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Acne Awareness Month: Real Talk on Breakouts, Red Marks & Healing Skin

Acne Awareness Month: Real Talk on Breakouts, Red Marks & Healing Skin

June is Acne Awareness Month, and it’s time we talked honestly about what it’s like to live with acne — not just in your teens, but into adulthood, too.

If you’re dealing with active breakouts, red or brown post-acne marks, or textured scarring, this is for you. At Sorted Skin, we believe in simple, supportive skincare that helps calm irritation, fade marks, and restore your skin barrier — without harsh actives or false promises.

Why Am I Still Getting Acne as an Adult?

Acne doesn’t magically disappear after high school. In fact, up to 54% of women over 25 and 40% of men still experience acne. It’s common, chronic, and complex — and it needs better solutions than just “drink more water.”

Common causes of adult acne:

  • Hormonal shifts
  • Cortisol (stress hormone) spikes
  • Harsh or drying skincare
  • Poor skin barrier function
  • Sweat, shaving, friction
  • Diet, gut health, and lifestyle

How to Fade Post-Acne Marks (Hyperpigmentation & Redness)

If you’ve cleared a breakout but are left with flat red or brown marks, you’re likely dealing with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) or post-inflammatory erythema (PIE). These are very common — and often mistaken for scarring.

What actually helps:

  • Calming products with barrier-supporting and dedicated anti-redness ingredients (like our 3 in 1 Anti-Redness Face Serum)
  • SPF daily (yes, even in winter)
  • Prebiotics + hydration to reduce ongoing inflammation - all our products are formulated with natural prebiotics)

Dermatologist insight:

“Treating post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation requires patience, gentle skincare and strict sun protection..” – Dr. Sandra Lee, Put Your Best Face Forward

Why Barrier Repair Matters in Acne Skincare

The #1 mistake acne-prone people make? Overdoing it.

Scrubs, drying masks, too many acids… all of it can damage your skin barrier, making breakouts worse and recovery slower.

Signs of a damaged skin barrier:

  • Red, tight, or reactive skin
  • Flaky but oily at the same time
  • Stinging from mild products
  • Constant breakouts or irritation

Expert Opinion:

“Maintaining the skin barrier is key for anyone with acne. Over-cleansing and over-exfoliating are common mistakes that worsen irritation and prolong healing.” – Dr. Whitney Bowe, Board-Certified Dermatologist

A Simple Acne-Safe Skincare Routine (That Actually Works)

You don’t need 10 steps. You just need the right 3:

Morning

  1. Gentle prebiotic cleanser like our Calm & Nourish Liquid Cleansing Balm
  2. Anti-Redness Serum - e.g. 3 in 1 Anti-Redness Face Serum
  3. SPF (non-comedogenic)

Evening

  1. A calming cleanser
  2. Intensive Rescue Spray (for full body hydration)
  3. Barrier-friendly moisturiser - e.g. Intensive Rescue Face Lotion

All Sorted Skin products are fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and designed for sensitive or reactive skin.

This Acne Awareness Month, Do This for Your Skin

  • Simplify your routine
  • Focus on healing, not punishing
  • Use calming, science-backed ingredients
  • Don’t chase perfect — go for healthy
  • Talk about your skin — it helps

Acne is real, human, and common. It’s not your fault, and it shouldn’t feel like a secret. Whether you’re breaking out now or dealing with the aftermath, your skin deserves support — not shame.

Let’s Sort It, Together

At Sorted Skin, we create targeted, barrier-first skincare for people who’ve tried “everything” and just want something that works — gently, consistently, and without the BS.

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