Skincare for Acne-Prone Skin

Acne-prone skin is defined by repeated and stubborn blemishes on the skin. These pimples usually occur deep within the dermal and subcutaneous layers of the skin. Acne-prone skin requires a targeted and consistent skincare routine to help maintain a clear complexion. To read more about skincare routines for acne-prone skin, read our guide to The Anti-Acne Regime for Clearer Skin.

Highly efficacious, our skin care products for acne-prone skin are formulated to help reduce blemishes and imperfections by penetrating the deeper layers of skin. One of the best products to include in your skincare routine for acne prone skin is the Effaclar Salicylic Acid Serum that is designed to visibly reduce the appearance of breakouts, blemishes and imperfections, alongside fine lines and wrinkles. Use scientifically-backed skincare ingredients to help clear existing imperfections and prevent future breakouts.

The ideal skincare routine for acne-prone skin should begin with cleansing, it’s important to cleanse acne-prone skin to wash away irritants or debris that can get clogged within pores and lead to unwanted breakouts. Following cleansing, the skincare routine for acne-prone skin should be toner, exfoliation, serums, and moisturisers and then always apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen as the last step. Read more on how to Find Out the Best Acne Treatments for you.

The best skincare ingredients for acne-prone skin are ingredients that are exfoliants such as LHA, Salicylic Acid (BHA), Glycolic Acid (AHA), Retinol (Vitamin A) and more. Other powerful ingredients with antioxidant properties such as Vitmamin E, Vitamin C, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Vitamin B5 (Panthenol), and other ingredients help with acne prone skin. Each component of your acne-prone skincare should improve skin clarity whilst maintaining healthy moisture levels. Hyaluronic Acid is another ingredient that helps maintain moisture and is a very suitable ingredient to include in you anti-acne skincare routines.

The best product for dry skin prone to acne is effective but gentle exfoliation products. Having overly dry skin or oily skin can lead to unwanted breakouts due to dead cells build up or excess sebum that contributes to clogged pores. It’s important to exfoliate twice weekly and not use products that will reduce moisture in the skin barrier making your skin feel tight or dry . Read more on how you can introduce LHA: The Essential Exfoliant for Acne. LHA is also known as a gentle exfoliant making it suitable to use on dry skin or sensitive skin types.

Our range of oil-reducing cleansers unclog pores and purify skin of bacteria and dirt that can lead to breakouts, blackheads and blemishes. Use the zinc and salicylic acid-infused Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel Cleanser to reduce sebum and clean dead skin cell build up from pores. Ultra-oily skin is alleviated with zinc PCA and glycerin, used in Effaclar Micellar Water Ultra Oily Skin. Anti acne products from La Roche-Posay's Effaclar range are products best suited for oily skin prone to acne.