I use each product Over the span of a week. I like to switch between products and ingredients so my face won’t build immunity to the ingredients that are effected by my immune system.
Items used daily: Toner, 2 Cleansers, one moisturizer(2 if needed), nourishing makeup removing wipes by Daylogic or Olay , acne mask, and a repair cream.
On Beauty Bay. All natural ingredients Includes antioxidants, vitamins, and diluted oils.
- [ ] Toner- Acid Trip Exfoliating Toner 8$
Found on Beauty bay. Contains AHAs and PHAs. Smooths texture, hydrates, treats acne, brightens and evens skin tone, as well as increases cellular turnover (shedding of dead cells) and balances sebum production.
Comes with a makeup removing liquid and a makeup removing liquid cleanser. With the added benefits that include lipids and emollients, which reduce rough flakey skin. At Sephora
- [ ] Oils nourishing : DICIPLE’s discovery kit on beauty bay( has all the oils you can possibly need) 18$
Treats acne. Reduces pore size, fine lines, wrinkles, uneven pigmentation. Boosts firmness, regeneration of skin cells. Clears skin , brightens and nourishes, as well as preventing further acne to spawn.
- [ ] Acne mask- L’Oréal Pure-Clay Face Mask with Yuzu Lemon. 7$
Smooths and clears rough skin. Removes dead skin cells, unclogs pores, and smells great .
- [ ] Acne spot treatment : Mario Badescu drying lotion 17$ at Sephora
Infused with sulfur which is very strong in fighting acne. Reduces oil, purifies pores, exfoliates removing dead skin cells, softens texture, and has a cool soothing effect when applied. Found at Sephora and Beauty Bay
Balances pH, gentle cleanser, safe for eyes, hypoallergenic, soothes, purified, and nourishes. Made with rose water, vitamin B5 and many more beneficial ingredients. Found on Glossier.com
- [ ] Acne wipes for on the go- Day logic Cleansing Pads. 2.99$
Found at rite aid or other drug/grocery stores like CVS. Made with flower and fruit extracts for a nourishing effect. Removes water proof makeup. Heals cells and scars. AIDS sunburns and redness.
Ok I’m making this post because literally there’s barely any info for this type of acne (the one I had) and of this post just helps one person go
“Oh that’s me!”
Then I figure it’s worth it.
This is going to be a long post so I’ll post the rest under the cut.
So what is seasonal acne? Well as the title suggests it’s acne that only appears in winter or summer the rest of the year your skin is relatively normal and then there’s THAT season where your skin goes INSANE. It’s bumpy, red, sore and THE ITCHING. Oh god THE ITCHING. I have had acne in winter, EVERY WINTER for I dunno... 6 years or so? Every October/ November it would flare up and wouldn’t calm down again until April/May. I would do what every person does, I went to the doctor (who didn’t listen when I said its only in winter) they prescribe shit, it doesn’t work, in fact it gets WORSE, but then it goes away on its own, so you figure it EVENTUALLY worked right? They say it gets worse before it gets better? You try every cream, supplement under the sun and nothing seems to make a difference.
Except this year. It’s currently February normally I would be in hell right now, this would normally be the worse part of winter for me but my skin is looking clearer than It has since I was a teenager. (Ironically when my skin was at its best)
So here I’m going to tell you how I cleared my winter acne. (Sorry if yours is the summer one but I think it’s the opposite of the winter one and more similar to regular acne skin) but luckily seasonal acne is the easiest to treat and there’s no worse before it gets better, it will just start healing so that’s good right? No horrible PURGE. (Gah I hate that)
Luckily for you I’m not going to suggest any over the top expenditure (ok there’s one but it’s NOT essential), in fact the most expensive item that’s essential, you may already have.
So why am I getting acne in winter?
Ok despite everything you have ever read about acne, winter acnes MAIN problem is... your skin is dry. You heard me, DRY. In fact it’s PARCHED. In winter the central heating kicks in, harsh weather attacks your face and you start taking hotter baths and showers. Not good for your skin! So all those drying acne products? Ain’t gonna work for you, it’s going to make IT WORSE. Seriously, even if your doctor prescribed it, don’t use the drying creams (I wouldn’t normally recommend NOT listening to your doctor, but in this instance I would, doctors just hear ACNE and prescribe these drying, peeling creams and acids and it’s WAY too harsh for seasonal acne, I’m not sure most GP’s are even aware of seasonal acne, they won’t know the difference, the stuff my doctor prescribed literally burned my skin) so back away from those drying and harsh chemicals. I’m going to tell you the things you DO need.
Vitamins
Specifically the most important for seasonal acne is vitamin D, in winter you may live in a place (like me) that doesn’t get enough sunlight in winter so you won’t absorb any vitamin D in the winter months from being outdoors, even if you don’t have seasonal acne I would recommend everyone take a vitamin D tablet in winter months if you live in a sunless country. I suggest a good D3 vitamin. A good multivitamin and zinc tablets are a must for any acne prone skin too as acne prone skin lacks zinc and other vitamins, chances are if you’ve been trying to help your acne you’re already doing this.
A humidifier
I’m afraid this is one of those “must haves” for seasonal acne, one for your bedroom and have it running at night while you sleep, your skin WILL THANK YOU for the extra moisture, I use a essential oil diffuser and just run water through it, they are about £22 on Amazon, silent and if I forget to run it at night, I can literally see it on my skin the next day, it will look dull and dry. If you already have one I suggest you go and get this plugged in and start pumping out that much needed moisture!
Ponds cold cream
Omg THIS STUFF is AMAZING. Make sure you get this green one NOT the pink one. I can’t get over this product it’s SO GOOD. This cleanser I can’t live without I will use it FOREVER. It’s about £9 for a giant tub (I get 3 for £20 on Amazon, sorry you can’t get it in stores in the UK, Amazon is your best bet) and it’s an incredibly moisturising cleanser, for parched skin this is a MUST. I got my sisters onto it too because it’s so gentle as well you can put this on your eyes to take off makeup and it doesn’t sting your eyes at all. It’s also good to use as a mask and hand cream... honestly for people with dry skin this is a holy grail item.
A good moisturiser
This is just the one I use, I love The Ordinary products they are so cheap! But really any good moisturiser that your skin likes will do, try and get one with HA (hydrochloric acid) for deep moisture. (Remember your skin is DRY, stay AWAY, from acne moisturisers I’m telling you)
Extra moisture
Amino acids + B5 £5.90
Another The Ordinary product for you this is just an extra boost of moisture for my skin, I really like it, this has really helped speed up the healing of my skin (and has been great for hyperpigmentation too) I wouldn’t say this is an essential product but I really like it.
A good exfoliant
Gotta slip off those dead skin cells!
Dry skin = flakey skin = blocked pores = acne
Try and get one without those plastic beads though, they are bad for the environment. I use this apricot scrub once a week. (Don’t use more than twice a week, you’re just going to hurt your skin)
Acne dots
This is the only spot treatment I actually DO recommend, especially in the beginning when you change your skincare routine (I used these in the beginning for a few weeks but I don’t need them anymore) see I don’t like the gels and spot treatments because it seemed to cause more spots around the ones I was trying to heal, so I liked these little overnight patches so then you ONLY target the spot (and not attacking all your skin) your spots reduce in size by the morning and they aren’t super drying, there’s lots of different brands out there, but they‘re basically all the same.
The luxury item (it’s gonna get weird)
Now this is a light therapy machine, I bought this a few years ago in an attempt to cure my acne and found it... lacking. See my skin was still super dry so when I used to use this on my sore and bumpy skin it seems to aggravate my acne and I would have fresh spots every morning so I stopped using it (after being £250 out of pocket I was disappointed) my problem as well I couldn’t find anything to USE with it, moisturisers absorbed too fast, I tried to use oil and my skin HATED THAT. But I have had it a couple years now and I thought I should try and give it a whirl again now I figured out my acne... but I didnt want to order the companies “special” gel, it’s expensive and takes a while to arrive from Singapore and then I had a thought... a WEIRD thought admittedly but what I needed was lube. You heard me. LUBE. You need something on your face there’s going to keep the machine gliding over it, it needs to be water based... so I ordered my first bottle of lube (called Lubido if you can believe😂) and tried it... it was amazing. I’m not kidding you my skin GLOWS the next day after lubing my face and using this in the blue light (acne light for killing bacteria) the machine seems to drive the moisture deep in the skin, I try and do this every night but it’s helped my skin sooooo much and now I can use the yellow light to help the scarring. So this item I wouldn’t say is essential for seasonal acne as it’s very expensive but it’s helped my skin a lot (now I’m using it correctly) have a look around I’m sure there’s cheaper ones now than when I ordered mine.
Love and Affection
Well maybe not literally but this is just a reminder that you are looking after your skin not punishing it. I can't tell you how many set backs I had in figuring out seasonal acne because an “expert” or some spa lady told me. “No, stop moisturising your skin so much you need tea tree oil” or that I need to “dry out” the acne. NO. thats not how seasonal acne works. Its not a one acne fits all. Dry skin can cause acne just like oily skin can. In fact your skin may become oily because its dry. So put down the tea tree oil, go get a moisturising mask, and treat your skin kindly. PAMPER THY SELF BITCH.
So there you have it, my little guide to saving winter seasonal acne skin (and my little reminder of what I use for when next winter comes around) it will take a few weeks for you to really start seeing the results (remember it takes 4 weeks for any skin care change to start taking affect and also it takes this long for the vitamins to start taking real effect too) honestly you will feel it befor you see it, because your skin will be super soft (and it was all rough, clogged and bumpy and sore before) I hope this helps someone, wish I had seen a post like this years ago so I would have figured out my acne wasn’t like ordinary acne and saved myself a lot of pain but hopefully I can help someone else who was wondering why their acne seems to flare up over and over again.
i’ve been trying to clear up my dry, sensitive for two years and the ONLY THING thats working for me is using oils on my face every day. i’ve seen a difference in my skin in less than a week of usage.
NOTE: you may have oily skin, but it doesn’t always mean that your skin is moisturized!
i used a mix of coconut oil and castor oil, but any oils you prefer can be used based on what changes you want to see in your skin and your skin type. do a little bit of research and testing to see what works for you!! i happened to only have coconut oil and castor oil, so those are the two i worked with. (i’ve heard that jojoba oil and argan oil are good for all skin types. just letting my oily peeps out there know there are oils out there for them too.)
this is my current skin routine. everything but the oil mixture has already been in my skin routine for 6+ months:
papaya soap: i use papaya soap to lighten my dark spots and exfoliate my skin! it’s worked on my skin for those purposes, but didn’t help with my acne.
african black soap: i only use this occasionally when i feel like my skin needs a break from the papaya soap for a day or two. it’s a more gentle exfoliating soap for my skin. i used the shea moisture brand a couple years ago, but there was a change of ingredients, so i found a natural brand from amazon.
josie maran argan cleansing oil: this is the only oil i’ve been using prior to my oil mixture. it makes the skin soft and smooth, and aids slightly with dark spots. i use it mainly to bring my skin back to life after using my exfoliating soap.
apple cider vinegar toner: mine is mixed with 2/3 apple cider vinegar and 1/3 water, but the mixture can be adjusted depending on your skin. it brightens the skin by exfoliating (the degree of exfoliation depends on the ratio of vinegar to water). it smells really bad though, so beware. i’ve been using it for a while and i’m still not used to the smell.
oil mixture: i put a lot of drops of castor oil in a spray bottle, added a bunch of coconut oil, and then mixed it together by shaking the bottle. then i just spray it all over my face and rub it into my skin!
shea moisture african black soap problem skin moisturizer: this is my OG facial product. it’s the only product i’ve kept using since the beginning of my skincare journey (technically, i still use african black soap, but it’s not the shea moisuture brand and i don’t use it as often anymore) that i love. it’s a nice moisturizer that makes my skin feel extra soft. maybe it didn’t moisture my skin enough sometimes, but my skin is super dry, but i don’t blame it. i love it too much to let it go!
this is something i thought that i would post for those people struggling with acne out there just like me! let me know if you have any questions 💞
Is Your Skincare Pregnancy-Safe? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you're pregnant or nursing, you might be wondering: Can I still treat my dark spots safely? The answer is yes but you need to choose your products carefully.
At Molecule Beauty, we only recommend ingredients that are gentle, non-toxic, and effective. Serums with niacinamide, glutathione, and kojic acid (in low concentrations) are generally considered safe during pregnancy. But always consult your doctor before starting anything new.
Many moms-to-be struggle with melasma, a hormone-triggered pigmentation condition that’s common during pregnancy. While it can be stubborn, a consistent routine with brightening ingredients and religious sunscreen use can make a big difference.
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Let’s face it: everyone wants clear, even-toned skin. But expecting one product to erase years of dark spots is unrealistic. The best results come from a routine layered, consistent, and customized for your skin.
Here’s what Molecule Beauty recommends for dark spot correction:
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4️⃣ Use a moisturizer suited to your skin type
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✅ Kojic Acid – Reduces melanin production
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