Skincare for blemish-prone skin
Spots are common and rarely a sign of poor care. A gentle routine with a mild cleanser, one targeted product and a light moisturiser helps keep pores clear without irritating your skin. Below you will find options from Korea, Japan and China.
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Keep the routine simple
Cleanse morning and evening with a mild, low-pH cleanser, add one targeted product such as a BHA toner or an azelaic acid serum, and finish with a light moisturiser and daytime sunscreen. Several strong actives at once tend to irritate rather than speed things up.
Ingredients worth knowing
Salicylic acid (BHA) is oil-soluble and works inside the pore. Azelaic acid is gentle enough for many sensitive skins. Centella and heartleaf are popular calming extracts in Korean formulas. Hydrocolloid pimple patches cover a spot so you leave it alone.
Give it time
Skin renews itself slowly: judge a new product after six to eight weeks of consistent use. Introduce one product at a time so you can tell what helps and what does not.
Frequently asked questions
Does moisturiser make blemishes worse?
A light, non-greasy moisturiser usually helps, because skin that is dried out by strong products becomes irritated more easily. Gel and fluid textures suit blemish-prone skin well.
Can I squeeze spots?
Better not: squeezing can push inflammation deeper and leave marks. A pimple patch protects the spot while it heals.
When should I see a doctor?
See your GP or a dermatologist if spots are painful or deep, leave scars or affect how you feel, or if nothing improves after about three months of consistent care. Cosmetics are not a treatment for acne as a medical condition.