Acne can feel like an ongoing battle — frustrating, stubborn, and sometimes unpredictable. The good news? With the right skincare routine, tailored to your skin’s needs, you can significantly reduce breakouts and improve your skin’s texture and clarity.
This guide will walk you through a comprehensive day and night skincare routine to control acne, why routines matter, and how our Anti-Acne Biome™ range can be your perfect partner in this journey.
Why Routines Matter for Acne-Prone Skin
When it comes to acne-prone skin, routines aren’t just about discipline; they are about creating an environment where your skin can heal, balance itself, and defend against triggers. Acne can be aggravated by many factors — excess sebum, clogged pores, bacteria, inflammation, and even stress. A consistent skincare routine addresses these issues step-by-step.
- Regularity reduces triggers: Following a routine ensures that your skin isn’t exposed to excess dirt, oil, or irritants for prolonged periods. It also helps to maintain a balanced microbiome on your skin, which is vital in preventing acne flare-ups.
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Improves skin’s healing cycle: Your skin naturally repairs itself overnight and throughout the day. A routine packed with effective yet gentle ingredients helps accelerate this healing, reducing redness, scars, and inflammation.
Skipping steps or frequently changing products can shock your skin, causing more breakouts. Consistency is the foundation of any successful acne treatment plan.
Morning Routine for Acne Prevention
Starting your morning with the right skincare products helps create a barrier against pollution, UV damage, and excess oil, all of which can worsen acne.
1. Cleanser
The first step is cleansing to remove overnight sweat, oils, and any residual products. For acne-prone skin, you need something that cleanses deeply but doesn’t strip moisture or irritate.
Our Pore-Clearing Wash is specially formulated to tackle active acne. It contains:
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1% Salicylic Acid: Penetrates deep into pores to dissolve excess oil and clear acne-causing bacteria.
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2% Glycolic Acid: Gently exfoliates dead skin cells and unclogs pores, preventing new breakouts.
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Lactic Acid: Smoothes uneven skin texture and fades pigmentation, giving you a brighter complexion.
This cleanser is a crucial part of the anti-acne kit because it combines multiple acne-fighting acids at safe concentrations suitable for daily use.
2. Serum
Next, apply a serum that targets both active acne and post-acne marks.
Our Clear Corrective Serum contains:
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2% Encapsulated Salicylic Acid: Offers prolonged release to keep pores clear throughout the day.
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3% Azelaic Acid: A powerful ingredient that calms inflammation, smooths bumps, and lightens dark spots.
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1% Vitamin E: A natural antioxidant that soothes redness and repairs the skin barrier.
This serum helps prevent new breakouts while improving overall skin texture and tone, making it a perfect step in your morning regimen.
3. Moisturizer
Even oily or acne-prone skin needs hydration to avoid triggering more oil production. The right moisturizer balances hydration without clogging pores.
The Oil Clear Moisturizer in our Anti-Acne Biome™ range is designed to:
- Deliver Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF) that restore and maintain hydration.
- Use Lactic Acid to keep skin smooth and reduce pigmentation.
Contain Zinc PCA, which controls excess oil and reduces redness and irritation.
This moisturizer ensures your skin stays soft, balanced, and comfortable all day without heaviness or shine.
4. Sunscreen
Sun exposure can worsen acne scars and pigmentation, so using a lightweight, non-comedogenic sunscreen is essential. We recommend pairing your routine with SEREKO’s bestselling waterlight 24H Hydration Sunscreen, which offers SPF 50 and PA++++ protection with New Gen Filters—providing broad-spectrum defense while keeping your skin hydrated and oil-free.
For an all-in-one solution, check out the Acne Control Combo.
Night Routine for Acne Repair
Your skin works overtime at night to repair damage, regenerate cells, and restore balance. Your evening routine should support these processes.
Cleanse
Start by cleansing again with the Pore-Clearing Wash. Removing makeup, pollution, and excess oil thoroughly prevents clogged pores and acne formation.
Spot Treatment/Serum
Apply the Clear Corrective Serum to treat active acne and fade marks while you sleep. The encapsulated Salicylic Acid gently exfoliates pores overnight, while Azelaic Acid and Vitamin E soothe and repair.
If you have stubborn or cystic acne, this step is even more critical as it calms inflammation and prevents scarring.
Moisturizer
Finish with the Oil Clear Moisturizer to lock in hydration and maintain skin barrier health overnight. Balanced moisture supports healing and prevents your skin from producing excess oil to compensate for dryness.
Weekly Care: What to Add to Your Regimen
Clay Masks
Use a gentle clay mask once a week to detoxify skin, absorb excess oil, and clear impurities from deep within pores. This boosts your routine’s effectiveness without over-drying.
Exfoliators (Once a Week Only)
While your cleanser contains gentle acids for daily exfoliation, a more intense exfoliator can be used weekly to slough off stubborn dead skin. Avoid physical scrubs that can irritate acne.
Steam & Ice Routines
Facial steaming opens pores and softens buildup, making cleansing more effective. Follow with cooling treatments like ice globes or cold compresses to reduce inflammation, redness, and puffiness — perfect for calming stressed skin.
Dos and Don’ts for Acne-Prone Skin
Do:
- Be gentle — avoid harsh scrubbing or abrasive tools.
- Use sunscreen daily to protect sensitive, healing skin.
- Stick to your routine even if you don’t see immediate results.
- Keep your pillowcases and phone screens clean to reduce bacteria transfer.
Don’t:
- Pop or pick at pimples — it worsens inflammation and causes scars.
- Skip moisturizing because your skin feels oily — dehydration can trigger more oil production.
- Overload your skin with too many products at once.
- Don’t overlook mental stress — it can lead to a major acne trigger.
Our Anti-Acne Biome™ Range Routine Kit
Wondering what the best anti-acne kit looks like? Our Anti-Acne Biome™ range is a science-backed, breakthrough range developed to combat acne at its root for long-term results.
Here’s how you can use the kit for day and night:
Morning:
- Cleanse with Pore-Clearing Wash to remove oil and dead skin.
- Apply Clear Corrective Serum for anti-acne treatment and brightening.
- Follow with Oil Clear Moisturizer to hydrate and calm.
- Finish with a broad-spectrum sunscreen.
Night:
- Double cleanse with Pore-Clearing Wash.
- Spot treat or apply Clear Corrective Serum.
- Lock in moisture with Oil Clear Moisturizer.
Bonus: For internal support, SEREKO’s Skin Clearing Syrup contains powerful ingredients like Sea Buckthorn, Manjishtha, Shatavri, and Berberine, which help detoxify blood and gut, reducing acne from the inside out.
Together, these products make a complete anti-acne kit that balances exfoliation, hydration, inflammation control, and skin barrier support.
Results to Expect & How Long It Takes
Acne treatment is a gradual process. Here’s a realistic timeline:
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2–4 weeks: You’ll notice reduced surface acne, less redness, and improved texture.
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8–10 weeks: Deeper cystic and hormonal acne should start clearing, and pigmentation should fade.
Remember, patience and consistency are key. Acne isn’t cured overnight, but with the right routine and products, clearer skin is achievable.
