9 Habits WORSENING Your Acne| skin of colour Dr Vanita Rattan

9 Habits WORSENING Your Acne | Doctor V Explains ✨ 👍 FREE E-Book for Skin of Colour: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3bWFUlF ✅ FREE 74-page Hair Growth Guide: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4ngVGKc ⸻ Struggling with acne that just won’t improve — no matter what products you use? Your skincare routine might not be the problem. Your habits could be. In this video, Dr Vanita Rattan breaks down 9 everyday habits that are actually WORSE than your acne, especially for melanin-rich skin, where inflammation can easily lead to dark spots and PIH. You’ll learn: • Why over-cleansing damages the skin barrier and worsens breakouts • How skipping moisturiser can increase oil production and acne • The hidden acne triggers in hair products, pillowcases, and stress • Why harsh exfoliation and generic advice backfire for skin of colour • How poor sleep, stress, and sunscreen avoidance fuel inflammation This video is essential viewing if you’re acne-prone, sensitive, or struggling with post-acne pigmentation. ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps – 9 Habits Worsening Your Acne 00:00 Intro 00:47 Habit 1 – Over-cleansing (The microbiome trap) 01:41 Habit 2 – Ignoring moisturiser (The ceramide deficit) 02:33 Habit 3 – Picking or squeezing pimples 02:58 Habit 4 – Using harsh exfoliants 03:45 Habit 5 – Not changing pillowcases 04:15 Habit 6 – Using comedogenic hair products 04:41 Habit 7 – Skipping sunscreen 05:35 Habit 8 – Stress & poor sleep 06:03 Habit 9 – Following generic advice ⸻ 📘 Download your FREE E-Guide to Skin of Colour: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3bWFUlF Dr Vanita Rattan’s channel provides weekly, science-based education for skin of colour, covering acne, pigmentation, sensitivity, barrier damage, ageing, uneven skin tone, and safe ingredient use. ⸻ 📲 Follow for more skin of colour education: Instagram (Brand): @skincarebydrv Instagram (Dr V): @drvanitarattan TikTok: @drvanitarattan Facebook Group: Skin of Colour Community ⸻ ⚕️ Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalised advice. ⸻ ✨ Hashtags #acnehabits #acneeducation #skinofcolour #melaninrichskin #postacnehyperpigmentation #PIH #acneproneskin #sensitiveskin #skinbarrier #drvanitarattan #skincarebydrv #skincareeducation