I don’t know what I’m upto guys

OP here's what a basic routine would look like:

AM: cleanser (optional) -> actives (optional) -> moisturiser -> sunscreen

PM: double cleanse (micellar water followed by face wash or just use the same facewash twice) -> actives (optional) -> moisturiser

now some tweaks i think you should make to your routine:

  • it's good that clean and clear showed improvement for you, but it can be quite drying which would explain why your skin gets dry even with a very oil t-zone. cleansers that won't be too harsh but help with acne: saslic DS, adonis DS (both have salicylic acid)
  • the indian cetaphil didn't work for me either, neutrogena extra gentle cleanser is a very good option if you want a gentle non-foaming cleanser like that
  • aloe vera gel is lacking in terms of being a stand-alone moisturiser, try something like the simple light hydrating moisturiser which is affordable and good for beginners
  • SUNSCREEN !! episoft ac (spf 30) is a moisturiser with spf if that's more convenient for you, other sunscreens you can check out are the neutrogena and re'equil sunscreens, loreal uv protect sunscreens, uv doux and ipca acne uv gel
  • double cleanse: assuming you will be including a sunscreen, this step is quite important. it is very unlikely that your face wash will wash off sunscreen all on its own, so you should either use micellar water (the basic garnier one you find everywhere) or cleansing oil (johnsons baby oil works!) and then use your normal cleanser, if you use a gentle non-foaming cleanser- use the same cleanser and just wash your face twice
  • if you want a mild active that you can use every day, try a 5% niacinamide serum from beminimalist or vya naturals
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