While it may not be true that dirty skin is more prone to spots you still need a good cleansing regime to keep breakouts at bay. Use a cream-based cleanser every morning and evening to properly remove blockages from your pores. Try my New Edition Cleanser for squeaky clean skin.

Ensuring your skin has the correct balance is essential: too much acid and it gets oily and spotty; too much alkaline and you’ll get dry patches. Our Ella Jane Refresh Wipes boast a combination of peppermint and spearmint to minimise oil secretion, balance PH levels and refine pores.

One of the issues with oily skin is it can lack moisture so keeping it hydrated is vital to maintain a healthy, glowing complexion. My Peppermint Hydrogel is perfect as it really hydrates while at the same time it stops skin producing too much oil. It can also help improve the shine on your T-zone.

Just because you have oily skin doesn’t mean you should steer clear of oil-based products. My SOS Oil Serum balances the oil levels, while its blend of vitamins helps to repair acne, scars and damaged skin. It has been proven to shrink spots and blackheads thanks to its antiviral properties.

Acne scarring is problematic because the skin becomes weak and new spots can easily form. My Bee Polish is a non-abrasive exfoliator that helps ease the appearance of scars and lighten pigmentation while extracting toxins without harming the outer layer of the skin. It is also designed to boost the immunity, thanks to its Echinacea content, making it great for those with irritation and sensitivity.

Discourage spots by choosing skincare that will soothe skin and bring it to the correct equilibrium. My Youthful Moisturiser works to improve blackheads and reduce pores, and the addition of St John’s Wort oil acts as a calming antiseptic.

My Age Defiance Cream reduces scar formation and prevents spot breakouts thanks to the addition of hyaluronic acid. It’s the ‘all rounder’ designed for all skin types and is particularly good for soothing irritated, acne-prone, blemished or sensitive and oily skins.

To find out more about what causes spots and how to combat them, check out my series of blogs:

Keeping Breakouts At Bay.

Where Do Your Spots Appear.

And How Do I Combat Breakouts.