How to Choose the Best Products for Acne Prone Skin
With the wide range of products available in the market, the choices can get overwhelming when it comes to choosing the best products for acne. Before jumping in, it’s important to know what to look for in a product first.
How to choose the best products for acne prone skin
Here is a list of ingredients you should look out for and how the best products for acne specifically address these issues.
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Benzoyl Peroxide
Found in most acne medications, it is arguably the most effective in treatment and prevention of acne. It kills the acne-causing bacteria on your skin, removes excess oil that also causes acne, and exfoliates dead skin cells. However, you should be wary of the amount of benzoyl peroxide used in your product. A large amount of benzoyl peroxide can dry out your skin and lead to irritation, so it is advised that you use products with 2.5% benzoyl peroxide or less to let your skin get used to it.
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Salicylic Acid
Salicyclic acid helps in unclogging your pores and exfoliating dead skin cells. As it is related to aspirin, it has anti-inflammatory properties, and is more friendly to the skin than glycolic acid.
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Sulfur
Sulfur has the same antimicrobial properties as benzoyl peroxide, but as it is thick and heavy upon application, it is mostly used as a spot treatment. Used to clear singular problem areas as opposed to applying it on your whole face, putting a small amount on a particularly large spot is enough. It removes dead skin cells and helps remove excess oil, but can cause dry skin. It can also have a strong smell, so it is recommended to be used with other products.
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Tea Tree Oil
A great natural alternative when you want to let your face rest from chemicals, tea tree oil also has antibacterial properties that help in clearing up acne-riddled skin. As it is not chemical, it is not as fast-acting, but the end results are surely worth the wait. People who have sensitive skin or eczema should, however, exercise caution when using products with tea tree oil, as some people find it too harsh on their skin.
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Kojic Acid
As it has whitening properties, Kojic Acid is used to help lighten dark areas and spots left behind by acne breakouts. Uncommonly used but not unheard of, it is advised to be used with products like salicylic acid. With the top layer of skin cleansed, it would be easier for the skin to absorb the kojic acid and help show faster results.
Treating acne with oral medication
When topical treatments alone don’t show results, your dermatologist may recommend treating your acne with oral acne medication such as Lactezin®.
Lactezin® is a pimple treatment that contains a breakthrough formulation of natural ingredients such as Lactoferrin, Vitamin E and Zinc. It can help treat pimples and can also help prevent it from recurring. To know more about this acne treatment, click here: How Lactezin Works
If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
ASC Ref No. U081P031521LS
