Why acne marks linger
Inflammation from breakouts tells melanocytes to deposit pigment. If you then strip the barrier (harsh scrubs, daily acids), inflammation continues and marks stay longer. The fix: low irritation + steady turnover + brighteners.
Core rules (face)
✅ Short contact, low frequency. Enzymes/kojic in brief sessions—not daily.
✅ Moisturize after every active. A healthy barrier = faster fading.
✅ Hands only. No brushes/loofahs on active days.
✅ Sun/heat habits. Shade, hats, and avoid hot-water face washing.
Actives & contact times (face)
✅ Papaya enzyme cleanse: 30–45 seconds, 2–3×/week.
✅ Kojic brightening soap: 20–30 seconds max, 1–2×/week on resilient skin only (skip if sting).
✅ Vitamin C serum: thin layer on dry skin most mornings (non-irritating antioxidant support).
30-day cadence (example)
Week 1 (Reset & Prime)
1. Mon: Gentle cleanse → Moisturizer
2. Tue: Papaya enzyme (30–45s) → Rinse → Moisturizer
3. Wed: Gentle cleanse → Vitamin C serum → Moisturizer
4. Thu: Gentle cleanse → Moisturizer
5. Fri: Papaya enzyme (30–45s) → Rinse → Moisturizer
6. Sat: Gentle cleanse → Moisturizer
7. Sun: Rest/hydrate only
Week 2 (Introduce Brightener Carefully)
✅ Keep Week-1 flow; add Kojic (20–30s) once this week on a calm-skin day.
✅ Vitamin C on non-enzyme mornings as tolerated.
Week 3 (Build Consistency, Not Aggression)
✅ Papaya: 2–3× this week.
✅ Kojic: up to 2× only if zero irritation.
✅ One “repair night” midweek: moisturizer only.
Week 4 (Consolidate Gains)
✅ Maintain the same rotation.
✅ If edges are fading but centers persist, spot-focus kojic (20s) only on marks, not whole face.
Sensitive-skin modifications
✅ Enzyme 1–2×/week; skip kojic for now.
✅ Vitamin C every other morning.
✅ If any sting/tightness: pause actives 48–72h, then resume gentler.
Breakout-day rules
✅ No kojic/exfoliating that day.
✅ Cleanse gently → moisturize → non-comedogenic SPF/hat if outdoors.
Photo-tracking checklist
✅ Lighting: daylight near a window, same time each week.
✅ Angles: straight-on + left/right 45°.
✅ Days: 1, 7, 14, 30.
✅ Notes: contact times, any irritation, cycle/stress changes.
Troubleshooting
✅ Dry/tight: shorten contact, add a rest night, richer moisturizer.
✅ No change by Day 30: verify you actually hit 2–3 enzyme sessions + 0–2 kojic sessions/week, kept contact short, and moisturized after every active.
✅ irritation: remove kojic; keep only enzyme + vitamin C; rebuild slowly.
Build your face routine
🏆 LEK — Mini Full Body & Face Brightening / Acne Kit — streamlined system (face + body PIH):
https://joliesskincare.com/products/limited-edition-kit
🏆 2-in-1 Papaya x Vitamin C Facial Cleanser — gentle enzymatic resurfacing (face):
https://joliesskincare.com/products/2-in-1-papaya-x-vitamin-c-facial-cleanser
🏆 Intense Unifying Vitamin C Serum — daily antioxidant + glow support:
https://joliesskincare.com/products/intense-unifying-vitamin-c-serum
🏆 Kojic Acid x Vitamin C Brightening Soap — very short-contact spot use on resilient skin only:
https://joliesskincare.com/products/kojic-acid-x-vitamin-c-brightening-soap-1
Optional add-ons:
🎀 Exfoliating Soap — texture support for body; avoid daily face use:
https://joliesskincare.com/products/exfoliating-soap