Acne is often misunderstood.
It’s easy to think of it as just clogged pores, oily skin, or hormonal imbalance during puberty. But in reality, breakouts are much more complex, and they’re deeply connected to what's happening inside your body and mind.
At SEREKO, India’s first psychodermatology skincare brand, we look at skin through a wider lens: the science of how mental health, stress, internal balance, and the microbiome all shape your skin’s health.
Our Anti-Acne Biome™ range was developed to address these hidden triggers, treating acne from the inside out and restoring your skin’s natural balance.
How Stress and Emotional Health Affect Your Skin
Modern research shows that psychological stress is one of the most underestimated causes of chronic skin issues, including:
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Inflammatory acne
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Hormonal breakouts
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Increased oil production
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Delayed skin healing
- Compromised skin barrier
When you’re under stress, your body releases hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, which trigger a cascade of effects:
- Excess sebum (oil) production, clogging pores
- Inflammation spikes, making existing acne worse
- Microbiome disruption, allowing harmful bacteria to thrive
- Barrier weakening, leading to sensitivity, redness, and slow healing
Stress doesn’t just make you “feel bad”; it physically changes your skin’s environment.
Why a Healthy Skin Microbiome Matters
Your skin is home to a rich community of beneficial microbes — your skin microbiome. When balanced, they:
- Protect against acne-causing bacteria
- Reduce inflammation
- Strengthen the skin barrier
- Promote faster healing
But stress, harsh products, pollution, and internal imbalances can disrupt this delicate ecosystem.
An unhealthy microbiome leaves your skin vulnerable to breakouts, sensitivity, and chronic inflammation.
Supporting the microbiome isn’t just trendy—it’s essential for long-term skin clarity and resilience.
Introducing the Anti-Acne Biome™ range
At SEREKO, we created the Anti-Acne Biome™ range with a simple belief:
You can’t truly heal acne without addressing both external and internal triggers.
Our products combine scientifically proven actives with microbiome-friendly, stress-targeting ingredients to bring your skin and body back into balance.
Here’s how:
1. Pore-Clearing Wash
Soap-free, pH-balancing acne foaming cleanser.
- 1% Salicylic Acid: Penetrates pores to treat acne and excess oil
- 2% Glycolic Acid: Exfoliates dead cells and prevents new breakouts
- Lactic Acid: Smoothens texture and fades pigmentation
Why it matters: Clears active acne while preserving microbiome health—no harsh stripping.
2. Clear Corrective Serum
Targeted serum for treating acne & excess sebum production.
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Encapsulated Salicylic Acid: Targeted action with minimal irritation
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3% Azelaic Acid: Fights redness, pigmentation, and bacterial imbalance
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Vitamin E: Strengthens the barrier and soothes sensitivity
Why it matters: Addresses both active breakouts, excess oil & bumpy skin texture
3. Oil Clear Moisturizer
Lightweight, cloudy moisturizer that treats post-acne dryness & inflammation.
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Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF): Restore healthy moisture balance
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Lactic Acid: Lightens dark spots gently
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Zinc PCA: Controls sebum, calms inflammation
Why it matters: Post-acne dryness or oil rebounds are common. This keeps skin hydrated, calm, and microbiome-happy.
4. Skin Clearing Syrup
A 2x faster blood + gut detox action oral supplement.
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Sea Buckthorn: Antioxidant powerhouse to rebuild damaged skin
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Manjishtha & Shatavari: Purify blood, balance hormones
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Berberine: Reduces internal inflammation and gut-skin disruption
Why it matters: True skin healing needs internal detoxification and hormonal balance, along with topical skincare products.
The 3 Main Causes of Acne That Anti-Acne Biome™ Targets
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Root Cause |
What Happens |
Our Solution |
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Stress-Driven Inflammation |
Hormones spike, oil surges, healing slows |
Azelaic Acid, Berberine, Sea Buckthorn calm inflammation and restore balance |
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Excess Oil and Clogged Pores |
Skin produces too much sebum, trapping bacteria |
Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Zinc PCA clear pores and control oil |
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Post-Acne Damage and Scarring |
Dark spots, rough texture, redness linger |
Lactic Acid, Shatavari, and Vitamin E repair and even skin tone |
Why the Future of Acne Care Is Holistic
True acne solutions aren’t just about "drying out" pimples. They’re about:
- Strengthening your skin’s microbiome
- Managing your stress response
- Balancing internal health
- Treating surface symptoms gently and scientifically
The Anti-Acne Biome™ range is a new generation of skincare:
Science-backed. Mindful. Holistic. Designed for real, lasting skin health.
Conclusion
Clearer skin starts from within, and we’re here to help you with that. Whether you’re dealing with active acne, hormonal breakouts, stress-related pimples, or post-acne marks, we’ve got your back.
For more tips and solutions to your acne concerns, head over to our Mind Journal for the latest blogs on effective acne care and treatments.
Let’s work together to get you the healthiest skin you’ve always wanted.
