At Karee Hays, our philosophy is grounded in education, consistency, and building a routine that supports the skin barrier. Whether you're dealing with stubborn breakouts or chronic redness, we've broken down the essentials to help you take control of your skincare with confidence.

Acne-Prone Skin

Acne-prone skin can be frustrating to navigate, especially when breakouts feel unpredictable and stubborn. If you're struggling with blemishes or congestion, here are a few essential guidelines to keep your skin clear, calm, and balanced.

• Use gentle exfoliating acids to decongest pores. Ingredients like glycolic and salicylic acid help keep dead skin cells and oil buildup in check—but skip the gritty scrubs. Over-scrubbing can damage your skin barrier and disrupt your natural pH.
  
  
• Hydrate daily. Even oily or acne-prone skin needs proper hydration. When skin is dehydrated, it can actually produce more oil to compensate. Look for lightweight, non-comedogenic formulas like our Sheer Peptide Gel to lock in moisture without clogging pores.
  
  
• Stick to fragrance-free, non-comedogenic products. Sensitizing ingredients and pore-cloggers can sneak into your routine and undo your progress. Read your labels, and simplify where you can.

• Skip moisturizer. Stripping your skin or skipping hydration can signal your sebaceous glands to work overtime, making oiliness worse.
  
  
• Overdo it with spot treatments. Drying out a breakout can sometimes make inflammation worse. Instead, treat with consistency and barrier-supportive ingredients.
  
  
• Layer too many active ingredients at once. Mixing acids, retinoids, and exfoliants can overwhelm your skin and trigger more breakouts. Less is often more.

Recommended Products

Clear Toning Pads

A daily swipe of glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acid to tone and exfoliate gently.

Retexturize Weekly Pad

A once-a-week boost for refining texture and tone.

Sheer Peptide Gel

Lightweight, oil-free hydration that calms and strengthens.

Rosacea & Redness-Prone Skin

Redness, flushing, and sensitivity can make caring for your skin feel complicated—but it doesn’t have to be. We focus on calming inflammation, protecting the skin barrier, and eliminating common irritants that trigger rosacea flare-ups. If your skin leans reactive, here are some foundational guidelines to help you build a barrier-first routine.

• Use a gentle, pH-balanced cleanser. Cleansing is a key part of your routine, but harsh formulas can strip the skin. Hydra Cleanse Foamyremoves buildup while preserving your natural moisture barrier.
  
  
• Hydrate with calming, barrier-supportive ingredients. Look for humectants like hyaluronic acid and peptides that help draw in moisture without irritation. Sheer Peptide Gel is a perfect daily hydrator for redness-prone skin.
  
  
• Moisturize with care. Reinforcing your barrier is one of the most important steps in calming rosacea symptoms. Crème Riche delivers rich, restorative moisture that soothes and protects.

• Use scrubs or strong exfoliants.Physical exfoliants and strong actives can cause micro-tears or flare-ups. Skip the scrubs in favor of gentle, hydrating routines.
  
  
• Skip hydration. Even if your skin feels oily or hot, it still needs moisture to heal and stay resilient.
  
  
• Overdo it with product layering. Keep your routine simple, targeted, and free of unnecessary fragrance or essential oils.

Recommended Products

Hydra Cleanse Foamy

A non-stripping daily cleanser ideal for sensitive skin.

Sheer Peptide Gel

Lightweight moisture that calms and strengthens.

Crème Riche

Rich, nourishing hydration to support a healthy skin barrier.