5-Step Blemish-Prone Skin Routine

Written by OSEA Staff | Published November 2, 2021

Consistency can make all the difference when you're dealing with blemish-prone skin. No matter how broken out your skin might be, the most important thing is to establish a routine, stick with it, and give it time to work. That’s when real improvements start to happen.

The key takeaway once your skin starts to improve—and this is important—is that any new routine needs at least several weeks before you’ll see real results, and consistency remains just as important even as your skin becomes clearer. In the absence of active breakouts, it’s easy to imagine that your skin no longer needs its routine. But stick with it and the results should keep coming. Your skin (and your mind) will thank you. Ready to take the next step? Start with this 5-step at-home routine.

Step 1

Cleanse

Regular cleansing diminishes excess oil and removes impurities. Cleanse morning and night if you’re oily, and always cleanse after a workout. Begin with clean hands and apply Ocean Cleansing Mudd to damp skin. This seaweed-rich formula effectively unclogs pores, removes excess oil and leaves skin feeling clean and totally refreshed. You’ll love the slightly tingly sensation (thanks to peppermint oil)—you can feel it working its magic and prepping your skin for the rest of your routine.

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Step 2

Tone & Mask

Toners or hydrating mists are an essential part of both your cleansing and treatment steps. Cooling and refreshing, our Sea Minerals Mist deposits a blend of hydrating ingredients onto your skin—including sodium hyaluronate, aloe vera, amino acids, antioxidants and minerals (courtesy of our proprietary seaweed blend and sea salt).

A couple of times a week, follow with a decongesting face mask. The beauty of a mask is that it sits on skin longer than a cleanser, giving the ingredients more time to work. Mist your face again with Sea Minerals Mist, then apply a thin layer of our Red Algae Clarifying Mask. This mask delivers an instant cooling effect while working to clarify and decongest pores. Natural bentonite clay in the formula helps draw out impurities and absorb excess oil. Leave it on for 10–20 minutes.

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Step 3

Meditative Massage

As your mask does its thing, apply a pea-sized amount of Vagus Nerve Oil to your hands and then to the sides of your neck. Close your eyes, take three deep breaths, and begin using our Gua Sha Sculptor. Start at the base of the back of your neck, applying gentle pressure as you glide the tool up to your hairline. Repeat this movement three times. Next, gently glide the sculptor down your neck, starting just below the ear and repeating three times on each side. Each slow, purposeful sweep relieves tension—and feels spectacular.

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Step 4

Treat

Hyaluronic acid hydrates skin on contact. Practically weightless, it doesn’t sit on skin or clog pores, making it amazing for all skin types (even very oily and blemish prone). And despite the “acid” in the name, hyaluronic acid is not exfoliating at all.

After removing your mask with a warm, wet cloth, spritz your face once more with Sea Minerals Mist. Then, apply a few drops of our bestselling Hyaluronic Sea Serum to slightly damp skin. Not only does our gel serum improve skin hydration after one use*, but in a clinical study, 100% of participants showed improvement in fine lines and wrinkles.* *Based on an independent third-party clinical study conducted on 31 women after 1 use.

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Step 5

Moisturize

Try to resist the urge to pick—it can make a blemish last much longer, not to mention lead to scarring. Instead, target blemishes with our clarifying and moisturizing Essential Corrective Complex. This fast-absorbing face oil is loaded with a refreshing blend of rosemary, tea tree, and thyme to help keep skin looking healthy and balanced. It also comes with a rollerball applicator that makes application a breeze. Roll it on where it’s needed most.

Follow with our Seabiotic® Water Cream. Don’t be fooled by the airy feel: this stuff is clinically tested to deliver over 72 hours of continuous hydration.* A blend of seaweed and a microbiome-friendly pre and probiotic** visibly promote skin radiance, while nourishing squalane provides long-lasting moisturization.

Take a few more deep breaths and enjoy how fresh and renewed your skin feels.

*Based on an independent third-party clinical study conducted on 31 women
.**The probiotic in this formula is nonviable. This means it is not a live organism.