What's happening in the skin
Sebum, the skin's natural oil, is useful in the right amount. When production runs high, often influenced by hormones, stress, climate and genetics, it mixes with dead skin cells and pollution and settles in the pore. That congestion is where breakouts begin.
Why harsh routines backfire
The instinct is to scrub, strip and dry. But a stripped barrier loses water, feels tight, and often responds by looking oilier and more reactive. Clear-looking skin comes from balance: controlling oil and congestion while keeping the barrier hydrated and calm.
A routine that respects the skin
Cleanse gently twice a day. Use an oil-free moisturiser, even when skin is oily. Use a clarifying treatment a few times a week rather than every day. Wear sunscreen, because post-breakout marks darken with sun. Then give it time: skin renews over weeks, not days.
SWSkinn provides skincare guidance, not medical diagnosis. If your skin is painful, worsening quickly or you're worried, please see a dermatologist.
