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Oily and acne prone skin? Salicylic Acid could help!

December 30, 2011

Woman washing her face

My dermatologist is one of my favorite people, she keeps my skin care in check. She always has an oily skin care tip or two to help me achieve a clear complexion. When I first visited my dermatologist it was because of my acne scars. I tend to pick my blemishes, which then leads to hyperpigmentation and then scarring. Treating acne scarring is unfortunate but my dermatologist recommended trying to prevent acne by using three things, drink mineral water, take Millet oil pills and use Salicylic Acid. I drink Perrier, and I’ve added supplements to my diet but I had not really added Salicylic Acid to my regime.

Salicylic Acid is great for oily skin because it helps the skin to shed dead cells more effectively, thereby preventing pores from getting clogged. Clear pores = acne free skin! Salicylic Acid helps by neutralizes bacteria within which prevents pores from becoming congested again and allowing room for new cell growth. Salicylic Acid has several benefits:

  • Acne Prevention
  • Eliminate Ingrown Hairs
  • Exfoliation
  • Psoriasis treatment

Here are some of my favorite cruelty-free facial cleansers that contain Salicylic Acid:

Dermalogica Clearing Skin Wash, $20 – Contains no artificial fragrance or color. This cleanser contains an anti-acne combination of Licorice, Milk Thistle, Lemon, Arnica, and Bergamont botanicals to soothe and help prevent future breakouts. Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, Golden Seal and Matricaria are added to help eliminate acne-causing bacteria.

Dermalogica Clearing Skin Wash

Burt’s Bees Natural Acne Solutions Purifying Gel Cleanser, $9.99 – This gel cleanser is 99.4% Natural with 1% Salicylic Acid so it’s pretty gentle. Evening Primrose and Beet Root Extracts were added to help soothe acne prone skin. This formula is  non-comedogenic and dermatologist-tested, so you can be sure that this formula won’t cause further breakouts.

Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Purifying Gel Cleanser,

Alba ACNEdote Deep Pore Wash, $9.95 – With 2% Salicylic Acid this cleanser is said to help banish existing zits and prevent new ones. 70% tested saw clearer skin in just 7 days -based on consumer evaluation. The cleanser contains Lemon Balm and Parsley Extracts to cleanse deeply and act as a natural oil blotter and Organic Green Tea Extract helps soothe and calm irritated or inflamed skin.

Alba ACNEdote Deep Pore Wash, 6 oz

Caution: While using products that contain Salicylic Acid be sure to monitor your skin for any irritation. Common side effects are redness, irritation, dryness and skin peeling and in rare severe cases there could be an allergic reaction. With regular salicylic acid treatments the skin can be more sensitive to the sun. Even though you should be doing this already-be sure to wear plenty of sunscreen to prevent the increased sensitivity to the sun.

Do you use a cleanser that contains Salicylic Acid?

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Filed Under: Skin care Tagged: acen skin care, Alba ACNEdote Deep Pore Wash, Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Purifying Gel Cleanser, Dermalogica Clearing Skin Wash, Eliminate Ingrown Hairs, oily skin care, Salicylic Acid

Review: Dermalogica Oil Control Lotion

September 8, 2010

If you have oily skin or acne prone skin then you simply must try Dermalogica’s Oil Control Lotion.  This Oil Control Lotion is light in texture yet hydrating AND it keeps shiny face at bay. The airy formula goes on effortlessly and a little product goes a long way. When I use this lotion my face is noticeably less oilier and I do not need to blot my face as much. One major plus for me is that there is no harsh “chemical” smell, but rather a light mint scent. There are no artificial colors or fragrances added and it’s also Paraben free.

Dermalogica’s Oil Control lotion contains Camphor, Balm Mint and Cornflower to cool and calm inflammation. It also contains Salicylic Acid (1%) to clear clogged pores and help prevent acne.  For those of us that have sensitive skin, Salicylic Acid may cause irritation. Fortunately for me I did not encounter this problem and I have sensitive skin. Enantia Chlorantha Bark is an extract that’s added to help regulate sebum therefore reducing oily surface shine.

This lotion is a great two in one product oily skin. Instead of using a moisturizer and an oil control product I use this lotion. I honestly cannot say that there was anything that about it that I did not like. Overall the lotion was kind to my sensitive skin, kept me shine free for hours and kept my facial oil in Zen like harmony. What more can a girl ask for?

Dermalogica Oil Control Lotion can be purchased here for $37.

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Filed Under: Skin care Tagged: acne, Dermalogica, moisturizer, oil control lotion, oily skin, Salicylic Acid

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