Having acne-prone skin can be a challenge for everyone. In addition to keeping your skin clean, you need to choose skincare products with safe ingredients.

Choosing the wrong skincare products can cause negative impacts on the skin, such as irritation and redness, buildup of oil and chemicals in the skin pores, excessively dry skin, allergic skin reactions, and worsening skin conditions.

Skin Care ingredients that are safe for acne-prone skin

According to experts, there are several ingredients in skincare products that are safe for your acne-prone skin, such as:

Benzoyl peroxide

Benzoyl peroxide is one of the common ingredients used in acne skin care. Benzoyl peroxide is effective in killing the bacteria that cause acne, reducing inflammation in the skin, stimulating exfoliation, and unclogging pores.

However, be aware that it also has common side effects such as leaving white traces on clothes, causing irritation and dry skin especially on sensitive skin and causing skin reactions such as rashes and itching.

It is important to pay attention to skin reactions and side effects that occur especially on first use.

Salicylic acid

Salicylic acid is very effective in cleansing pores, reducing inflammation, and reducing acne formation. Its anti-inflammatory properties can help soothe inflammation around acne and reduce swelling and redness.

Using products containing salicylic acid regularly can help prevent new breakouts and keep pores clear. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of the treatment is usually not immediately apparent. You need to be consistent in using salicylic acid until optimal results.

On first use, salicylic acid may cause skin irritation, stinging, itching, peeling skin and bumps.

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Alpha hydroxy acids (AHA)

AHAs play an important role in treating acne by removing layers of dead skin cells, cleansing the pores and preventing blockages in the skin that can cause acne. Its anti-inflammatory properties help reduce inflammation around acne and reduce redness and swelling.

When used regularly, AHAs can stimulate new skin formation and help improve the appearance of acne scars on the skin.

Please note that some people with sensitive skin may experience irritation or redness after using this product. So you need to start with a low concentration and increase it slowly.

Sulfur

Sulfur has long been used in acne skincare products. It is antimicrobial and regulates excess oil production in the skin. It is relatively gentle and suitable for sensitive skin in the right concentration.

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Adapalene

Adapalene is a type of topical retinoid used to treat acne. Adapalene can help prevent new acne breakouts by regulating the skin cell turnover cycle, preventing pore clogging, and reducing inflammation caused by acne.

Adapalene is usually available in various forms, such as gel, lotion, or cream. To get optimal results, you need to use it regularly for several weeks to months.

Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce acne-related redness and inflammation. Its antimicrobial properties also help kill acne-causing bacteria, helping to clear the skin and prevent new pimples from appearing.

To reduce the risk of irritation, tea tree oil is usually diluted first and used in low concentrations.

 If your acne does not improve after using various products, you should consult a doctor. Severe acne accompanied by cysts or severe inflammation needs proper medical treatment and medication prescribed by a doctor.

If you need medical advice or consultation, you can either visit a doctor or make use of the consultation features that are available in the Ai Care application by downloading the Ai Care application from the App Store or Play Store.

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