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I have oily, acne-prone skin & was guilty of a skincare mistake that made it worse – now I know how to keep it in check
He formulated many of his products from his own skin problems
A BEAUTY pro has shared some of his trials and triumphs when it comes to his oily, acne-prone skin.
He admitted that he made a huge skincare mistake, but learned from his ways and now knows how to keep it in check.
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Matter of Fact CEO and Founder Paul Baek started the clinical skincare brand that focuses on efficacy and innovation.
The former K-pop musician expanded into the beauty space after he struggled with acne and other skin-related issues.
He shared some of his tried and true methods that keep it in check with The U.S. Sun.
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"I have very oily, acne-prone skin that’s prone to post-blemish dark spots," he admitted.
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To keep his skin issues in check, he revealed that he needs to use chemical exfoliants, like hydroxy acids, regularly.
He shared that he actually formulated Matter of Fact's Resurfacing + Hydrating Serum, $88, after his skin.
The best-selling item "effectively but gently resurfaces the skin, while niacinamide, tranexamic acid, and pine bark extract help to even out skin tone and soothe skin."
He explained that he needed something strong enough to keep his pores clean but gentle enough to use every day.
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According to the product description, it "balances powerful yet gentle exfoliation with deep hydration to help achieve smoother, brighter, more radiant-looking skin - without the irritation."
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Baek also touched on a few common skincare misconceptions.
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A big one is that oily, acne-prone skin needs to be treated harshly to see improvement.
"I see so many people trying to 'scrub away' or 'dry out their breakouts only to suffer from red, flaky, irritated skin that breaks out even more," he said.
Baek added that he was guilty of this when he was younger.
He explained that all skin, including acne-prone skin, can benefit from a gentle approach.
The founder recommended including non-stripping cleansers and gentle moisturizers in your regimen.
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It can "offset" irritation that sometimes comes with certain acne treatments.
Baek said another misconception is that darker skin tones don’t need to protect their skin from the sun.
"While more melanated skin types do tend to wrinkle less than lighter skin types, they also tend to suffer more from pigmentation issues," he explained.
They are often aggravated by unprotected sun exposure, so the CEO offered budget-friendly options.
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- Keep your skin hydrated internally by drinking water and externally with moisturizer.
- Always use sunscreen, even if you're not in direct sunlight.
- Use Vitamin C to brighten the skin and don't forget to apply to your neck.
- Argireline Solution 10%, $9.70, The Ordinary
- The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Face Serum, $10, Sephora
- The Inkey List Caffeine De-puffing + Dark Circle Eye Cream, $11, Sephora
- CeraVe Anti Aging Retinol Serum, $12, Walmart
- CeraVe Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid, $14.58, Amazon
"One of the best things you can do for your skin to prevent premature aging is to protect it from the sun," he said.
.He shared a few affordable choices that promote anti-aging.
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The Innisfree Daily UV Defense SPF 36, $18, the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ $18, and the Trader Joe’s Daily Facial Sunscreen SPF 40, $8.99, are all under $20.
But sun protection can be much more than sunscreen, so Baek suggested also wearing sun-protective clothing, like hats and face shields.
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