Acne isn’t caused just by dirt—it's a mix of excess oil, clogged pores, inflammation, hormones, and bacteria. Things like harsh products, skipping moisturizer, or picking pimples only make it worse.

There is no single acne routine that works for everyone. Different types of acne need different solutions, so the right active depends on whether you are dealing with clogged pores, comedones, inflamed breakouts, fungal acne, redness or post-acne marks.

If you are not sure what type of acne you have, keep the routine simple and start with a salicylic acid cleanser to help clear excess oil and buildup from inside the pores.

• For general acne and clogged pores: Start with a Salicylic Acid Cleanser a few times a week and increase gradually if your skin tolerates it.
  
• For fungal acne-prone skin: The Salicylic Acid Face Wash Gel 1% is a suitable option to help manage congestion while keeping the routine simple.
  
• For sensitive skin, texture and clogged pores: Try the LHA Glass Skin Refiner. It contains LHA, PAD, Niacinamide and Panthenol to gently exfoliate, refine texture and unclog pores with a lower risk of irritation. Its slow-acting LHA technology is designed to work gradually and does not cause the typical purging associated with stronger exfoliating acids.
  
• For small bumps and comedones: Azelaic Acid Serum is another useful option, especially when bumps are accompanied by redness, uneven tone or post-acne marks.
  
• Support your barrier: Use Crème B3-B5-E to keep skin comfortable while using active ingredients.
  
• Protect your skin every morning: Finish with Daily Defence SPF 50+ PA++++, especially if you are also dealing with post-acne marks.
  

The key is not to use every acne active at once. Identify the main type of breakout, choose one suitable active and build the routine around barrier support. AccuFix follows a barrier-first approach: stronger is not always better.

Acne scars need time and the right actives. Ingredients like glycolic acid, vitamin C, and niacinamide can help fade pigmentation and improve texture. For deeper acne scars, in-office treatments like microneedling, chemical peels, or laser may be more effective.

No, Betnovate is a steroid cream—it’s not meant for acne. It might reduce inflammation short-term, but it can damage your skin barrier, cause steroid acne, and lead to long-term side effects like thinning skin and pigmentation. Always choose proper acne treatments, not shortcuts.

For body acne, a consistent routine that clears buildup without over-stripping the skin works best.

Use the AccuFix AHA/BHA Body Wash to help clear clogged pores, reduce excess buildup and improve body breakouts. Follow with the Niacinamide Body Lotion 2% to support the skin barrier and help keep the skin balanced.

If your body acne is mild and you do not want to use exfoliating actives every day, use the AHA/BHA Body Wash around 3 times a week. On alternate days, switch to the Oat Lipid & Ceramides Body Wash for gentle cleansing and barrier support.

For ingrown hairs around the bikini line or underarms, a Glycolic Acid Toner can be used as a targeted exfoliating step. Ingrown hairs can sometimes look like pimples and may become red, raised or painful. AHAs in the body wash can also help with this, but glycolic acid provides a more focused exfoliating step for ingrown-prone areas.

Start gradually, avoid using glycolic acid on freshly shaved, waxed, irritated or broken skin, and increase frequency only if your skin tolerates it well.