As someone who has had acne since my teenage years—I’m talking uncontrollable hormonal breakouts, painful pustules, and recurring blackheads—I truly understand the frustration that can come with looking after your skin to seemingly no avail. Of course, the best option if you’re concerned about your skin is to see a dermatologist—but waiting times can be long if you manage to get a referral from your doctor and private appointments are understandably expensive. So, instead of turning to Google and the limitless amount of conflicting advice online, I thought I’d do the hard work for us all and sit down with a GP to talk about all things acne. And, thankfully, Dr Sonia Khorana, a GP and Cosmetic Doctor with a special interest in dermatology, was only too happy to oblige.
Ahead, Dr Sonia breaks down the three steps that we should all be following in our acne skincare routine—morning and night—as well as the best ingredients for acne-prone skin and the ones best avoided entirely.
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