Acne is a widespread skin problem. A lot of people suffer from acne, especially teenagers.
And I know, even you are one of them, and you want to get rid of it, not only you, even everyone, want to get rid of it.
That's why we use various products or medicines to treat acne.
But do you know? How do these products work?
These products and medicines work in different ways. * Some products kill bacteria and reduce acne inflammation.
* And some products to remove excess oil from the skin and decrease acne.
But my questions are :
• Are these products are good for the skin?
• Do these products not have some Side effects?
Now tell me, Do you even think about the product's side effects?
By my prospect answer is yes.
Today we will discuss this issue.
- So which ingredients are good to treat acne?
- And how do you use them?
There are different types of effective ingredients (Medicines) to treat acne:
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Salicylic acid
- Alpha hydroxy acid
- Topical retinol acids and retinoid
- Azelaic acid
- Topical antibiotics
let's discuss the medicines in detail:
a) This is the most common and effective over-the-counter ingredient to treat acne.
b) It kills acne-causing bacteria and releases free oxygen radicals to help cure acne.
c) It removes dead skin cells and unclog pores, by which acne decreases on its own.
d) Benzoyl peroxide is used in various cleansers, lotions, gels, creams, and spot treatments.
e) Because of its antibiotic properties, it proves to be very beneficial for oily skins.
2. Salicylic acid:
a) It prevents skin pores from clogging.
b) Its concentration is usually 0.5 to 5 present.
c) It has anti-inflammatory properties and is used in many cosmetic products such as cleansers, BB cream, spot treatment.
d) It controls excessive oil protection.
e) It stops the excessive shedding of cells.
f) It removes the upper layer of your skin that is the dead skin layer.
g) It also helps in reducing inflammation.
h) It is very effective against mild forms of acne like blackheads and whiteheads.
3. Alpha-hydroxy acid :
a) They exfoliate the skin and help in reducing skin inflammation.
b) this acid also helps in making the skin new and smoother.
c) These are used in various washes, peels, moisturizers, and serums.
d) It is essential to apply sun protection along with this treatment.
4.Topical retinol acids and retinoids:
a) Topical retinol is highly effective in treating moderate to severe acne.
b) It prevents new acne from forming.
c) It results in start to show within eight to twelve weeks.
d) Topical retinoids are also used to treat acne.
e) People who have mixed type acne or inflammatory acne them these topical retinoids prove very beneficial.
f) Do consult your doctor before taking retinoids.
5. Azelaic acid:
a) Azelaic acid is also used in controlling acne.
b) It is also helpful in reducing post-acne spots hyperpigmentation.
6. Topical antibiotics:
a) A lot of times, topical antibiotics such as erythromycin and clindamycin are used.
b) They reduce skin infections, and they don't reach that the deep layer of your skin.
c) These are less effective than systemic antibiotics
d) Taking these without a doctor's advice may lead to side effects.
So, these are some common skincare ingredients that are used to treat acne.
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