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Skincare Routine for Folliculitis and Breakouts From Shaving

Many people confuse folliculitis and acne because they look so much alike. It's such a normal confusion that we often refer to folliculitis as "The Acne Imposter." To further confuse the matter, some people can have a combination of acne and folliculitis.

Hair follicle inflammation causes folliculitis and is most often seen most often on the forehead for women and the jawline for men.

Common things that cause folliculitis to flareup:


  • The use of antibiotics and steroids
  • Oily Skin
  • Humidity
  • Occlusive Clothing
  • Shaving
  • Heavy moisturizers or sunscreens
  • Hot tubs/spas

Breakouts can be a combination of acne and folliculitis. If you don't see progress with this routine, we recommend our online Acne Coaching Program.

MORNING ROUTINE

Use the products in the exact order given


Cleanse:
Choose One


Face Reality Mandelic Face & Body Scrub
Recommended for Men

Face Reality Mandelic Face & Body Wash
Recommended for Women


Tone:

BiON Mandelic 5% Toner Pads


Eyes:
Choose One

Face Reality Antioxidant Peptide Eye Gel
Recommended for those in their 20s

Sorella Apothecary Aloe Cucumber Eye Gel
Recommended for those 30+

Michele Corley Revitalizing Peptide & Stem Cell Eye Gel
Recommended for those 30+

NeoGenesis Eye Serum
Recommended for those 30+


Moisturize:
Choose One

Face Reality Clearderma

NeoGenesis Light Moisturizer


Protect:
This step is required. Your acne care products cause increased sun sensitivity.

Tizo 3 Facial Primer Tinted SPF 40


Lips:

BALMSTIX Organic Peppermint Rosemary Lip Balm


Acne Safe Makeup:

Illuminare Mattifying Mineral Foundation

Illuminare Perfect Color Mineral Blush

EVENING ROUTINE

First, remove makeup with AOS Luxe Eco Towels.


Cleanse:
Choose One


Face Reality Mandelic Face & Body Scrub
Recommended for Men

Face Reality Mandelic Face & Body Wash
Recommended for Women

Following cleanse, ice face with an AOS CryoSpoon or CryoGlobe for two minutes on inflamed breakouts. Ice reduces inflammation and enhances the penetration of Acne Med.

Tone:

BiON Mandelic 5% Toner Pads


Eyes:
Optional

Face Reality Antioxidant Peptide Eye Gel


Moisturize:
Choose One


Face Reality Clearderma

NeoGenesis Light Moisturizer


Internal Supplements for Clearing Acne:

-Unstick pores with Face Reality Clear Skin Balance.

-Balance your microbiome and improve gut health to decrease breakouts with Terraflora Daily Care Synbiotic Probiotic.

-Our skin is the biggest organ for detoxification. Support the process with EnviroMedica Grass-Fed Beef Liver Supplement.

IS DRYNESS AND BURNING NORMAL?

  1. If anything burns or stings your skin for over two minutes, please rinse it off and contact our estheticians on LiveChat.
  2. Mild dryness is normal while we clear you, but contact us if you experience extreme dryness, cracking, or peeling. Your skin should not be uncomfortable or painful. We have many tricks up our sleeves.