prevent future breakouts Ditch your make-up wipes Stick to sulphatefree face cleansers Wash your face and body last in the shower Cut out anything with fragrance Keep your hands off your face

Sorry, but they can’t effectively break down pore-clogging dirt, oil or make-up – at least not as well as a cleansing oil can [try The Body Shop Camomile Silky Cleansing Oil, £12]. Any gunk left on the skin overnight is a recipe for spots. Plus, all the rubbing and tugging that comes with wipes can aggravate already acne-prone skin.

So wipes don’t do enough, but harsh surfactants like sulphates (AKA sulfates, and often labelled as “sodium lauryl sulfate” or “sodium laureth sulfate” on a product’s ingredient list) do too much. Along with erasing dirt and grime, they can strip away your skin’s natural oils and deplete its protective barrier, making it more susceptible to excess oil production and acne. A solid sulphate-free choice:

Dr Sam’s Flawless Cleanser, £16.

Hair conditioners are usually loaded with heavy oils and butters that can trigger breakouts when they linger on your skin. So condition your hair, rinse it thoroughly, throw it in a clip, then wash your face and body as normal (remember, ideally with something sulphate-free) to get rid of pore-clogging residue.

Scent – synthetic or natural – is an irritant that can exacerbate acne. Opt for fragrance-free skincare products where possible, and switch to fragrance-free laundry detergent too. Perfumed particles in the scented kind can get stuck in the fabric of clothes, towels and masks, and irritate sensitised skin.

Not just in COVID times – when bacteria from your fingers mixes with oil on your skin, it’s a one-way ticket to breakouts.