My new YouTube series, Acne Solved, is the start of something special for me.
One of the main reasons I started doing YouTube videos in the first place was a desire to help more people in their acne struggle. It's such a common condition and yet so much misinformation and mythology exists around the best practice for treating it.
The series I did on acne a couple of years ago remains my most-watched content and so I thought it time for a refresh! I’m going to share the strategy, insider tips and tricks + essential product toolkit that has helped transform the skin of so many of the patients I see in clinic.
I know many of you have frustrations and fears tied up with the treatment of acne.
Taking charge to make change is a big deal.
And it takes courage. I’ve been there myself, attempting to solve stress-exacerbated acne without the right tools, and ending up with an irritated, uncomfortable mess on my chin and lower cheeks. It can be so demoralising and it affects everything you do and every interaction you have when things are bad.
But the good news is that with the right tools, and the right plan, things can be better.
There’s hope that acne can be solved.
So I wanted to break down the approach that worked for those I see in my clinic and for my own skin. It’s a tried-and-tested approach!
My #AcneSolved Toolkit:
Gentle Cleansers:
Cerave Hydrating Cleanser
Dr Sam’s Flawless Cleanser
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo-Cleanser
Anti-inflammatory products:
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo
Medik8 Blemish SOS
Acnecide 5% Gel Benzoyl Peroxide
Moisturisers:
Normal/Combination
Cerave Moisturising Lotion
Dr Sam’s Flawless Moisturiser
Dr Sam’s Flawless Moisturiser Light
Avène Tolérance Extreme Emulsion
Normal/Dry
Avène Skin Recovery Cream
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra
Dr Sam’s Flawless Moisturiser
Dr Sam’s Flawless Moisturiser Light
Obagi Hydrate
Sunscreens:
Combination/Oily
La Roche Posay Shaka Fluide SPF50
Eucerin Sun Protection Sun Fluid Mattifying Face SPF50+
Heliocare Gel SPF 50
Jan Marini Physical Protectant
Normal/Dry
Dr Sam’s Flawless Daily Sunscreen
La Roche Posay Anthelios Comfort Cream
Retinoids:
The Ordinary Advanced Retinoid
Dr Sam’s Flawless Nightly Serum
Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Make-Up Brands I Rate:
EX1 Invisiwear
NARS Radiant Tinted Moisturiser or Velvet Matte Skin Tint
NARS Sheer Glow Foundation
Armani Luminous Silk
Lancôme Teint Miracle
Concealers
Vichy Dermablend
Lancôme Teint Idole Foundation Stick
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer or Soft Matte Concealer
Blotting Papers
NYX
DHC
Muji
