Product Links:

⏺️ Cleansing Balms

Klairs -
https://nyk0.page.link/9mKwHeidEhdvtuDv5

D You -
https://www.dyou.co/products/good-gre...

⏺️ Niacinamide

The Ordinary -
https://nyk0.page.link/263TJ7kHjM6DrQbH6

Plum -
https://nyk0.page.link/pqb2CjiUs3byXUZb9

⏺️ Face Wash

La Roche Posay -
https://www.laroche-posay.us/our-prod...

Simple -
https://nyk0.page.link/ni3oezBdDKjG3Yyp6

⏺️ Azelaic Acid

Dermatica (prescription based only)

Drunk Elephant
https://www.sephora.com/product/drunk...

(not available in India yet)

⏺️ Spot Correctors

Acne Squad -
https://www.nykaa.com/acne-squad-brea...

Mario Badescu -
https://nyk0.page.link/fQideccsqnBUhuda9


Everything I’ve used is preg/BF safe since I have been pregnant for the last nearly eight months.

Diet

Dairy and sugar were my triggers for hormonal acne. Lowering their intake to once or twice a week rather than completely cutting them off my diet helped.

Apart from that, I noticed my breakouts were directly proportional to my water in take so drinking a lot of water was non negotiable for me.

Other tips that helped I also made sure I used non comedogenic skincare at all times, unless I couldn’t in the case of product reviews. I also used salicylic acid masks 1-2 times a week on areas that I had active acne on. Brands I liked are The Derma Co and The Ordinary masks worked well for me.

Off the counter skincare can help with managing hormonal acne, but it’s important to consult a dermatologist to cure hormonal acne as may need prescription based medication.

Disclaimer - I am not a dermatologist and this is my journey based on my experience and research. Please patch test and do your own research before use.