09/04/2024
Here's a list of the most effective acne-fighting ingredients and what it does to the skin.
🧡Benzoyl peroxide: This active ingredient reduces acne-causing bacteria on your skin.
🧡Salicylic acid: Because it unclogs pores and exfoliates the skin, salicylic acid works best on whiteheads and blackheads.
🧡Alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) treat acne by removing dead skin cells and reducing inflammation. They also improve the appearance of acne scars by stimulating the growth of new skin. Two types of alpha hydroxy acids found in acne products are glycolic acid and lactic acid.
🧡 Sulfur: It removes dead skin cells that clog your pores. It also helps remove excess oil (sebum) that may cause breakouts.
🧡Adapalene: A retinoid, this active ingredient helps to clear blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples.
🧡Azelaic acid: It fights acne and can also fade the dark spots that appear when an acne spot clears.
🧡Retinoic acid: a derivative of vitamin A, it targets acne by increasing the skin cell turnover.
These ingredients are effective in fighting acne. However, do note that the wrong combinations and improper use of these products will most likely produce skin irritation. Most of these can also make your skin sensitive to sun.
The right combinations of these products can help you achieve a clearer, pimple-free skin. Talk with your dermatologist and get the most effective treatments for your skin.❤
Sources:
https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/acne/diy/adult-acne-treatment
https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/acne/derm-treat/treat
https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/features/best-ingredients-for-acne-prone-skin
