Anti-acne Ingredients
Skincare ingredients from the Anti-acne family — what each one does, its benefits, which skin types it suits, how to use it, and what to pair it with or avoid.
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3 ingredients
- Benzoyl PeroxideBenzoyl Peroxide (BPO)
Benzoyl peroxide is one of the most effective over-the-counter acne treatments; it releases oxygen inside the pore that kills acne-causing bacteria (C. acnes). It also helps clear clogged pores and reduce inflammation, and bacteria do not build resistance to it.
Anti-acne - SulfurSulfur (colloidal sulfur)
Sulfur is a mineral with a long history in skincare that works as a gentle keratolytic, loosening dead cells, absorbing excess oil and fighting bacteria. It usually comes as a mask or a targeted spot treatment.
Anti-acne - Zinc PCAZinc PCA, Zinc L-Pyrrolidone Carboxylate
Zinc PCA is a form of zinc bound to the hydrating PCA molecule, making it easily absorbed and gentle on skin. It is known for controlling oil and calming blemish-prone skin.
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