9 Best Face Cleansers for Acne-Prone Skin
Acne
isn’t just a problem for teens. Those pesky zits and pimples can pop up
at any age. Whether it’s your diet, environment or stress that’s to
blame, you don’t have to suffer helplessly. “I tell my acne patients to
look for acne facial cleansers that contain salicylic acid, glycolic acid or benzoyl peroxide,”
says board-certified dermatologist Cynthia Bailey, M.D., president and
CEO of Advanced Skin Care and Dermatology Physicians, Inc. and Founder
of DrBaileySkinCare.com.
“Acne cleansers with these ingredients will gradually unclog pores,
reduce the size of existing blackheads and slow or stop the formation of
new ones,” she says. “Benzoyl peroxide is also the best ingredient for
treating the acne-causing bacteria called p. acnes. In fact, study after
study continues to show that benzoyl peroxide is more effective than
prescription topical antibiotics at treating p. acnes.”
Dr. Bailey also points out that using an acne cleanser twice daily (both morning and evening) is the easiest and most convenient way to deliver acne-fighting ingredients to your delicate facial skin. These cleansers then penetrate your pores and remove makeup and other skin care products, dead cells, oil and bacteria that accumulate throughout the day—all of which can make your acne worse.
To properly apply your acne cleanser, “wet your face with warm water first, then lather your cleanser over all of your facial skin,” Dr. Bailey advises. “Depending on your skin type, you can use your fingers, an exfoliating cloth or a sonic skin-cleansing brush system. Rinse well with warm water to remove the lather entirely. Some of the important acne cleanser ingredients will stay behind, but the cleanser’s foaming agents as well as built-up oil, dead cells, products and bacteria will be rinsed off of your skin.”
Aside from a facial cleanser, Dr. Bailey also recommends using a skin toner or astringent to remove even more oil and deliver additional acne-fighting ingredients. And if your acne is really severe, seek advice from your dermatologist on additional topical products, medicines, moisturizers and sunscreen to apply on top of these cleansers.
With that in mind, here are the nine top-rated acne-fighting cleansers I have took time to worked on.
1. Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel
A soap-free foaming cleanser, this gel clears pores without drying out your skin. It contains mint extract to soothe inflammation, quillaja saponaria to remove toxins and lavender extract to minimize the appearance of pores and balance pH levels.
2. SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub
An exfoliator gentle enough to use every day, even on acne-prone skin, this scrub uses diatomaceous earth microbeads to clear pores without irritating skin. It contains aloe vera, which soothes and softens skin, and citrus oils, which purify and brighten your complexion.
3. Obagi Nu-Derm Foaming Gel
Perfect for normal to oily skin types, this foaming gel cleanser cleans deep into pores to remove dirt, oil and other acne-causing impurities. The oat amino acids and alfalfa extract fight existing blemishes and clear out excess sebum, while aloe vera soothes inflammation and cools redness.
4. Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Cleanser
Certified natural, organic and vegan as well as cruelty- and paraben-free, this cleanser purifies your skin without stripping it of its natural moisture. It uses tea tree oil to neutralize bacteria, preventing breakouts, while willow bark slows the production of oil.
5. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel
This soap-, alcohol- and oil-free cleanser gently purifies the skin without drying your skin. It also helps prevent future breakouts by keeping excess oil in check.
6. iS Clinical Cleansing Complex
Perfect for all skin types for both men and women of any age, this gentle, clarifying face wash will leave you with smooth, blemish-free skin. Full of antioxidants derived from chamomile and centella asiatica, it helps heal skin damage and prevent further UV damage.
7. Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant
Restore your skins natural glow while eliminating blemishes with this salicylic acid exfoliating cleanser. It soothes inflammation and reduces redness as it promotes faster cell regeneration and shields against free-radical damage.
8. Yon-Ka Gel Nettoyant Cleansing Gel
Invigorate your skin while purifying it of dirt, oil and makeup. Both red algae and lavender help reduce redness and inflammation, and vitamin A promotes healthy cell growth for younger-looking skin. After use, your skin is left feeling clean and refreshed.
9. Avene Cleanance Cleansing Gel for Face and Body
This cleanser removes dirt, oil and other impurities without disturbing your skin’s pH levels. It also refines pore size to help reduce excess sebum production. Thermal spring water calms irritation and soothes inflammation.
Dr. Bailey also points out that using an acne cleanser twice daily (both morning and evening) is the easiest and most convenient way to deliver acne-fighting ingredients to your delicate facial skin. These cleansers then penetrate your pores and remove makeup and other skin care products, dead cells, oil and bacteria that accumulate throughout the day—all of which can make your acne worse.
To properly apply your acne cleanser, “wet your face with warm water first, then lather your cleanser over all of your facial skin,” Dr. Bailey advises. “Depending on your skin type, you can use your fingers, an exfoliating cloth or a sonic skin-cleansing brush system. Rinse well with warm water to remove the lather entirely. Some of the important acne cleanser ingredients will stay behind, but the cleanser’s foaming agents as well as built-up oil, dead cells, products and bacteria will be rinsed off of your skin.”
Aside from a facial cleanser, Dr. Bailey also recommends using a skin toner or astringent to remove even more oil and deliver additional acne-fighting ingredients. And if your acne is really severe, seek advice from your dermatologist on additional topical products, medicines, moisturizers and sunscreen to apply on top of these cleansers.
With that in mind, here are the nine top-rated acne-fighting cleansers I have took time to worked on.
1. Dermalogica Special Cleansing GelA soap-free foaming cleanser, this gel clears pores without drying out your skin. It contains mint extract to soothe inflammation, quillaja saponaria to remove toxins and lavender extract to minimize the appearance of pores and balance pH levels.
2. SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub
An exfoliator gentle enough to use every day, even on acne-prone skin, this scrub uses diatomaceous earth microbeads to clear pores without irritating skin. It contains aloe vera, which soothes and softens skin, and citrus oils, which purify and brighten your complexion.
3. Obagi Nu-Derm Foaming Gel
Perfect for normal to oily skin types, this foaming gel cleanser cleans deep into pores to remove dirt, oil and other acne-causing impurities. The oat amino acids and alfalfa extract fight existing blemishes and clear out excess sebum, while aloe vera soothes inflammation and cools redness.
4. Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Cleanser
Certified natural, organic and vegan as well as cruelty- and paraben-free, this cleanser purifies your skin without stripping it of its natural moisture. It uses tea tree oil to neutralize bacteria, preventing breakouts, while willow bark slows the production of oil.
5. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel
This soap-, alcohol- and oil-free cleanser gently purifies the skin without drying your skin. It also helps prevent future breakouts by keeping excess oil in check.
6. iS Clinical Cleansing Complex
Perfect for all skin types for both men and women of any age, this gentle, clarifying face wash will leave you with smooth, blemish-free skin. Full of antioxidants derived from chamomile and centella asiatica, it helps heal skin damage and prevent further UV damage.
7. Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant
Restore your skins natural glow while eliminating blemishes with this salicylic acid exfoliating cleanser. It soothes inflammation and reduces redness as it promotes faster cell regeneration and shields against free-radical damage.
8. Yon-Ka Gel Nettoyant Cleansing Gel
Invigorate your skin while purifying it of dirt, oil and makeup. Both red algae and lavender help reduce redness and inflammation, and vitamin A promotes healthy cell growth for younger-looking skin. After use, your skin is left feeling clean and refreshed.
9. Avene Cleanance Cleansing Gel for Face and Body
This cleanser removes dirt, oil and other impurities without disturbing your skin’s pH levels. It also refines pore size to help reduce excess sebum production. Thermal spring water calms irritation and soothes inflammation.
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