9 followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

1/7

5 saved

9

10

cystic acne skincare routine!

not saying this will work for everyone but it has definitely worked for me

- whenever I get a cyst I like to put a pimple patch on it every night and it’s gone away thin 3 days

Replacement for the toner is the Paula’s Choice Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution!

#unfiltered #Acne #acnefighter #acnetips #Lemon8Diary #Lemon8 #lemon8skintest

2024/7/17 Edited to

Cystic acne can be frustrating, but establishing an effective skincare routine is key to managing it. Many skincare products can promote clearer skin; for example, La Roche-Posay's Effaclar line has garnered praise for its ability to combat cystic acne. The Effaclar Medicated Gel, containing 2% salicylic acid, is an excellent choice as it works to exfoliate the skin and unclog pores. Additionally, moisturizing is essential; products like the Holy Hydration! Gel-Yea Moisturizer can provide necessary hydration without aggravating acne-prone skin. Over-the-counter treatments, such as benzoyl peroxide, can reduce inflammation and kill acne-causing bacteria. However, it's crucial to find a balance that works for you, as everyone's skin is unique. Lastly, remember to adopt a consistent daily routine and give products time to work, usually several weeks. Combining these strategies can lead to significant improvement and restored confidence.

Related posts

Clear Your Hormonal Acne

#Lemon8Diary #acnehealingjourney #embracevulnerability I was using super harsh acne cleansers and treatments that irritated my skin badly. These pictures were taken when i was doxycycline that the dermatologist prescribed for me. I later went to an esthetician who told me i have sensit

2115 likes

A close-up of a person's face showing visible acne and redness, with text indicating this image represents the initial state of cystic acne.

A close-up of a person's face with clearer skin, some acne scars, and a pink headband, with text describing the current skin situation after treatment.

Seven numbered skincare products, including gels, serums, lotions, and ointments, displayed on a red surface, representing products used for skin care.

Products that helped my acne!

Here are the products. These helped me, it doesn't mean they will work for you, but it's worth a try. 💕What are some products that changed your skin completely? ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 1. Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Gel - This is 🔟% benzoyl peroxide, which is a known acne treatment. I

425 likes

got rid of my cystic acne w/ these products @rhode skin @Neutrogena @Trader Joe's @Garnier USA #cysticacne #clindamycin #skincare #skincareproducts #acneproneskin

13 likes

Deep, painful cystic acne isn’t something to handle alone. Yes—using a combo Rx (adapalene + BPO) and hydrocolloid patches is smart… …but this is not the time for spot treatments or popping. 👉 Why? You risk: Delayed healing Scarring and dark spots Even MRSA (a resistant staph infection th

2239 likes

How I Heal My Cystic Pimples Overnight

HOW I HEAL MY CYSTIC PIMPLES OVERNIGHT: As someone who struggles with cystic acne, and has for majority of my life, I’ve have researched high and low on remedies to decrease the painful inflammation that comes with these types of pimples. With that said, I have found one AMAZING product to sp

723 likes

this is my holy grail🙏 #products for acne #acneproducts #skincare #acneproductsthatwork #acneproneskin

2053 likes

A split image showing a person's face before and after using a skincare routine. The left side shows skin with blemishes, labeled 'THIS', while the right side shows clearer, smoother skin, labeled 'TO THIS'.

Three skincare products are displayed on a wooden surface, labeled for a 'MORNING' routine. The products include a foaming wash, a facial moisturizing lotion, and an ultra-light moisturizing lotion with SPF, each with descriptive text about its benefits.

Two skincare products are shown on a wooden surface, labeled for a 'NIGHT' routine. The products include a renewing cleanser and a facial moisturizing lotion, with text indicating their uses, such as cleansing and moisturizing.

my dermatologist recommended skincare routine ✨🧼🫧

A good skincare routine doesn’t have to be expensive!🫧 I was diagnosed with Comedonal Acne in 2021. I have been using these products and have not had an acne flare up since! You can find all of these products at Target or Walmart. They have been recommended to be directly from my dermatologi

7916 likes

A split image showing a before and after comparison of skin, illustrating an improvement in skin texture and clarity after using a skincare routine.

A hand holding a bottle of a facial cleanser, highlighted as effective for managing breakouts and leaving skin feeling clean and refreshed.

A hand holding a bottle of a daily facial moisturizing lotion with sun protection, described as lightweight and suitable for maintaining skin's balance.

Effective Acne Prone Skincare Routine

It took me forever to find the right skincare routine, but after trying so many products, I’m so hyped that this set actually works for me! All products are from Cerave ✨ 1️⃣ CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser This cleanser is *legit*. It’s gentle but really clears up my skin without stripping it. Ke

2548 likes

A young woman takes a mirror selfie, smiling, with the text 'How I cleared my acne!' overlayed, indicating a personal journey with skin improvement.

A close-up view of a person's forehead, displaying skin with visible blemishes and breakouts, illustrating a 'before' state.

How I cleared my acne!

As someone who has struggled with acne for 7 years, I have been through multiple different routines and treatments. As of now, I have found a routine of products that have made a major difference in my skin! One thing I have learned is to be consistent and do this every morning and night or you wil

3881 likes

GET RID OF ACNE!

I have struggled with acne for my whole life. Since middle school I was one of the only girls who had it. In highschool it became cystic and i had it EVERYWHERE!!! College it didnt get better no matter what i tried and even after seeing a dermatologist. If this sounds like you, please give thi

1428 likes

A collection of skincare products for acne-prone skin, including cleansers, moisturizers, a soothing balm, and prescribed topical treatments, all recommended for skin health.

Two different facial cleansers: a gentle, hydrating cleanser for morning use and a purifying, foaming cleanser for evening use, suitable for oily and acne-prone skin.

A lightweight, hydrating facial moisturizer for morning use and a soothing, healing multi-purpose balm for nighttime application, both for skin repair.

ACNE-PRONE SKINCARE ROUTINE 🦋

PSA: What works for me may not work for you! I figured I would share incase anyone is looking to try new products and have sensitive/ acne-prone skin! After seeing several different dermatologists over the years, I think I have found my holy grail skincare routine. Finally! ★ HOLY GRAIL

3278 likes

How I cleared up my acne ✨🌿

These products were suggested to me from my dermatologist! The first two are over the counter & the last two have to be prescribed! But it all cleared my acne within a month! #acnerecommendations #cysticacne #Acne #lemon8contentcreator

953 likes

how i got rid of cystic acne

baddies don’t gatekeep 💁🏼‍♀️ #healedmyacne #skincare #skincareroutine #cysticacne #acnefighter

977 likes

Rogue things I did for Cystic Acne

24 likes

skincare routine that SAVED my acne prone skin

#skincare #skincareproducts #skincareroutinetips #skincareroutines #products for acne

2052 likes

Cystic Acne Routine

I might tell y’all a joke but I will never tell y’all a lie! Run don’t walk, this combo will have your skin clear! Not only clear but soft! Perfect for hyperpigmentation! Try it and be consistent ‼️😩🙏🏾💕 #healedmyacne #larocheposay #panoxyl #cysticacne #hyperpigmentationproducts

444 likes

The Best Skincare Ingredients for Every Skin Type 🌿

Your skin deserves ingredients that actually work—not just hype. 💚 Here’s a simple guide to help you choose skincare based on your skin type: ✨ Oily Skin → Salicylic Acid, Kaolin Clay, Centella Asiatica ✨ Acne-Prone Skin → Benzoyl Peroxide, Azelaic Acid, Zinc PCA ✨ Dry Skin → Ceramides, Hya

868 likes

How do you get rid of a cystic pimple fast?

So I got this cystic pimple like 5 days ago and it’s so deep in my skin, it definitely hurts to touch it! Since I can’t pop it though, I’ve been putting pimple patches on it every day and every night. I make sure to clean the area and gently as to not irritate it even further, before I put another

284 likes

A collection of skincare products for acne treatment, including cleansers, moisturizers, and gels, displayed with before and after images showing skin improvement.

A hand holds an acne foaming wash, highlighted as a highly-rated product that significantly improved skin and is considered a staple for acne care.

A hand holds an acne treatment gel, described as a highly effective over-the-counter option that provides noticeable improvement and has a long-lasting supply.

How I removed my acne

This post is a little vulnerable since it was an insecure moment in my life. I used to have terrible acne all over my cheeks. After trying out dozens of products, these are the ones I used to clear my skin and prevent future breakouts. Although I get tiny breakouts from time to time, they’re not as

14.7K likes

A close-up of a person's face showing the 'before' state of hormonal acne, with visible texture, cysts, inflammation, and scarring on the cheek and jawline, as indicated by text overlays.

A close-up of a person's face showing the 'after' state of healed skin, appearing clear, glowing, and free of scars and texture, as indicated by text overlays.

A blue bottle of pore-reducing toner is displayed, with text explaining its use to dampen skin before snail mucin, helping with texture and removing dirt.

Hormonal acne - How I Went From This to This

1. Get the appropriate skincare through your dermatologist Korean skincare gives the best results for a great price. At night, simply follow up washing your face with toner, then squirt a couple pumps of snail mucin into your hands and emulsify. Pat onto damp face and wait to dry. Once dry, apply

5210 likes

A split image showing a person's face with severe cystic acne on the left (BEFORE) and significantly clearer skin with some scarring on the right (AFTER), illustrating ways to manage and clear cystic acne.

Three bottles of supplements are displayed on a textured fabric background, labeled as collagen for hair, skin, and nails, and L-Lysine for fast repair of skin blemishes, under the title 'supplements'.

Three bottles of serums are shown on a textured fabric background, including one for minimizing pores and blemishes, one for scarring and redness, and one for discoloration, under the title 'serums'.

ways to manage and clear cystic acne

Oftentimes when people post about their acne journey, it usually involves prescription skin care products, prescription supplements, and even sometimes expensive procedures and facials. I’ve had ZERO of that and still managed to find a balance and minimize my cystic acne over time! Keep in mind tha

278 likes

A close-up of a person's face showing severe cystic acne on the cheek and jawline, with text overlay 'help!' and an arrow indicating to swipe left for the solution.

A person's full face showing widespread severe acne on the cheeks, forehead, and jawline, labeled as 'My Skin Condition Before'.

The Struggles of Dealing with Acne...🌿

Acne on my face has been a real challenge for a long time! At first, I didn’t pay much attention to it—constantly touching my face, living an irregular lifestyle, and indulging in greasy and spicy foods. As a result, I started seeing more and more little bumps and closed comedones on my cheeks, for

343 likes

A person with a towel on their head, showing skin with visible redness and blemishes, representing a 'before' state. Text overlay indicates 'How I got my face from this'.

A person with a pink headband, posing with clearer, smoother skin, representing an 'after' state. Text overlay indicates 'To this'.

Two cleanser products are shown: a hydrating gentle cleanser for AM use and an acne foaming wash for PM use, illustrating the cleansing step of a skincare routine.

My Updated Skincare

Since yall seem to really like my other skincare post, here’s my updated routine!! I’m still trying out skin cycling but so far I really like it. As someone with very sensitive/acne prone skin, I feel like it gives my skin the perfect amount of treatment without over doing/damaging it. I’m real

1710 likes

How I Manage My Cystic Acne🌞

I’ve struggled with cystic acne flare ups since I was about 16/17. It followed me throughout my adult years, until I found my current skin care faves and significantly changed my diet. Now, I’m at the point where I barely reach for makeup. Swipe to see what I currently use to maintain>>>&gt

439 likes

A person with clear skin is shown with text overlay that reads, "Products that cleared my skin as someone who suffered with cystic acne."

A light blue bottle of foaming cleanser is displayed with a list of pros and cons related to its use.

A white bottle of hydrating cream cleanser is shown with a list of pros and cons for its use.

Best skincare that helped me in my skin journey

150 likes

#acne #skincareroutine

5 likes

Holy Grail Skincare ✨

This is what worked FOR ME. When I tell you my cystic acne was so bad - not even what the dermatologist prescribed me worked. I looked into the ingredients of products and took some trial and error to find the perfect products for my skin. I will never switch up what I’m doing 🙅🏽‍♀️🙅🏽‍♀️

184 likes

A collection of four different skincare items, including a foaming wash, a mattifying moisturizer, an exfoliating toner, and a spot treatment, presented as products that helped clear skin.

A white and blue tube of foaming wash for skin care, highlighted for not drying the skin and being effective for skin concerns.

A white and teal tube of mattifying moisturizer for skin care, described as non-drying and effective for skin concerns.

4 products that cleared my acne

Item 1 : PanOxyl acne foaming wash: I honestly didn’t think this product would work till I tried it and it cleared my skin in a few days and you could also find it at Walmart which is the closest store I have were I live Item 2 :Ceraphil acne moisturizer: this moisturizer helped me soo much and it

7357 likes

A close-up of a person's face showing skin imperfections, with text indicating the presence of acne and a prompt to swipe for more content.

A collection of four different skincare toners displayed on a surface, with the word 'Toners' prominently featured.

Four various skincare serums in dropper bottles and pump dispensers, presented on a surface, with the word 'Serums' at the top.

I have suffered from cystic acne for 3 years now and after experimenting with 100s of skincare products, pills, topicals, and peels I have finally narrowed down products that don’t break out reactive, sensitive, acne prone skin with eczema. My skin also gets USED to products and then stops respondi

394 likes

A woman with clear, glowing skin, smiling with closed eyes, in a car. Text overlay indicates the topic is about healing hormonal acne.

Two close-up images of a woman's lower face showing inflamed, acne-prone skin with cystic flare-ups, representing a disrupted skin barrier.

A woman with clear, glowing skin, making a playful face in a car. Text overlay describes her skin as healthy, glowing, with smaller pores and no cysts.

How I healed my cystic hormonal acne

Now I rarely get blemishes let alone cysts! I’m also clear on my cycle too😭 honestly I’m so happy! These changes made such a difference for me🫶 #hormonalacne #cysticacnejourney #Acne #hormonehealth

324 likes

A hand holds four different skincare products for acne-prone skin, including tubes and bottles. The image features text indicating these are favorites for managing cystic and hormonal acne.

A hand holds a white tube of post-blemish recovery cream, with a small amount of product on the back of the hand. Text highlights its benefits for reducing redness, moisturizing, healing, and soothing skin.

A hand holds a blue and silver tube of acne cream, with a small amount of product on the back of the hand. Text describes its ability to soothe irritation, calm itchiness, reduce breakouts, and its lightweight texture.

acne-prone skincare faves ✨

here are a couple of my favorite products for spot treating acne whenever i breakout 💜 hero cosmetics rescue balm more for when you pop a pimple or after you remove a patch, this cream’s soothing and healing properties help to reduce redness and decrease the risk of dark spots. this is one of m

830 likes

Talk through video.. these 3 things are game changers trust me #cysticacne #hormoneimbalance #fungalacne #tipsandtrick #skintips #skintok #creatorsearchinsights

14 likes

GOODBYE Pimples 🧄

Garlic rlly goes crazyyyy for pimples 🧄 Mentioned: - VT Cosmetics Garlic AC Reedle Shot Spot Cream #kbeauty #kbeautyskincare #koreanskincare #acne #skintok #skinfluencer #viralskincare #skincare #skincareroutine #skincaretips #glowingskin #glassskin #acneproneskin #pimples #ac

4151 likes

A light background with wavy lines features the text "CHEAP ACNE PRODUCTS" in black and white stylized boxes. The bottom left corner shows "Lemons @lauren.liz003".

A collection of four skincare products on a wooden surface, with a plant in a vase in the background. Products include an acne foaming cream cleanser, a hyaluronic acid serum, a niacinamide and zinc serum, and a resurfacing retinol serum.

A close-up of a white and blue tube of acne foaming cream cleanser. The label indicates it contains 4% benzoyl peroxide for acne treatment, helps clear pimples, and maintains the skin barrier.

Cheap cystic acne help🫧🧼

#ceravefacialcleanser #acnerecommendations #acneproneskincareroutine #acneproneskincareroutine #cerave daily moisturizer

287 likes

Cystic Acne Routine AM

After working for a medspa, I’ve picked up a couple great tips for skincare ! 😉 if you struggle with cystic acne, here’s a simple regimen you can follow for clearing your skin and reach your skin goals of having glazed donut skin🤩 is Clinical is truly one of my favorite skincare brands as it’s s

6 likes

An image showing a person's face with acne, alongside three acne treatment products: Differin Gel, Clindamycin Phosphate Gel, and a green pen-like product. The text overlay reads 'Acne Products To Help Heal Acne'.

A hand holding a tube of Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% and another hand dispensing the gel. Text describes it as a drugstore acne treatment, to use once daily, normalizing cell turnover, with results in 1 week, but potentially causing purging or dryness.

A hand holding a tube of Clindamycin Phosphate Gel 1% and another hand dispensing the gel. Text describes it as a prescription acne treatment, to use twice daily, killing bacteria, with results in 4-6 weeks, and potentially causing purging or dryness.

Acne Products that Help Heal Acne❤️‍🩹

I know most of us know the constant struggle of trying to find products that actually work to treat acne and that doesn’t cause any further breakouts. After much trial and error, these are the 3 products that I can rely most on and have saw the most improvement with. Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1%

437 likes

An overview image showing a package of hydrocolloid patches and a tube of post-blemish recovery cream, illustrating a routine for treating pimples day and night.

A hand holds a package of hydrocolloid patches and a sheet of individual patches, illustrating the nighttime step of applying patches to pimples to prevent popping and extract impurities.

A four-panel image showing a pimple with a whitehead, the application of a hydrocolloid patch with tweezers, and the patch turning white after four hours of use.

how i treat my pimples (with photos!) 😳

i had the biggest pimple break out on my chin after i got home from a city day and had to treat it as soon as possible before it could break out and get infected 😭 after carefully washing my face and applying my skincare, i let my products dry down a little bit to allow for a good surface for th

510 likes

A hydrating facial cleanser, suitable for normal to dry skin, is shown. It is described as gentle, restoring the skin barrier, and providing moisture balance, making it a go-to skincare routine product.

Two daily serums are featured, one for hydration and plumping, and another for brightening and evening skin tone. They are noted for reducing fine lines, improving texture, and offering sun protection and anti-inflammatory benefits.

A morning moisturizing lotion for face and body is displayed. It is described as lightweight, non-greasy, and effective in locking in moisture and restoring the skin's protective barrier for normal to dry skin.

My go to skincare routine for dehydrated combination skin + cystic acne These products have quite literally changed my skin from inflamed acne breakouts. I was always too dry one day, too oily another. Now my skin has cleared, pores unclogged, my skin is glowing like it used to! Skincare rout

6 likes

Skin Care Routine

This routine saved my skin. It changed completely I had cystic acne so bad, my skin was pealing and it was extremely dry. I should’ve tried this years ago but I’m glad ik now. #skincare #skincareroutine #bodycare #bodycareroutine #skincareproducts

5 likes

An infographic titled 'WHEN POPPING A PIMPLE' outlines 'DO'S' and 'DON'TS'. It advises icing, cleaning with cleanser, booking facials, applying spot treatment, and sterilizing tools. It warns against touching with unwashed hands, popping prematurely, picking, using bristle devices, or popping boils, cystic acne, or deep pimples.

pimple popping do’s& dont’s!

#skincaretips2023 #skincareroutine #skinproducts #lemon8diary #hellolemon8 #hellolemon8 #springaesthetic #skincarelemon8creator #dayinmylife #springscent

411 likes

A split image shows a person's face before and after using a skincare routine, with the text overlay "Chat GPT is saving my skin" indicating improvement.

Four skincare products are displayed for an AM routine, including a cleanser, milky toner, blemish control serum, and hydrating serum, with their names labeled.

Five skincare products are shown for a PM routine, including a cleansing oil, cleanser, milky toner, barrier treatment, and a soothing balm, with their names labeled.

I use Chat GPT to save my skin!

I asked Chat GPT to analyze my current a.m. and p.m. skin care routine and all the other skincare products I already own and give me an improved routine that targets my cystic and hormonal acne, as well as as my textured and dry skin! I used the script below that I saw another creator use⬇️ “Pre

483 likes

Skincare that truly changed my life! 10+ years of uncontrollable acne even with every prescription known (including 4 rounds of accutane🫠)! Still working on fading leftover scarring but this lineup broke through even the toughest kinds of acne! You don’t need a 10 step skincare routine! 🛍Check fo

14 likes

A person with a purple headband and wristbands is shown applying a face wash, with eyes closed. The image has a glittery overlay and text overlays 'Skincare Routine' and 'Tips to keep your skin cystic acne free'.

A close-up side view of a person's face, showing visible acne, blemishes, and hyperpigmentation on the cheek and jawline, indicating a past skin condition.

how i overcame my cystic acne

i have been dealing w cystic hormonal acne for as long as I can remember. I tried everything you can think of yet nothing worked for my skin. I changed my diet I lost weight I tried holistic treatments I tried home remedies But nothing worked, & it discouraged me beyond belief. It i

17 likes

A woman's face with text overlays "Combination skin," "Cystic acne," and "How do I get rid of cystic acne?". A black circle highlights a blemish on her chin, indicating her skin concern.

A close-up of a woman's chin and jawline, with a black circle highlighting a prominent red, inflamed blemish. The text "Here's the trouble area" is overlaid, emphasizing the cystic acne.

A close-up of a woman's jawline, showing an area with redness and blemishes within a large black circle. Overlaid text reads "Helpppp 😭 Why's it so bad?", expressing distress about her skin.

How do I get rid of cystic acne?

Help, someone please!!! How do I take care of cystic acne without taking spironolactone? This is currently a newer problem for me. I have noticed it consistently for about 3 months. I’m thinking it’s hormonal but I’m not 100% sure. I’ve heard people say to take spironolactone which is fine but I pe

20 likes

A young woman with moderate to severe acne on her cheeks and forehead, wearing headphones, with text overlay "my SKIN CYCLING journey spoilers: it didn't work out."

A young woman with relatively clear skin, showing only a few minor blemishes, with text overlay "my skin before early 2022" and describing her previous skin condition.

my skin cycling journey 😵‍💫

skin cycling is a four-day routine that has become popular all over social media and has shown great results to a lot of those that have decided to try it out. me? i was a unique case that has left me with a lot of much needed education, and eventual self love and new found confidence— this isn’

305 likes

See more