Megan came to us with moderate, inflamed breakouts that were very sporadic with no real pattern, mixed with non-inflamed pebbles on the jawline (that are often hormonal). Her skin barrier was showing signs of imbalance with oiliness, dehydration, dryness, and redness. We started her on a full skincare routine with supplement support to help clear her breakouts with skin barrier-boosting ingredients. Additionally, we had her alternating her nightly routine to allow for the barrier to repair.
It can take months to make significant changes in the skin. Breakouts WILL still happen during this time, but as Megan shows us, patience and hard work pay off. Celebrate each step of progress!
After three months, her breakouts had cleared enough for us to begin addressing her post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. At the four-month mark, you can see her skin has made significant improvements, with enhanced clarity, texture, and overall brightened and even skin tone.
MEGAN’S CLEAR SKIN & BRIGHTENING ROUTINE:
Morning Routine
Cleanse: Face Reality Ultra Gentle Cleanser
ICE
Tone: Face Reality Calming Facial Toner
Correct: Face Reality Mandelic Serum 8%
Let dry for one minute
Hydrate: Face Reality Hydrabalance Hydrating Gel
Brighten: Sorella Apothecary Lemon Lightening Serum
Moisturize: Face Reality ClearDerma
Evening Routine #1
(Alternate nightly with Routine #2)
Remove makeup with a Lush Cloth
Cleanse: Face Reality Ultra Gentle Cleanser
Brighten: Sorella Apothecary Lemon Lightening Serum
Hydrate: Face Reality HydraCalm Mask
Apply a thin layer and leave on
Antibacterial Support: Face Reality Acne Med 2.5%
Read here for how to use Acne Med
Evening Routine #2
(Alternate nightly with Routine #1)
Remove makeup with a Lush Cloth
Cleanse: Face Reality Ultra Gentle Cleanser
Tone: Skin Script Glycolic And Retinol Pads
Let dry for one minute
Brighten: Sorella Apothecary Lemon Lightening Serum
Hydrate: Face Reality HydraCalm Mask
Apply a nice thick layer, massage into skin, and leave on
Moisturize: Face Reality ClearDerma