The best skincare routine for acne, explained by experts
by Louise Whitbread
May 31, 2024
4 minutes
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Acne is an inflammatory skin condition, with blackheads, whiteheads and pus-filled spots found most often on the face, chest and back.
According to Dr Justine Kluk of British Association of Dermatologists, as many as 95 per cent of people aged 11 to 30 are affected by acne at some point in their lives, and for many, it continues well into adulthood.
“It is also a condition which can have an enormous psychological impact on people. A recent survey found that 54 per cent of British adults who have had acne feel that it has had a negative impact on their self-confidence,” she says.
Dr Kluk also adds: "If you have acne-prone skin, seek to use non-oily products and look for products that
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