How To Create an Easy Skincare Routine on a Budget

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Do you have acne-prone skin like myself? It can be tough, especially in your high school and college years. I have combination skin, which is rough in Arizona’s weather, so a daily skincare regimen is a must for me. A daily skincare routine is actually what cleared up my skin in high school and kept it almost perfect through my college years.

With summer upon is, it’s the perfect time to create your own skincare routine. Clear skin will help build your confidence this summer and take you into the school year with beautiful skin. AcneFree® helps with creating a clean foundation for one less thing to worry about in your summer schedule, whether that’s busy day at your internship or just hanging out with friends.

My Skin Story

For a background on my skin story, I actually got acne before most of my friends at the ripe age of 10 or 11. Although I can’t remember exactly, I got my first zits in elementary school, long before any of my peers. One boy even called my zit a wart! I was mortified and was always super self conscious of my own skin.

My mom was the whiz of clear skin and bought my brother and I all her favorite acne treating products. (I was definitely a little more rigorous in treating my own acne than my brother was.) It was totally great – until I graduated and moved out. While my mom still gets me a few products from time to time, I had to find another way to treat the acne I still had while ballin’ on a college budget.

Introducing AcneFree: amazing, easy, acne-treating skincare at super affordable prices. It’s also sold on Amazon Prime (with free two day shipping for Prime members) so win-win!

So you wanna create your own skincare routine?

Keep It Simple

If you make it more complicated than it needs to be, you simply won’t do it. Plain and simple as that. AcneFree products are inexpensive and simple so they’re super easy to tie into your routine. AcneFree actually provides “kits” that are the perfect products with easy step-by-step instructions for those just starting out with a skincare regimen or picking one back up.

I would recommend going with either a step-by-step system or limiting yourself to one night and one morning product to really get started making skincare a daily habit.

Keep It Inexpensive

If you can’t afford the products on a regular basis, you won’t get them. That’s why you should make sure the products you’re getting for your routine are well within your budget.

Keep It Accessible

Try focusing at products that are sold at places you already shop or are sold online. If you have to go way out of your way to get these skincare products, they’re probably not good for you. You want something that’s sold nearby or online (bonus points for free shipping) so that way skincare won’t feel like a burden.

My Daily Treatment

AcneFree® Advanced Deep Cleansing Duo

The duo includes the AcneFree® Oil-Free Purifying Cleanser and AcneFree® Purifying Facial Cleansing Brush, which helps clear blackheads and acne breakouts and gently deep clean pores.

The AcneFree® Purifying Facial Cleansing Brush features a two-speed soft brush to gently exfoliate the face and remove dirt and oil. The AcneFree® Oil-Free Purifying Cleanser features 2.5% Advanced Micro-Benzoyl Peroxide to help fight acne bacteria and control acne breakouts. Gentle enough for daily use, the AcneFree® Deep Cleansing Duo helps to wash away dirt and impurities while also minimizing the appearance of pores.

Recommended use for approximately 60 seconds over your forehead, nose, chin, and cheeks. Clean the brush head and pat dry.

My Nightly Treatment

AcneFree Daily Skin Therapy Complexion Perfecting Cream

The retinol in this product gently renews the skin surface as it continually releases retinol throughout the night. This product contains skinconditioners and humectants and should be used only at night!