3 Steps To Fix Your Acne WITHOUT A Prescription | Skincare Made Simple by The Budget Dermatologist

Acne deserves MORE than just a 5 minute doctor visit…
I am telling you ALL the extra "stuff" that goes along with an acne treatment plan. These 3 steps are often overlooked or not even mentioned in acne treatment discussions.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:55 Step #1
02:55 External Causes of Acne
04:45 Acne skincare towels
10:03 Step #2
11:45 Step #3
13:34 What to expect with these changes
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[@lilarose9348]

I don’t eat dairy or gluten anymore. A big difference from cutting out dairy. I bought 10 wash cloths and only use one at night for my face (1x use). Haven’t broken out since then. I change my pillowcase every time I wash my hair. Retinoic acid nightly may be helping as well.

[@dr.anniesavagend-balancing9222]

That's so great!

[@Official_Jozie]

Same I'm sugar free I cut down on gluten and I'm lactose intolerant so I drink almond milk

[@jaynefinlayson7539]

Your channel is literally the best, I am a fully qualfied beauty therpaist and I feel this has really helped my confidence when talking to clients about acne thank you

[@Ash_876]

Thank you SO much for flagging the importance of diet! My mom and I have both noticed breakouts get triggered by specific foods (especially pork and vegetable oils) so it’s so refreshing to hear you mention this as a factor here! The tips on external factors were also fantastic! Thank you for breaking everything down so well!

[@sibling_drawers]

As a person who has been fighting acne since teenage (I'm 32 now) it's really annoying 😔 recently started proper skin care... I have seen a little change in my skin but no change in my acne... I'll start on with your suggestions... Thanks Doc😊

[@tornadofreaks5744]

Not fun but at least you are not 47 and have had it since 12 and no signs of ending...........:(

[@sibling_drawers]

@@tornadofreaks5744 you're right it sucks big time😔

[@tornadofreaks5744]

@@sibling_drawers And of course major oily skin is my reason for all these years that give me acne but the MOST annoying thing is as I get older my skin gets MORE oilier which makes no sense because your skin is supposed to get less oily as you age. Its like I am cursed.

[@natasharaad3409]

Use La roche posay zinc spray as a toner 👌 and a calming day cream.

[@morkoshenen]

Really appreciate and respect your science-based videos.

[@arababe4729]

Loving the intro, Maren! Thank you for this video.. I love how well explained this video is. It is simple and organized. You look so pretty!!❣️

[@TheBudgetDermatologist]

Thank you so much!!

[@marialisboa8908]

Excellent video! Will definitely add the towel & pillowcase routine to my son's acne treatment steps. Thank you!

[@acarabajal8432]

Loved your sunscreen content and all your content really, thanks!

[@cjh6169]

I love the LED Mask you recommended. I have used it for over a month and have seen great results.

[@db-gb5xi]

Nice to see this addressed. I've seen something similar from Dr Alexis Stephens but not all seem to mention it.

[@DonnaLHaney]

Such a comprehensive video! 💖

[@HolliegraceFashion808]

Great & awesome doc . I am more confident to face my clients who’s having severe acne . More power & God bless u doc.

[@qpwoeoru6839]

Thanks ms you deserve much love you really changed my life

[@CallieRoseStark7]

Wonderful video! Can you make a more in depth video of diet and acne. Maybe discuss common triggers that you notice?

[@bunnyhoney314]

A video on hand skin care would be cool. I'm almost done my current hand cream and would love some advice on the best drug store options :)

[@bettyennin6335]

Thanks! Very powerful presentation!

[@messybunonabudget8773]

🙌 this makes so much sense, but I don’t remember hearing this anywhere else. Thank you for talking more about overall skincare, not just skincare products!!! Haywire hormones and a very stressful couple of years have caused major acne flairs over the last 3ish years. Finally this year I discovered your channel and doctorly. Started retinoids but was having severe dryness and redness even when I was just using it once a week. Switched to a gentle cleanser, cut my SA use to once a week, stopped using HA and differen together before bed, and used the lotion sandwich method for applying different. YOU ALL HAVE ANSWERED MY ACNE PRAYERS! I’m six months into my skincare overhaul, adding products or treatments sooo slowly, and my skin barrier can now handle differin 3x week with no peeling. My acne is mostly gone. And my red acne marks (post inflammatory erythema) are beginning to fade!

[@db-gb5xi]

Dr Alexis Stephens has addressed some of these issues in a couple of her videos.

[@purplebunnyz]

Very thorough!

[@logresiagaroes7513]

My daughter's are struggling with acne , I will be glad if you're advice will help them 😊

[@rani1634]

Thank you so much for your suggestions you are awesome

[@bachxuanquang2837]

Fantastic video! Thank you very much from Taiwan.

[@katerlee516]

Excellent video!

[@theloquan]

This is right on the money. In my experience, these are all truly the most impactful factors in the state of my skin. For me, it’s the diet more than anything. That was tough to admit but it made the biggest difference. The effects of my skincare products (even Rx retinoids) are negligible compared to these things you’ve mentioned. Thanks for the candor!

[@TheBudgetDermatologist]

What a thoughtful and insightful comment. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@annbustillo1833]

Thank you all your video is very helpful..looking forward on your videos

[@nelly4726]

Thank u so much doc! Love from Malaysia!❤

[@michelerons]

This is excellent info!! I have used a silk pillowcase for years because I heard they help prevent wrinkles but the one I have is getting old, so I just ordered the one in your links. And washing brushes daily is a great idea! Looking forward to your future videos!

[@damianaranguren6736]

You are as pretty on the outside as you seem to be on the inside. Thanks for providing all the videos and info.

[@lotharharz2933]

Thank you Doc 😘

[@GriBlanco]

Can you please do a video on how to build one’s skin barrier? Like a routine for that.

[@amandalim682]

I love your videos! Just curious, how long should I wait to apply moisturizer after retinoids?

[@maryamshafqat2277]

Its a really amazing video keep it up 😃 👏

[@charlotteralph8163]

im going to try these!!

[@savleensur8670]

Loving your hair ❤️

[@katho9978]

I had cystic hormonal acne and once I stopped using full coverage foundations and changed them to tints, bb/cc creams, less powder and started washing ALL my sponges and brushes, my skin got better significantly. (the pillow case one too, I just wash mine every 4th night.) I try not to use too many products on my skin and now it’s CLEAR! (cleanser, acne treatment, moisturizer & spf if going outside.) I only get a break out during my period or I eat dairy/sugary foods. she’s so absolutely right about everything. unfortunately, not all dermatologist tell you this :( I had to learn it myself before someone told me this.

[@jake9854]

no way girls dont grow acne. i dont see a single pimple on their face! only boys have it stop lying

[@MzShortcake310]

I'd like to request if you could discuss enzyme exfoliants. Thank you.

[@nimalkamadushani354]

Thank you Doctor

[@jasonbrueggeman4364]

How about a video for shaving acne prone skin. This is something I been battling with since I was a teen, been to dermatologist a few times over years they tell me I have sensitive skin and folliculitis. There has to be something to put this to rest that I can use long term.

[@Pour_35]

I will try

[@vasiadurrain6574]

Hi please make a video on teenage acne and total skin care routine please please . My daughter is 13yrs old

[@mandyfernandez]

Thank you!! 🙏🙏

[@louieggg213]

Always had really bad acne then started working out a lot, got in shape and started eating better and my acne nearly disappeared but I was stupid and stopped my healthy habits and now it’s back again 😞. At least I know how to deal with it

[@Joyce.671]

Great video. Thank you beautiful

[@jayatidave2864]

Okay so the thing is I've never had acne untill now!! And hygiene both hand hygiene and what ever is touching my face has actually helped!! I don't use pillows though 🙄 so I change bed covers every alternate days!🇮🇳

[@marypulapa3743]

Thank you Doc 🫶🏻 your new subscriber 🥳

[@yinifaith7471]

Your videos are life changing 😢 can u review Asian sunscreens that are good too? Like beauty of Joseon (which broke me out) or biore UV or skin 1004 Centella one? ❤❤❤

[@nicoleonfeels]

I've had acne for over half my life... tried everything. Finally starting to enjoy the process, listening to my skin & understanding the ingredients thanks to videos like these 😁

[@TheBudgetDermatologist]

This is the best solution for the long haul! Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@natasharaad3409]

You forgot to mention Sibo ( digestive enzymes) and leaky gut, zinc internally and zinc topically ☺️

[@chantelstephens904]

Can you please compare your favourite under eye anti aging drugstore product "Avenue Retrinal" to "Avene A-oxitive" and "Avene Pysiolift"

[@tasossaros8375]

Thanks 👍😊

[@allisonvanderploeg1774]

These tips have really helped my acne improve! Thank you so much! Could you share what products or tips you suggest for getting rid of old acne scarring?

[@eobrien1]

Awesome intro! I definitely do the pillowcase thing. I use satin & have 4 of them. I flip the pillow to a new side each night, change every 2 days, and then I still only have to do laundry once a week. Helps my rosacea a lot too. Both the satin w less friction & getting any saliva & leftover product etc off from face

[@SarahhhBeth]

Omg hey!!

[@eobrien1]

Hey! 😊I was gonna say, “Fancy seeing you here”, but skincare nerds are gonna nerd lol

[@sanyamtripathi8333]

Dear gorgeous mam . Your the best . I want to ask you how to treat sun tanning . ?🙏❤️❤️

[@Mishish1618]

Hi Dr Maren, thank you for all your wonderful videos.You had already made a great impact on my life through my skin.😍 Just a query, can you please make a video for skin care for teenagers. My 11year old girl is showing signs of acne/black head eruptions especially around nose.I’m really worried. Thank you for the all the information.

[@db-gb5xi]

Dr Sam Bunting has some teen acne videos.

[@Mishish1618]

@@db-gb5xi Thank you!! 😊

[@creativegemarts]

Can you do a video to remove blackheads please? 💕

[@The_little_witch]

My mom attacks my face an pops the pimples. It leaves annoying scabs and it hurts. I needed this

[@Sierra_Brooke]

I need more

[@gabrielehackenberg9401]

Hi, I live in Germany and watch your Videos all the time. I love them!!! But where can I buy the products here in Germany???Can you help me? Best regards fromMunic Gabrielle

[@pamelahough3896]

Complex carbs for me. Whenever I eat rolls from texas roadhouse. Better believe it! Pimple next week! 🤣 nothing to worry too much since retinol is to the rescue!

[@dr.anniesavagend-balancing9222]

Yes!!! Everyone deserves healthy clear skin. Great video :)

[@stacianne7436]

Thank you for giving me guidance on how to help my teen son’s acne.

[@TheViniCulture]

Your hair is gorgeous ❤️ thanks for the advice!

[@TheBudgetDermatologist]

Thanks so much Vee!

[@aprilbyyy1705]

Hi I wanna tell you Jesus Loves You So Much He Gave His Life for our sins so we can be forgiven from sin and Go To Heaven! Gods Love For Us Is Unconditonal

[@mayramartinez-shaw2868]

Thanks for the information. Would love a video about accutane along with your thoughts and pros and cons.

[@otterheart3844]

I do Brazilian jiujitsu which means my face is regularly scrubbing against sweaty people and mats 😆 hopefully the other things helps

[@RiseandProcraftinate]

And what if you are someone that has hormonal acne? My acne was never an issue as long as I was on estrogen birth control. Unfortunately, I got blood clots a little over a year ago and can no longer take estrogen based birth control. I don't wear make up. I keep my face clean using single use face cloths. I don't drink dairy and eat mostly a WFPB diet, while sometimes I do stray, I eat healthier than most. I don't use hair products. I can try changing my pillow case more often. However, like I said, zero acne before I was taken off the estrogen birth control and I have now been off it a year so my hormones should've leveled out or whatever by now. I'm on the depo shot now. I'm so over the acne that if I could, I'd risk the blood clots at this point just to have a clear face again, but of course no doctor in their right mind would prescribe me the estrogen birth control.

[@klikoreyes5354]

wow, this is very helpful video for us. Can you try also to make one on how to cure back acne and its scars please? thanks a lot

[@db-gb5xi]

In the meantime, there are a number of derms who have videos on back acne and dealing with scars.

[@jomarahjoiebernardino5083]

Thank you. 🥰

[@TheBudgetDermatologist]

You are welcome!

[@raynawarren2037]

Speaking on diet causing issues I've learned that eating tomatoes sadly is the main cause for me. So can't eat anything with it ☹ plz talk more about diet and issues

[@mariafatima5901]

Hello; my dermatologist has prescribed me treclin tretinion gel 0.025. Could you give me some information or possibly make a video about it?

[@kalsanglhamo6637]

Hi, I really want to know what kind Of serums,moistures or anything that works for malasma. I have problem with malasma when I live in ny, now I moved in Colorado like 8 months ago and my malasma got really bad and my sling is getting darker. Please it will be really helpful if you can suggest some good products that works for my skin problem. I have a dry skin btw. Thanks so much:) .

[@shamilsahaban6544]

Mam , how to use Clindamycin gel for my acne skincare routine along with benzoyl peroxide ?

[@brandonnelliebaldwin1792]

Do you have tips on hormonal adult acne??

[@AJ_AJ.]

What if we use 100% cotton towels (for our face only) that get a strong dose of bleach in the wash? Does bleach still not kill that bacteria? *(I wash them separately, and they don’t sit in the washer- they go directly into the dryer on the hottest setting)*

[@temmyjane]

You have a Pretty flawless firm face.I need to stop touching my face.Acne, hyperpigmentation won't leave me. You are a professional dermatologist.

[@galato4234]

Thank you for this video Maren! I would like to see more options for Moisturizers to repair the skin barrier with ceramides, allantoin, panthenol, licorice root, all good things!!! I was checking the La Roche Posay Double Moisturizer but contains comedogenic ingredients. Could you please help? Thanks again for your time and effort.

[@db-gb5xi]

She's actually recommended the LRP one in her drugstore anti-aging video.

[@EastOrlandoFlorida]

Cetaphil redness relieving NIGHT moisturizer

[@gidget_]

@@db-gb5xi I use it and my skin loves it.

[@Justalilpixiedust]

Hi☺ love your channel! My grandson is 11 yr and tween puberty. He is active outdoors and sports. What skin care routine/products do you recommend for this age. Thank you for your time here! ☺

[@db-gb5xi]

Perhaps check out Dr Sam Bunting. She has some teen acne videos.

[@kikol.5002]

Facts. 👏👏👏

[@LisaMarie0627]

Hi Dr. Locke, I need help for facial hair & ingrown facial hair bumps, I'm always plucking/picking and it's so frustrating, left me with a lot of scarring! Please help me!! Ty

[@mirriamkutemwamumba-pl6qy]

If i don't touch my face how we i scratch 🤔🤔🤔 but your advice is helpful thanks

[@amymaxwell8904]

To be clear the cave regimen is completely separate from using your retinols fave from your other video? Do happen to have a foundation or powder you would recommend to be least irritating to acne prone skin? I have found that any makeup that includes sunscreen = acne for me so I have avoided sunscreen at all costs. TiA

[@thientran-rd3qk]

i suffered acne for more than 13 years... tried all creams and medcine, but only one thing works: DIET!!! Sugary, fatty, dairy food cause acne for me! Once I adapt a healthier diet, the acne would go away visibly within a few days!!! Im so happy i found ou that... pity that i had acne scars because i had acne popped when i was a teenager..

[@survivinglife101]

Will using a salicylic acid cleanser and toner , then a benzoyl peroxide treatment , will it still be effective?

[@LDSH3781]

Great tips, thank you! Can you point me to the instructions on fixing the skin barrier? Can’t seem to locate them.

[@TheBudgetDermatologist]

I will be uploading them SOON! Stay tuned :)

[@TrappedQue]

I do not use towel on my face. I always apply skincare products while my skin is still damp.

[@missmelaniesmith5385]

What is the best brand of makeup (bronzer, blush, foundation) to you? Xxxxxxxxxxx

[@auntyb7543]

I have a pretty good diet

[@a-ny9647]

You've mentioned the skin barrier in other videos that I've watched. And you've mentioned that it will help with acne. I've been really focusing on it for a few months and I have never had clearer skin in my life. Even with new mask mandates, my mascne is 99% gone this time around.

[@theloquan]

Would you care to share a few good skincare practices/products that helped you out? Focusing on the barrier and putting down the treatments is always so tough for me. My brain always prioritizes harsh acne fighting ingredients

[@a-ny9647]

@@theloquan yes! CERAVE FOAMING FACIAL CLEANSER, followed by CERAVE HYDRATING FACIAL CLEANSER in the pm. CETAPHIL DAILY CLEANSER in the am. Both followed by CERAVE MOISTURE CREAM. On my periods I use ACNEEFREE 24 HOUR SEVERE, because I still have some spots pop up. But I always finish with the CERAVE MOISTURE.

[@a-ny9647]

@@theloquan Also, she does some good videos about her favorite drug store products. I got most most of my products off those lists.

[@theloquan]

@@a-ny9647 thanks! Sounds like you’re very gentle on your skin. I use multiple acids every day and my barrier is tired. I’m going down to just cleanser, moisturizer, spf for a few weeks. I don’t use moisturizer in the am but I think doing that will help. Have you tried cerave lotion? I don’t like petrolatum in my moisturizer so I don’t think the cream is for me.

[@a-ny9647]

@@theloquan I had to look at the ingredients again real quick because I forgot it had petroleum. I don't usually like it either, but didn't notice it in this product. No, I haven't tried the lotion.

[@pamcaruso3853]

My niece has acne. I clean my washing machine. I mean the stuff l got out of my washing machine was 🤮. I use a clean wash rag everyday. I change my towel every 3 times. I use a satin pillow. I am sending this to my niece. I need a skincare plan for me. I am 67. Cruelly free, and good stuff without chemicals!! Thanks!!

[@sadiaafroz2094]

chemical ingredients aren’t always bad in skincare products, instead natural ingredients might be more harsh and stripping for the skin...you could use the "glow recipe" products

[@prince5063]

any budget friendly way to do this?

[@surafelgaber5682]

i am really tired of this acne i hope it get better soon or one day it really down your cofidence

[@lindavox8396]

I suggest talk about no sulfates fast hair growth shampoo.

[@tulincreech1524]

Great video! I actually have 11 yr old twin boys who are starting to get acne, one more than the other so I really need very inexpensive over the counter acne routines for kids going through puberty. What products and steps do you recommend? We are already good about their diets and the other factors but as you know with puberty acne is a stubborn pain. Lol thanks in advance!❤

[@db-gb5xi]

Dr Sam Bunting has some teen acne videos.

[@lexijones8414]

Make sure it’s not “fungal acne” it’s treated differently. Most Dermatologist recommend Benzoyl Peroxide start with the lower percentage. You can get Panoxyl Wash. they can share in the shower. The have them put on Differn at night ONLY.

[@FlamingoFan1]

You say in the video use cotton pillowcases but the referred 12 pillowcases on Amazon are shown as micro fiber???

[@mimicoco148]

Dear doc can You pls talk about seborroic dermatite? I have a little around my 'cornice' on my forhead and just a little 'spot' in the hair. Its not a big problem its not greasy skin its not visible but its ruvid there are little crusts.. I use Cerave hydra..La Roche Posay specific I use very milde products for my skin care I use spf 50 and only Inoa l'oreal professionnel at my hairdresser to color my hair one at month .. but my dermatite is still there.Im worry because I don' t want it could be worst in the future . Dio You think is it for stress or what .. I eat well I do not have any intollerance ..my job its a bit stressfull but Iam not rich to relax in a swimming pool all day so I have to earn my money every day to live ... Help pls !!

[@nafisashamim6224]

I m from Bangladesh. And here weither is very hot. Temparature is 38°-40°.is spf 30 enough for our skin?my skin is very oily,acne prone skin. How can i apply neutrogena clear face break out free sunscreen spf 30?? On bear face or i have to first apply moisturizer then have to apply this sunscreen? What shuold i do??

[@Surfsup448]

I’ve always had bumps under my skin. Is it fungal acne? Or what is it?

[@galato4234]

I am using Salycilic acid face wash and I am peeling. Is that normal? thanks.

[@jaystart8783]

I think using oil free face wash all the time is the only thing that worked for me

[@monicagieck7975]

I'm doing your information on washing. I have oily dry skin. I get deep holes with many plugs in tham a scab formes over tham. What will help? I went to a dermatologist she sat across the and wrote a prescription for 275.00. No help at all.

[@mowaotun23]

Can't I just make use of tissue instead of using the clean skin towels you mentioned??

[@barefootblonde78]

how do you fix your skin barrier? i have roscea.