

When it comes to getting the best results from your skin care products for oily, blemished, problem, acne-prone skin, it’s so important to use and avoid certain skin care ingredients.
PROBLEM, BLEMISHED, ACNE-PRONE SKIN
Use:
– Salicylic Acid. This is an antiseptic exfoliator that offers anti-inflammatory benefits for Soothing acne condition - Recommendation ‘Jan Marini Biglycolic cleanser)
– Tea Tree Oil. This offers disinfectant properties to destroy acne-causing bacteria and keep pores clean.
(Recommendation eminence probiotic cleanser)
– Azaleic Acid - kills P-acne bacteria and reduces the number of comedones or pore blockage (recommendation Jan Marini bioclear lotion/cream or Eminence target acne spot treatment)
Avoid:
– SD Alcohol 40, Denatured Alcohol, Ethanol and Isopropyl Alcohol. These are commonly found in toners and should be avoided. Exception: They can be beneficial when used in acne spot treatments.
– Sodium or Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate. Commonly found in cleansing gels and are extremely dehydrating to the skin.
– Mineral Oil. This ingredient can have a pore-clogging effect on the skin.
– Petrolatum. This ingredient can have a pore-clogging effect on the skin.
– Isopropyl Myristate and Isopropyl Palmitate. This ingredient may encourage clogged pores.
– Apricot kernels. These are naturally-made particles found in facial scrubs that can scratch and irritate the skin, causing the spread of bacteria.