How to Care for Oily & Sensitive Acne-Prone Skin types!

How to Care for Your Acne | Bounsi Skincare

Acne can be frustrating, but the good news is you can manage it at home with the right approach. Whether you’re a teen struggling with acne, breakouts, or dealing with sensitive skin, building a simple, effective skincare routine is key. At Bounsi, we believe in gentle, science-backed solutions that are easy to follow. Here’s a complete guide to caring for acne and keeping your skin healthy and happy all year long.

How to Care for Acne at Home

Taking care of acne at home is all about consistency and gentle care. Start by keeping your skin clean but don’t over-wash, as that can irritate skin and worsen breakouts. Use lukewarm water and a mild acne-friendly cleanser, and avoid harsh scrubbing. We are all about simple routines.

Other tips:

• Use non-comedogenic moisturisers to keep your skin hydrated.
• Spot treat pimples with products containing salicylic acid.
• Avoid touching your face or picking at spots, which can lead to scarring.

How to Care for Teen Acne

Teen skin is often oily and prone to breakouts because of hormonal changes. A simple skincare routine for acne can make a big difference.

• Cleanse: Twice daily with a gentle acne cleanser.
• Moisturise: Even oily skin needs hydration—choose a lightweight, oil-free formula.
• Treat: Use acne treatments on problem areas, but don’t overload your skin with too many products. Less is more always 

Consistency is key. Teen acne responds best to routines that are realistic and easy to stick to.

How to Care for Sensitive Acne-Prone Skin

If your skin is sensitive, you need to be extra gentle. Avoid harsh scrubs, alcohol-based toners, and products with strong fragrances.

• Stick to mild cleansers and soothing moisturisers.
• Use calming ingredients like niacinamide to reduce redness.
• Introduce products one at a time slowly to avoid irritation.
• If your skin stings after using a particular product it is not for you, remove it from your routine.
• If you are suddenly reacting to all products, its best to completely strip your skincare routine down to nothing and start slow adding in one at a time, starting with a cleanser and a moisturiser and let that be your routine for a couple of weeks until your skin calms down.

Sensitive skin can still benefit from an acne skincare routine—it just needs a lot of patience and careful product choices, 

How to Take Care of Gut Health for Acne

Your gut health can impact your skin more than you think. A balanced diet can help reduce breakouts:

• Eat a variety of colourful whole foods 
• Include probiotics like yogurt or fermented foods.
• Limit/ or remove sugar and processed foods.
• Keep a lookout for inflammatory foods like dairy and gluten (processed) 
• Supplement with probiotics & Omega 3’s, Zinc can also be beneficial 
• Sleep is very important. 
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Hydration is also important. Drinking enough water helps flush toxins and supports healthy skin.

Skincare Routine

A simple, effective skincare routine for acne includes:

1. Cleanser: Gently remove dirt, oil, and makeup and sunscreen
2. Apply a serum containing ingredients such as niacinamide, or Hyaluronic acid for hydration and nourishment.
3. Moisturiser: Keeps skin hydrated and protects the barrier. You absolutely need to wear a light / medium weight moisturiser, Yes! Even if you have acne.
4. Sunscreen: Protects from sun damage, during your skin can damage your skins barrier making breakouts and acne worse. 
5. Stick to this routine daily for the best results, remembering that consistency is key!

How to Do an Acne Facial

Facials can help clear clogged pores and reduce breakouts if done safely at home:

• Start with our Hydra balancing cleanser, containing a 2% BHA salicylic acid gel to foam is ideal. 
• Cleanse your skin for 2-3 minutes, complete a double cleanse if you are removing heavy makeup and Spf in the evening. If your skin is sensitive one cleanse if plenty.
• Apply our hydra glow elixir  containing niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to nourish and soothe redness and irritation 
• Finish with a our hydra repair light medium weight moisturiser containing ceramides and prebiotics to protect, repair and hydrate.

Avoid aggressive extractions, and too many actives keep things simple—they can make acne worse and lead to scars.

 

How to Use a Facial Cleanser for Acne

The right cleanser is crucial. Here’s how to use it effectively:

1. Wet your face with lukewarm water.
2. Apply a small amount of cleanser in to the palm of your hand applying it to your face and massage gently for 2-3 minutes. Repeat if you are removing heaving makeup or sunscreen.
3. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry with a soft towel.
4. Follow with treatment serum and moisturiser.

For oily acne, choose a cleanser with ingredients like salicylic acid to help control oil and prevent breakouts, if your skin is dry with acne present make sure to opt for a gentle cream or foam cleanser 

How to Minimise Sebum Production

Excess oil can worsen acne, but you can manage it naturally:

• Use a gentle, foaming cleanser daily.
• Avoid over-washing, This  can rigger more oil production.
• Incorporate lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturiser
• Blot oil gently during the day with oil-absorbing sheets if needed.

Controlling sebum doesn’t mean drying out your skin—it’s about balance.

 

FAQs

Q: What’s the best skincare routine for acne?
Cleanse twice daily, using a suitable serum and moisturiser, and always wear sunscreen. Keep it simple and consistent. 

Q: How can I care for acne at home?
Stick to a simple step routine at home, an easy realistic routine morning and night. Avoid picking and pimple popping, as this could spread breakouts further, or cause scaring.  A balanced diet containing whole foods and plenty of water and good sleep help too. If unsure where to start seek professional advice from a skin therapist book in for a facial they can be extremely helpful if your just not sure where to start. 

Q: How do I treat oily acne?
Use a lightweight, oil-free moisturiser, a cleanser with salicylic acid, and avoid harsh scrubbing as that can trigger an over production of oil on your skin.

Q: Are Bounsi products safe for sensitive skin?
Yes! Bounsi skincare is formulated to be gentle, non-comedogenic, and suitable for sensitive, acne-prone skin.

Q: Can teens use Bounsi products?
Absolutely. Our products are designed specifically for people and teens struggling with acne, breakouts and redness and looking for a simple, effective acne skincare routine.

Ready to take control of your acne and build a skincare routine that actually works?  Check out Bounsi Skincare for our full range of cleansers, moisturisers, and acne treatments. 

Start your journey to clearer, calmer skin today!

Brynie X

Nurse, Dermal therapist and Founder of Bounsi skincare