How to get clear skin (naturally)

Why less is more and how to support your skin’s natural clarity.

Clear skin is often marketed as a prize at the end of a complicated routine – layer after layer of products promising miracles. But at Franchine Young Ireland, we believe something different:

🌿 Clear skin comes from simplicity, not struggle.

If your skin feels congested, irritated, or prone to breakouts, it might be time to look at your routine – not to add more, but to strip it back and support your skin’s natural ability to balance and heal.

Here’s how to get clearer skin, naturally.

1. Ditch the foam. Choose a balm.

Harsh cleansers (especially foaming or exfoliating ones) can strip your skin of the oils it needs to stay healthy - leaving it vulnerable to inflammation, dryness, and breakouts.

What to try instead:
Use a balm cleanser like our Wonder Balm, which gently melts away makeup, dirt, and impurities without disrupting your skin’s delicate barrier. It cleanses and nourishes - no tightness, no residue.

2. Feed your skin the good stuff

Your skin is your body’s largest organ – and it responds to what you feed it. Plant-based, organic ingredients rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants can help repair and protect the skin from within.

Look for:

• Cold-pressed oils (like jojoba and rosehip)
  
  
• Soothing botanicals (like chamomile and calendula)
  
  
• Balms that support moisture retention and calm inflammation
  
  

3. Keep it calm and consistent

Overloading your skin with new products or harsh actives can trigger stress and sensitivity. If your skin is acting out, it’s often a sign it needs a break.

Clear skin tip:
Pick one or two gentle, multitasking products and stick with them for at least 2-3 weeks. Consistency is key – and sometimes the simplest routines give the best results.

4. Know That Balance is the Goal

Contrary to what many brands suggest, your skin is not a problem to be fixed. It’s a living system that’s always working to restore balance. Your job? Support it, don’t fight it.

That means:

✔️ Hydrate (but don’t over-cleanse)
✔️ Nourish (but don’t overload)
✔️ Protect (but don’t suffocate)

✨ One balm to simplify it all

If you’re ready to return to a gentler, clearer approach to skincare, our Wonder Balm is a great place to start. Use it as a cleanser, moisturiser, or overnight treatment to calm, clarify, and support your skin – all in one step.

Formulated with organic oils and botanical extracts, it’s suitable for all skin types (even sensitive or breakout-prone).

Want to try it for yourself?

Get 20% off your first order when you subscribe and save.
Because clear skin doesn’t need to be complicated - just cared for.

[Explore Wonder Balm →]