If you feel like your skin breaks out more in the summer, it’s not just your imagination.

“When you’re outside in hotter weather, you tend to sweat more,” says board-certified dermatologist and LovelySkin CEO Dr. Joel Schlessinger. “When sweat accumulates on the skin and mixes with makeup, dirt and oil, it all can contribute to blocked pores and acne.”

Wondering how to get rid of summer acne? Shifting your skin care to create a summer acne routine can help your skin look clearer all season long. Vichy Laboratories, a French brand named for the mineral-rich Vichy volcanic water that powers its products, has a number of formulas that deserve to be a part of your summer skin care for acne-prone skin. Read on for the lowdown on the best Vichy products for acne, including:

• The best cleansers to kick off your summer acne routine
• A daily moisturizer and sunscreen from Vichy’s acne set that won’t aggravate breakouts
• Acne fighting treatments to target existing breakouts

How To Get Rid of Summer Acne In 3 Steps

Kick off your summer acne routine by washing your face with a medicated cleanser in the morning and at night before bed. Vichy Normaderm PhytoAction Daily Deep Cleansing Gel has 0.5% salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid that helps curb acne by reducing inflammation and dissolving the dead skin cells that cause blocked pores.

Step #1: Cleanse at Home and on the Go

For a mid-day refresh, stash Vichy Purete Thermale 3-in-1 Micellar Cleansing Water Makeup Remover Wipes with Vitamin E in your bag. These disposable cleansing cloths are the perfect quick complement to any summer acne routine as they help wipe away sweat, makeup and other impurities after a tough workout, day outside in the summer heat or for those nights when you need to remove your makeup quickly before bed.

With a quick swipe, vitamin E helps condition the skin while Vichy Micellar Technology helps clear away dirt and excess oil that might otherwise linger until your next face-washing leading to a potential breakout.

Step #2: Keep Skin Moisturized and Protected

Vichy Normaderm PhytoAction Acne Control Daily Moisturizer was specifically formulated with skin care ingredients ideal for adult acne to create the perfect Vichy acne set for aging skin. This moisturizer combines the power of hyaluronic acid to infuse skin with hydration, salicylic acid with kaolin for acne control and vitamin C to help brighten skin and reduce the appearance of acne scars.

Daily protection against the sun’s damaging rays is crucial for everyone, including acne-prone types. Vichy Capital Soleil Mineral Tinted Sunscreen Ultra Lightweight Lotion SPF 60 is non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog pores and potentially cause more breakouts.

Not only is this tinted moisturizer great for all skin types, its formula is non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog pores and potentially cause more breakouts, making it one of the best Vichy acne-prone skin products. This ultra-light sunscreen delivers a natural-looking sheer tint with sun protection using titanium dioxide, a broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen.

Step #3: Treat Existing Breakouts and Prevent Future Acne

The last step in your summer acne routine is to treat existing pimples and prevent future blemishes from forming. For how to get rid of summer acne, start by wetting a cotton pad with Vichy Purete Thermale Mineral Micellar Water - Combination to Oily Skin and swipe it gently across your whole face. This micellar water treatment contains salicylic and lactic acids, both potent exfoliators that are designed to help sweep away dead skin cells, so pores stay clear.

Lastly, squeeze out a bit of Vichy Normaderm S.O.S. Acne Rescue Spot Corrector and dot it directly onto any existing pimples. This potent spot treatment contains 10% sulfur, glycolic acid and niacinamide, which work together to help absorb excess oil and dry out active breakouts.

Pimple patches are another tool to have on hand for summer skin care for acne-prone skin. To learn more, read our blog post Do Pimple Patches Really Work?