day with a gentle, fragrance-free soap and let my skin breathe. I use blotting paper for excess oil instead of heavy products, and my skin is the best it's ever been. Might not work for everyone, but you might want to give it a shot!