Marie Veronique protocols for hormonal acne

Marie Veronique Treatment protocols for acne

Of the many vexing skin conditions out there, one of the most frequently experienced is acne. Even those who sailed through the teen years with minimal breakouts can find that acne pops up later on, and whether you're a teen or an adult, acne is often related to hormonal activity.

To learn more about hormonal acne and what can be done about it, check out Dara’s interview with Marie on the topic. And to find out what products Marie recommends for different types of hormonal acne, check out the protocols below.

Priority products are marked with an asterisk (*). And if you’re wondering if a specific protocol might work for you, just get in touch — we’re available to help in person at 1825 Bush Street M-F, and if you're not local, just call or email us!

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Adult Acne

Example concerns: Inflammation, Hormonal/Cystic Breakouts, Congestion, Excess Oil, Dry/Dehydrated Skin, Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation, Sensitive/Symptomatic Skin

AM
Rinse w/ water
Balancing HypoTonic*
Soothing B3 Serum
C-Therapy Serum
Treatment Oil*
Everyday Coverage Tinted Sunscreen SPF 30

PM
Pure+E.O. Free Oil Cleanser
Balancing HypoTonic
Intensive Repair Serum (2-3x/week)
Gentle Retinol Serum*
Soothing B3 Serum
Treatment Oil

Adolescent Skin with Acne

Example concerns: Acne/Breakouts, Cystic Eruptions, Hormonal Fluctuation, Congestion, Excess Oil, Microbial Dysbiosis, Inflammation

AM
Rinse w/ water
Treatment Mist
Treatment Serum
Treatment Oil*
Everyday Coverage Tinted Sunscreen SPF 30

PM
Treatment Cleanser*
Treatment Mist
Gentle Retinol Serum (2-3x/week)
Treatment Serum
Treatment Oil

Men’s Skin with Acne

Example concerns: Acne/Breakouts, Excess Oil, Greasy Texture, Ingrown Hairs, Enlarged Pores, Microbial Dysbiosis

AM
Rinse w/ water
If shaving, use Shave Prep+Daily Wash and Aftershave Tonic
Soothing B3 Serum*
Finishing Oil*

PM
Shave Prep+Daily Wash*
Aftershave Tonic
Intensive Repair Serum (2-3x/week)
Gentle Retinol Serum*
Soothing B3 Serum
Finishing Oil

* priority product

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