qwertynineofive
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To Preface: I've been suffering from Grade 1 acne since the age of about eleven and Grade 3 - 4 since about 16/17 (currently 20). Used Accutane for ten months at age 18; worked wonders but acne returned a few months later though admittedly to a lesser degree.
My current routine is essentially the same as Epiduo Forte (Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide solution) only on fucking steroids.
(1) Every morning I apply 10% Benzoyl Peroxide gel to my face.
(2) Every night I apply 0.5mg Tretinoin to my face.
That's it. Both are very high strength so be careful if you decide to follow this routine too. Never apply Benzoyl Peroxide gel anywhere near your eyes. If you are new to both treatments at this strength, start with tretinoin alone for at least three months or at least until your purging stage is over (dry skin and irritation).
I also use a very thick moisturiser (Cerave Moisturising Cream) daily and have to top up at times throughout the day to combat dryness and irritation though this will subside. As well as this I also obviously use a cleanser (Cerave Foaming Cleanser) twice a day, an acid exfoliant once a day (Cerave Blemish Control Gel) as well as some Hyaluronic Acid serum and an eye cream.
My skin currently has no major acne because of this routine.
Btw, if you use Minoxidil, don't let it come in contact with your Benzoyl Peroxide gel on your face as it will turn yellow. If this happens though, you can just wash it off, it won't dye your skin.
And if you shave, be sure to apply Benzoyl Peroxide gel to your face after as an antibacterial agent, followed by a moisturiser. (Cheers to @pneumocystosis for that godly tip)
Hope this helps some people
My current routine is essentially the same as Epiduo Forte (Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide solution) only on fucking steroids.
(1) Every morning I apply 10% Benzoyl Peroxide gel to my face.
(2) Every night I apply 0.5mg Tretinoin to my face.
That's it. Both are very high strength so be careful if you decide to follow this routine too. Never apply Benzoyl Peroxide gel anywhere near your eyes. If you are new to both treatments at this strength, start with tretinoin alone for at least three months or at least until your purging stage is over (dry skin and irritation).
I also use a very thick moisturiser (Cerave Moisturising Cream) daily and have to top up at times throughout the day to combat dryness and irritation though this will subside. As well as this I also obviously use a cleanser (Cerave Foaming Cleanser) twice a day, an acid exfoliant once a day (Cerave Blemish Control Gel) as well as some Hyaluronic Acid serum and an eye cream.
My skin currently has no major acne because of this routine.
Btw, if you use Minoxidil, don't let it come in contact with your Benzoyl Peroxide gel on your face as it will turn yellow. If this happens though, you can just wash it off, it won't dye your skin.
And if you shave, be sure to apply Benzoyl Peroxide gel to your face after as an antibacterial agent, followed by a moisturiser. (Cheers to @pneumocystosis for that godly tip)
Hope this helps some people