ˇˇˇˇYOUR BIGGEST MISTAKE: Product overload! Stop overdrying your skin with alcohol-infused toners, peels, and exfoliators. While you may think you're clearing up breakouts, you're actually stripping away naturally occurring oils, causing even more sebum production. When selecting products, choose alcohol-free serum- and gel-based formulas, and avoid anything with occlusive ingredients like petroleum and mineral oil, which can clog pores. And if you're using prescription acne meds, Sadick recommends alternating them every other night with an oil-free moisturizer to avoid dehydrating your skin.
ˇˇˇˇIDEAL A.M. ROUTINE: Salicylic-acid cleansers are your best bet since they dissolve the dirt and bacteria found deep inside your pores. We like Garnier the Brusher Microbead Cleanser ($6.99). Once your skin is clean, apply a salicylic-acid gel or serum like SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense ($78), which contains acids to inhibit sebum production, decongest clogged pores,
