How Mariam Reduced Hormonal Acne by 70% in 8 Weeks
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Client: Mariam, 24 years old
Skin Concern: Persistent hormonal acne (chin & jawline)
Duration: 8 weeks
Goal: Control breakouts, reduce inflammation, and prevent new acne
Background
Mariam had struggled with hormonal acne for over two years. Pimples mostly appeared around her chin and jawline—classic signs of hormone-related flare-ups. She tried different products, but most were too harsh and caused irritation.
She wanted a routine that was gentle, affordable, and effective.
What We Did
Week 1–2: Reset Phase
To avoid irritation, she stopped all harsh products (scrubs, strong toners, whitening creams).
We introduced a simple routine:
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Cleanser: Gentle, non-foaming gel cleanser (morning & night)
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Treatment: 2.5% benzoyl peroxide every other night
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Moisturizer: Lightweight, non-comedogenic
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Sunscreen: SPF 50 daily
Her skin became calmer with fewer painful bumps.
Week 3–4: Balancing Hormones + Skin Barrier
We added:
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Niacinamide serum (AM) for oil control & redness
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Omega-3 supplements for internal inflammation
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Reduced dairy intake (one of her major triggers)
Breakouts reduced by around 40%, especially around her period.
Week 5–6: Targeted Treatment
Introduced:
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Salicylic acid 2% (2–3x per week) to unclog pores
Her painful cystic acne dropped significantly.
Week 7–8: Routine Stabilization
Mariam stayed consistent.
Results at week 8:
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70% fewer acne breakouts
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Less oiliness
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Smoother texture
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Inflammation reduced dramatically
Her confidence improved, and she now maintains the same routine.
Final Results
✔️ Hormonal acne reduced by 70%
✔️ No more painful cysts
✔️ Balanced oil production
✔️ Skin barrier restored
✔️ Long-term manageable routine
Key Lessons
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Simplicity works better than too many products
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Hormonal acne improves when diet & skincare work together
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Consistency always beats expensive treatments
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Sunscreen prevents dark marks from getting worse

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