Ashley Magovern, M.D.
Writer and expert10 months ago
If you suffer from acne, piecing together a skin care routine can be an exercise in trial and error. How do you decipher which key ingredients are most effective and figure out how to use them together? Advice gleaned from well-meaning friends or frantic Googling can be contradictory, confusing, or worse, wrong. That’s why we turned to Ashley Magovern, M.D., board-certified dermatologist and Dermstore’s own medical director. Here, Dr. Magovern outlines her expert-approved morning and nighttime skin care routines for a clearer complexion.
Treating acne effectively is a delicate balance between using the right blend of active products and not irritating or compromising the skin barrier. Acne sufferers often overtreat or over-scrub their breakouts, which already exist on an inflamed skin barrier, and this can make the acne worse. Improving your skin is all about building the right routine.
The products in this routine will help accelerate skin turnover, keep pores clear and reduce inflammation and bacterial counts, leaving you with clearer, healthier skin. When using your new routine, be patient and stay consistent—continue using the products for several more months even after your breakouts have begun to clear.
Ashley Magovern, M.D.
Writer and expert
Ashley Magovern, M.D., is a board-certified dermatologist who owns her own practice, Manhattan Dermatology, in Manhattan Beach, California. She loves all aspects of dermatology, including both the medical and cosmetic components of the discipline. She has a passion for skin care, believes in the importance of a good home routine and loves educating people on how to come up with an individualized plan. She is the medical director for Dermstore.
