ACNE CLEANSERS
Acne Information

ACNE CLEANSERS

Acne cleansers are generally used to remove accumulated oil, make-up, sweat, and dirt on the surface of your skin. In doing so, these products generally make it easier for topical acne treatments to be absorbed. However, excessive use of acne cleansers can also lead to irritated dry skin. Most acne patients will only need to cleanse with such products once to twice daily.

Examples of these cleansers include:

•           Salicylic acid cleansers - these break down keratin in the blackheads, and can be used for mild acne (eg. PANOXYL® CLEAR ACNE CLEANSING GEL, SALAC®, CLEARASIL®, FOSTEX®, NOXZEMA®, AVEENO® BAR).

•           Benzoyl peroxide cleansers - breaks down keratin in blackheads, and has antibacterial effects (eg. PANOXYL® BAR, PANOXYL® CREAMY WASH, PANOXYL® WASH, BENZAC-W® wash, CLEARASIL®, CLEAN & CLEAR®).

•           Antibacterial cleansers (TRISAN©, TERSASEPTIC®).

Three-step kits are much more effective that other forms of treatment as they take the necessary means to fighting acne, instead of simply placing products on your skin and hoping for the best. Here's how they work:

Step 1: Exfoliation - this removes the outer layer to dead and dirty skin, exposing the bacteria that causes acne. Simply placing acne products on your skin without exfoliating is like trying to get inside a room without opening the door

Step 2: Toning - this cleans the exposed healthy skin and pores that are prone to acne

Step 3: Restoring/Repairing/Preventing - this step kills the bacteria and keeps it from coming back.

Many top dermatologists agree, when done daily, this approach is safe, effective, and won't dry out your skin. Use of a microfiber cloth decreases your chances of letting oil remain on your skin, leading to re-infection of acne bacteria.