Complete Acne Routine for Oily & Acne-Prone Indian Skin (Step-by-Step Guide)

If you have oily or acne-prone Indian skin and nothing seems to work, the issue is usually not your skin — it’s your routine.Most people either over-treat their acne or skip essential steps.In this guide, you’ll learn a simple, dermatologist-style routine that helps control oil, reduce breakouts, and prevent acne marks without damaging your skin barrier.

This routine is based on common dermatology principles for managing oily and acne-prone skin in Indian climate conditions.

This reset plan helps calm active breakouts and repair your skin barrier step by step.

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WHY YOUR ACNE IS NOT GOING AWAY

If your acne keeps coming back, you might be making one of these common mistakes:

• • Over-washing your face
• • Using harsh scrubs
• • Skipping moisturizer
• • Not wearing sunscreen
• • Mixing too many active ingredients

Acne improves when you follow a consistent and balanced routine.

If you fix these mistakes, you’ll see visible improvement within 3–4 weeks.

GENTLE CLEANSER

Cleansing removes excess oil, dirt, and bacteria.Use a gentle, sulfate-free cleanser with salicylic acid if you have active acne.👉 Read my detailed guide here

What to Avoid:

• Strong foaming cleansers
• Alcohol-based face washes
• Scrubs for active acne

Use lukewarm water and wash only twice daily.

TREATMENT SERUM

• After cleansing, apply a lightweight serum.
• Best ingredients for acne-prone skin:
• • Salicylic Acid
• • Niacinamide
• • Azelaic Acid

👉 See my recommended acne serums here:

Do not mix all active ingredients together. Start with one active ingredient and use it consistently for at least 4 weeks before adding another.

LIGHTWEIGHT MOISTURIZER

• Yes, oily skin still needs moisturizer.
• Choose: • Oil-free
• • Non-comedogenic
• • Gel-based formula

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Skipping moisturizer increases oil production because your skin tries to compensate for dryness.

SUNSCREEN (VERY IMPORTANT)

• Skipping sunscreen can worsen acne marks.Choose:
• • Matte finish
• • Oil control
• • SPF 30 or higher

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Apply two finger lengths of sunscreen for full face coverage.Reapply every 2–3 hours if you are outdoors.

NIGHT ROUTINE ADD-ON

At night, you can use a gentle treatment cream recommended for acne.

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