Adjunctive Therapy for Acne: A 3-step skincare routine for your patients

>  To remove follicular debris and prevent superficial obstruction of the follicular unit.¹

>  Cleanse Twice daily: morning to remove residues from night-time treatments and evening to remove sunscreen, pollution particles, and other products that could interfere with nightly treatment.

>  Select a soap-free and acidic or pH balanced cleanser.

> After cleansing², to hydrate, protect and nurture the skin barrier.

> To improve the tolerability of irritating prescriptions

> Recommend a daily moisturizer with exfoliating and soothing properties ingredients such as salicylic acid and niacinamide.

> Because many prescriptions are photosensitizing.

> Select a broad-spectrum coverage including against UVA (particularly for patients at risk of pigmentation problems). 

> Take into consideration skin types, and seasons for sunscreens.^2,3