Acne & Blemishes
Spot-prone skin is not dirty skin.
In fact, it's often overwashd. Aggressive cleansing dries out the skin, which in turn stimulates more sebum production, and the cycle continues. This routine breaks that cycle: gentle cleansing, smart hydration, targeted treatment.
Your routine, step-by-step
From light to rich: this allows each layer to soak in. The color of the step is the color on the bottle.
Step 1 · Cleanse
Type: Cleanser
Purifying Mousse 190ml
Type: Cleanser
Clarifying Gel 200ml
Type: Cleanser
Cleansing Foam 150ml
Step 2 · Toner
Type: Toner
Purifying Toner 200ml
Step 3 · Serum
Type: Serum
Bioactive Prebiotics Jelly Serum 30ml
Step 4 · Eye area
Type: Eye cream
Brightening Eye Cream 15ml
Step 5 · Moisturizer
Type: Moisturizer
Niacinamide Gel Moisturizer 50ml
Type: Moisturizer
Oil-Free Hydrating Gel 50ml
Type: Gezichtcrème
Acne Care Moisturiser
Step 6 · Protect
Type: Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen SPF30, with tint
Type: Sunscreen stick
Sun Protection SPF50 Tinted Stick
Type: Sunscreen stick
Sun Protection SPF50 Stick, untinted
Targeted care · directly on the spot
Type: Face cream
Acne Spot Care 15ml
More intensive · 1 to 2 times a week
Type: Exfoliator
AHA Peeling Concentrate 30ml
"Dehydrating is not healing. A bone-dry skin produces MORE sebum, not less."
The old approach to acne was to scrub and degrease until it squeaked. The result: a damaged skin barrier that defends itself with extra sebum, and bacteria that get free rein. That's why this routine works in reverse: mild cleansing that leaves the barrier intact, oil-free hydration so your skin doesn't signal thirst, and targeted treatment instead of punishing your entire face for three pimples.
All about Acne at Mayteo
Why isn't there a scrub in this routine?
Why isn't there a scrub in this routine?
Harsh scrub particles can damage inflamed areas and spread bacteria. The AHA Peeling exfoliates without friction, which is why we recommend it instead of scrubs with particles.
Can I use the AHA Peeling on active pimples?
Can I use the AHA Peeling on active pimples?
Yes, but carefully: not on open or inflamed spots, in the evening, a maximum of twice a week, and always use SPF the morning after. For active spots themselves, use Acne Spot Care; the peel works on the surrounding areas.
Should I moisturize if my skin is oily?
Should I moisturize if my skin is oily?
Precisely. Oily skin can also be dehydrated, and thirsty skin produces extra sebum. The Oil-Free Hydrating Gel provides moisture without oil, which can help calm sebum production.
Why a serum with prebiotics for acne?
Why a serum with prebiotics for acne?
On your skin lives an ecosystem of bacteria that is out of balance when you have acne. Prebiotics nourish the good inhabitants, so that the troublemakers have less room to grow, and the serum lightly hydrates without clogging pores.
Should I pop pimples?
Should I pop pimples?
We understand the urge, but please don't: you often push the inflammation deeper and are left with a mark. Apply Spot Care and leave it alone; it works slower but scar-free.
I have dark spots from old pimples, what now?
I have dark spots from old pimples, what now?
That is post-acne pigment, and we have a separate approach for that; check out the hyperpigmentation routine.
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