Acne Is Not Dirty Skin — It’s Inflamed Skin
Let’s break the biggest lie you were ever told:
Acne is not caused by dirt.
It’s caused by inflammation, stress, hormones, barrier damage, and overwhelmed skin.
If soap could cure acne, no one would still have it.
Why You Keep Getting Acne Even After “Good Skincare”
Because your skin is tired.
- Too many actives
- Harsh face washes
- Skipping moisturizer
- Constant product switching
- Panic-spot-treating every breakout
You’re not treating acne.
You’re provoking it.
What Acne Actually Is
Acne is your skin saying:
“I am irritated.”
“I am inflamed.”
“I am unprotected.”
Oil is not the villain.
Bacteria is not the villain.
A weakened barrier + inflammation is the real cause.
The Biggest Acne Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes
- Drying out pimples till they peel
- Using scrubs on active acne
- Applying 3 treatments at once
- Stopping moisturizer during breakouts
- Treating every bump like an emergency
Panicked skin breaks out more.
The Calm Way to Treat Acne (That Actually Works)
Acne heals when the skin feels safe again.
Your basic acne routine should look like this:
1. Gentle Cleanser
No stripping. No over-washing.
2. Calming Toner or Essence
Centella, heartleaf, mugwort — think calm, not sharp.
3. One Acne Treatment Only
Not five. ONE.
4. Lightweight Moisturizer
Yes, even during breakouts.
5. Sunscreen (Daily)
Unprotected acne leaves permanent marks.
That’s it.
Not brutal. Not dramatic. Just consistent.
How Long Acne Takes to Actually Improve
Real timelines, no false hope:
- Active breakouts calm → 2–3 weeks
- New acne reduces → 4–6 weeks
- Marks begin to fade → 8–12 weeks
Fast fixes create slow damage.
Slow healing creates stable skin.
One Truth Most People Don’t Want to Hear
If your acne products:
- Burn
- Peel
- Sting
- Or hurt
They are not “working harder.”
They are injuring your skin while chasing acne.
Clear skin should never hurt to exist.
✨ At Koraya Beauty, we don’t fight acne — we calm it.