My Effective Acne Treatment Routine for Dark Skin

After years of struggling with acne-prone skin, I finally found a routine that works for melanin-rich skin. Here's what transformed my skin:

**Morning Routine:**

- Gentle cleanser with salicylic acid

- Niacinamide serum (10%)

- Lightweight moisturizer with hyaluronic acid

- SPF 50 (non-comedogenic)

**Evening Routine:**

- Double cleanse

- Retinol (started with 0.25%, now using 0.5%)

- Moisturizer with ceramides

- Spot treatment for active breakouts

The key is consistency and patience. It took about 3 months to see significant improvement, but now my skin is clearer than it's been in years!