Acne isn’t just a skin problem — it’s four problems happening at once: • Inflammation • Excess sebum • Comedone formation • the activity of C. acnes bacteria Most routines address one, maybe two. That’s why most routines fail. The other thing that derails treatment? Treating all acne-prone skin the same way. Resistant and sensitive skin respond to actives completely differently — and using the wrong approach doesn’t just fail to help, it actively makes things worse. Aggressive acids on sensitised skin. A salicylic acid toner standing in as a full regimen. These are the patterns that keep skin stuck. Effective acne management means understanding both the disease mechanism and the current state of your skin — and building a regimen that addresses both. Tania Shalahina @taniashalagina breaks down the full framework: which actives address which mechanisms, how to distinguish resistant from sensitive acne-prone skin, and where most people’s approach falls short Acne-Prone Skin: Full guide — link in bio 🔗
