Be honest now: do you cleanse, moisturize and treat your skin every single morning and night? Yeah, I didn’t think so. It’s tough, but when you fall off the wagon and start skipping cleansing and preventative treatments, it can undo all the progress you’ve made in your skin. King says you should establish a routine and stick with it, keeping in mind that it takes about a month to see improvement in your skin.

She suggests using a rinse-off cleanser (your skin shouldn’t feel tight after you rinse, if it does then you’ve stripped away your skin’s natural barrier, a no-no). Then you can use a hydrating toner if you want or go straight for a light moisturizer. Then apply an acne treatment with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide over any acne-prone areas and an extra spot treatment on current breakouts.

If you have trouble remembering to cleanse, try using face wipes, like Dermalogica mediBac Clearing Skin Purifying Wipes, $20. You can keep them with you and do a quick cleanse no matter where you are — no excuses.