This cycle of aggressive treatment was only minimally effective, as my skin would be acne-free for a couple of weeks and then, boom—the flaky, dry, dehydrated state somehow triggered more breakouts. It was an exhausting hamster wheel that I had to get off, and I had to learn not only what triggered more breakouts but also about how to care for my skin and nurture it with creams and specialty products. After I switched from hyperactive to calming, my skin started to heal and improve. Weleda’s plant-rich, nurturing skin care products are simple, calming, and have helped me find my happy. Here’s how it looks. In addition to infusing your routine with plant-rich ingredients and calming rituals, consider spreading out your specialty treatments and, for masking treatments that focus on resurfacing or refining skin’s texture, begin with a once a week application, and be certain to follow up with gentle, soothing products. The balance really is beautiful. It’s a delicate little waltz, but once you master it, your skin will rejoice!
