Whether you’ve dealt with acne for years or are experiencing a major breakout for the first time, fighting acne can be a grueling process. Not only can using the wrong products be tough on your skin, but dealing with acne can also be tough on your confidence, self-esteem, and outlook on life. If your skin is impacting your confidence, follow these four stages of acne treatment to go from struggling to empowered.

Realization 

Picture this: you wake up one morning, go to look in the mirror, and see those pesky breakouts again. You’re feeling low, and want to find a way to fix them. The realization that you have control over your skin and can take steps to soothe its irritation is the first step to a successful skincare recovery. Motivation is key to starting on the path to empowerment. If you are reading this blog, you’ve likely already reached this step. 

Research

Once you are ready to address your skincare needs, research ensues. Whether you take to Youtube, Google, or ask your peers,  you’re likely digging through loads of information to find people with the same struggles. Wanting to diagnose the root cause of your breakouts is normal. However, take caution – misdiagnosing your own skin’s texture, irritation, and breakout type can lead to choosing the wrong products and make acne even worse. If you want to find the cause of breakouts without going to a dermatologist, look to a scientist-developed at-home technology like Acne Intelligence.

Treatment

Once you’ve determined your skin’s issues, it’s time for treatment. At Acne Intelligence, determining your regimen is easy. Take a picture of your skin for analysis, and quickly receive a custom-built skincare routine just for you. Weekly skin check-ins help us track your progress and help you feel confident that we care about your skin. For over 80% of Acne Intelligence users, the results start to show in just 3 weeks. Staying disciplined in your acne treatment can sometimes be tough, but to reach clear, healthy skin it is very important.

Recovery

Day by day, week by week, you start to see changes in your skin. The smaller blackheads start to subside, then the big zits begin to look smaller. The biggest motivator to maintain a healthy skincare routine is seeing results, and even small improvements can help boost your confidence and empower you to put your best face forward, long after your acne has disappeared.

Skincare is a process. The stages of acne treatment look different for everyone, but knowing how to protect your skin as you work through stubborn acne can help set you on the path to clear, healthy skin and renewed confidence. Ready to get started with an acne-fighting routine that really works? Download the Acne Intelligence app for your free consultation and personalized regimen today.