Collection: CONCERN - ACNE

Breakouts can develop for many reasons, and acne does not look the same for everyone.

You may experience blackheads, whiteheads, persistent congestion, inflamed blemishes, deeper painful spots or marks that remain long after a breakout has settled.

Factors can include:

• excess oil and congestion
  
• hormonal changes
  
• genetics
  
• certain cosmetic or skincare products
  
• stress
  
• friction or occlusion
  
• some medications
  
• individual lifestyle and environmental factors
  

This is why simply copying someone else’s “acne routine” does not always work.

Choosing skincare for acne-prone skin

Depending on how your skin presents, you may benefit from products chosen to support:

• excess oil and shine
  
• blocked pores and congestion
  
• blackheads and blemishes
  
• clearer-looking skin
  
• post-blemish marks
  
• skin hydration
  
• barrier support
  
• sensitivity caused by an overly aggressive routine
  

The products in this collection have been brought together to make it easier to explore cleansers, targeted formulas, moisturisers and other options relevant to acne and breakout-prone skin.

Acne-prone skin still needs a healthy skin barrier

One of the biggest misconceptions about breakout-prone skin is that it needs to be dried out.

If your skin feels tight after cleansing, stings when products are applied or has become increasingly flaky and reactive, continually adding stronger exfoliants and blemish treatments may not be the answer.

Acne-prone skin can still become dehydrated, sensitised and uncomfortable.

A well-considered routine should look at the whole picture: cleansing, hydration, active ingredients, moisturising and daily protection, not just what can be added to “attack” the next spot.

More active ingredients do not always mean faster results

Salicylic acid, retinoids and other active ingredients can play a role in routines for blemish-prone skin, but layering multiple strong formulas without a clear plan can make it difficult to know what is helping.

It can also leave the skin dealing with irritation alongside the original breakout concern.

Consistency matters. So does introducing products in a way that allows you to understand how your skin is responding.

Sometimes the most useful step is not adding another product, but reviewing whether your existing routine has become too complicated.

Acne, occasional breakouts and congestion are not always the same thing

An occasional spot does not necessarily mean acne, and persistent acne may require more than an over-the-counter skincare routine.

If your breakouts are severe, painful, causing scarring, affecting your wellbeing or not improving, speak to your GP or an appropriate healthcare professional. Medical treatment may be needed, and early support can be particularly important where there is a risk of scarring.

Once you understand what you are dealing with, skincare can play a supportive role alongside appropriate professional or medical care.

Need help choosing?

If you have a shelf full of products for breakouts and still do not know what your skin needs, our team can help.

At Touch & Glow, we take a results-led approach to skin. We can help you review what you are currently using, identify where products may be overlapping or contributing to irritation, and choose a more considered routine for your individual concerns.