While it might be helpful to see a dermatologist who can help you get to the root of your problem, there are some things you can start with to see if they help clear up any breakouts.
1. Create a good skincare routine: First, you should start with creating good skincare habits. “Treating acne in your 30s means a consistent day and evening skincare routine,” Aguilar says. “During this decade, skincare should not just be focused on acne-fighting ingredients but also ingredients that are anti-aging in order to help prevent fine lines and wrinkles and maintain that youthful plumpness. Looking for active ingredients to help prevent acne and ingredients that are anti-aging are ideal.”
Bowe gave her tips for a morning and evening routine. In the morning, she starts by cleansing with a gentle, pH-balanced cleanser. Then she applies vitamin C serum to dry skin. Next, she applies a moisturizer that is ideally fragrance-free and contains pre and post-biotics. Lastly, she applies sunscreen.
At night, she calls it “skin cycling. “It is a phrase that I coined to describe the method I use to cycle through powerful active ingredients to level up your skincare game and drive results,” Bowe explains. “Skin cycling means rotating through your skincare actives at night, and it follows this signature pattern: Monday, exfoliation night; Tuesday, retinoid night; Wednesday, recovery night; Thursday, recovery night, and repeat.” And when it comes to layering your skincare, Bowe suggests cleanser, serum, moisturizer, and oil as your optional final step.
