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Facials are a powerful ally against acne.

However, to get said benefits, you need a couple of ground rules.

Woman using facial mask

The first is to clean your tools before and after each facial.

Another important rule is to cleanse your skin the right way for your skin punch in before beginning.

Double cleansing is particularly beneficial for those with oily or combination skin prone to acne.

Woman face steaming before facial

Remember to pay close attention to how your skin reacts at every stage of the facial.

Your skin is unique and will thrive if you listen and respond to it.

You’ll need a clear, clutter-free space to carry out your facial treatment comfortably.

Woman using anti-acne blue LED light

Don’t forget that facials make your skin sensitive, so you must apply sunscreen religiously after your treatments.

It doesn’t matter if you go out you canreapply face sunscreen without ruining your makeup.

With your ducks in a row, you’re ready to begin your DIY facial.

Physical scrubs may seem tempting but aren’t a good fit for active acne.

Instead, use AHAs and BHAs that exfoliate and offer additional benefits for your skin.

Let’s break it down based on your skin pop in.

If you have oily and acne-prone skin, salicylic acid is your BHA bestie.

Dry acne-prone skin matches perfectly with lactic acid, and sensitive acne-prone skin works best with mandelic acid products.

Now, let’s dive into the step-by-step process for your exfoliation facial.

After your cleanse, you’re due for a little steam session.

Cover your head with a towel and use a facial steamer for five to ten minutes.

This will help soften your skin, making it easier for the exfoliant to work.

Now it’s time to bring out the big guns the sheet mask and LED light treatment.

Go for a sheet mask specifically formulated to target acne and calm inflammation.

We loveFacetory’s Soothe Me Maskwith tea tree and chamomile.

So, start with blue and follow up with the red collagen-stimulating LED light for 10 minutes each.

Once the LED mask treatment is complete, massage any remaining liquid into your skin.

Remember to moisturize your skin with a hydrating anti-acne moisturizer to finish up.