Beauty
Summertime, when the living is pimply.
Summertime, when the living is easy… andbreakoutsseem worse than ever.
Higher temperatures and heat activate sebaceous glands, which contributes to oil production, board-certified dermatologistDr.
Joshua Zeichner, M.D.tells Bustle.
Fortunately, there are countless expert-approved techniques to combat that summer acne.
Read on for how tokeep your skin clearthis season, according to dermatologists.
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The Experts
Dr. Joshua Zeichner, M.D.,is a board-certified dermatologist in New York City.
He serves as Mount Sinai Hospitals director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology.
Dr. Peter Young, M.D., is a board-certified dermatologist in Boston.
He is the medical director of the clinical skin health platformFacet.
Dr. Marisa Garshick, M.D., is a board-certified dermatologist at New York CitysMDCS Dermatology.
She is an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Cornell - New York Presbyterian Medical Center.
Dr. Adarsh Vijay Mudgil, M.D., is a double board-certified dermatologist atMudgil Dermatologyin New York City.
She is an assistant professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School.
Use An Acne-Controlling Cleanser
Board-certified dermatologistsDr.
Marisa Garshick, M.D.andDr.
My new dermatologist recommended this product and it has been revolutionary for my skin!
Today will be the fourth time I buy this cleanser.
For the first time in years I have no breakouts!
Its eerily amazing how your face will glow I will never be without this product again!
Ive added this to my daily routine and ordered it at least three times from various sources.
A little goes a long way, so its a good value.
It also makes your foundation go on better and smoother.
Grab one if you have oily skin.
I highly recommend this for anyone experiencing issues with their complexion!
Wears great under makeup and doesn’t leave your skin wet or oily.
These provide slightly more hydration than a serum but do so without clogging your pores.
My face feels hydrated, soft, and smooth, writes one reviewer.
It does not feel sticky, [its] very lightweight, and it absorbs quickly.
Dont Skimp On Sunscreen
Having acne-prone skin doesnotexclude you from needing to protect yourself from the sun.
When I go foundation-free, this makes my skin look polished and even.
I have had no weird breakouts or irritation with this formula either.
For a happy medium, Young suggestswashing your face with lukewarm (not hot!)
It gives me that deep-clean, refreshing wash that I need.
This product works very well to control my outbreaks, but it takes consistency.
Seasonal variation in acne vulgaris–myth or reality.
This article was originally published onJuly 9, 2022
