Tanya SachdevAcne is the most common and troublesome skin problem. Acne, especially facial acne, looks horrible. No girl wants to see acne spoiling her beauty and attitude but it does exist, like a sore thumb. There are a lot of acne cure products available in the Indian market. Some of them work and some don’t so let’s get straight to the point. Below is a list of top 13 acne cure products which are known to work for the Indian acne prone skin.
Top 13 Acne Cure Products
Here they are:
1) Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash
The Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash is a no. 1 dermatologist recommended acne cure face wash that cleans deep skin pores and leaves skin refreshed and oil-free. The formula is a gentle skin cleanser recommended for acne prone skin.
The Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash contains salicylic acid which is primarily used for fighting acne, refresh the skin and prevents the skin from becoming parched (too dry). Often, acne cure face washes make the skin too dry and irritable but the Neutrogena face wash doesn’t let it happen. It doesn’t clog the skin pores; it lets the skin breathe easily.
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2) Neutrogena Complete Acne Therapy System
The Neutrogena Complete Acne Therapy System is a 3-step acne cure pack which is, again, the no. 1 dermatologist recommended acne kit that starts to clear acne breakouts within 48 hours! The system prevents acne, fights acne breakouts, controls skin irritation and prevents the occurrence of blackheads. The kit contains a skin polishing acne cleanser, oil-free SPF 15 lotion and a lotion to control acne.
All the three need to be used for getting flawless skin; the Neutrogena Complete Acne Therapy System is non-comedogenic, that is, it won’t clog skin pores. The acne skin lotion contains salicylic acid and fine beads to exfoliate skin cells and the SPF 15 lotion contains DermaNaturals to restore natural skin glow. It kills the bacteria and reduces reddening of skin.
3) Neutrogena All-In-1 Acne Control Treatment
Acne marks are a big trouble! Mostly, acne cure solutions available in the market focus on reducing or eliminating the occurrence of acne. However, what about the acne marks? If ignored, they become big black spots on face, which is indeed horrible.
The Neutrogena All-In-1 Acne Control Treatment focuses on clearing acne marks. The all-in-one acne treatment fades past acne marks and prevents the occurrence of acne marks in future. The formula works towards clearing and hydrating the skin.
4) Tru. Skin Acne Clearing Gel –Spray
Tru. Skin Acne Clearing Gel –Spray product is getting good feedback from users in the Indian market. The Tru. Skin Acne Clearing Gel –Spray product fights all the three causes of acne and marks, the end result of acne. This acne cure prevents the secretion of sebum which clogs facial pores. Secondly, it prevents the growth of cells which helps to avoid hyperkeratinisation that clogs pores as well. Thirdly, this acne cure kills bacterial growth, which prevents the occurrence of acne in future.
The Tru. Skin Acne Clearing Gel –Spray actively combats facial acne scars and is a good product to use.
5) Proactiv 60 Day Acne Cure System Treatment
Proactiv is a known brand in acne care products. This is a 60-day system that contains the right combination of skincare agents and medicines to combat all types of acne and its marks.
The treatment system contains a “renewing cleaner” which is devoid of soap and oil and is an exfoliating formula designed to kill acne-causing bacteria and keep the skin clean. The second is a “revitalizing toner” whose purpose is to hydrate the skin and soothe it from irritations. The third is a “repairing moisturizer” which is actually a medicated lotion that keeps the skin smooth and controls the growth of acne causing bacteria.
6) Aroma Magic Anti Acne Combo Pack
The main reason behind acne breakout is an imbalance between oil levels in the skin. The oil imbalance spurts bacterial growth and as a result, your face becomes full of acne. The Aroma Magic Anti Acne Combo Pack is created to balance oil levels in skin. It contains Anti Acne Calamine pack and Clarifying Lotion which reduces existing and future chances of skin infections, and smoothes the skin, preventing the occurrence of dry and uneven skin tone.
7) Clearasil Ultra Rapid Action On-to-Go Acne Treatment Wipes
When you’re prone to acne, you realise that regular face cleansing is necessary. Again, you can’t have the convenience of water and an acne face wash all the time. Therefore, a quick and effective alternative is the use of wipes.
Clearasil, a trusted Indian brand that has over the years developed excellent acne control products, gives us the Ultra Rapid Action On-to-Go Acne Treatment Wipes. A pack contains 30 wipes. The wipes are dermatologist-tested and performs activities such as removing dirt from skin pores, removing makeup, removing excess oil and exfoliating the blocked pores.
The Ultra Rapid Action On-to-Go Acne Treatment Wipes are nicely saturated and very soft for the acne prone skin. They contain salicylic acid and are good for face cleaning after a gym workout. Look for the product offline.
8) Khadi Neem, Basil and Mint Face Pack (Anti Acne)
Since 1963, Khadi has perfected the art of creating natural concoctions that help to cure various skin problems.
The Neem, Basil and Mint face pack is a classic combination for anti-acne action. Take 5 grams of this mixture and mix it with milk, water or rose water. Apply the paste evenly on your face, more on acne prone areas. Leave it till the pack dries. Splash your face with water and gently scrub to exfoliate. Rinse off and pat dry. The pack gives your skin a pinkish hue and softness.
A similar product is Vedantika Herbals Ayurvedic Anti Acne Mask and you can buy it from here.
9) Mederma Skin Care
Mederma is another trusted brand and the Skin Care product helps to remove scars resulting due to acne, injury, surgery, burns and stretch marks. Mederma® is the No. 1 Doctor recommended product in USA for scars. The skin care gel promises to reduce scars within 8 weeks of use.
Results depend on the location, length, age of the scar and the skin type. The Mederma Skin Care gel is prepared with Allantoin to restore skin’s wellness.
10) Biotique Bio Winter Green Spot Correcting Anti-Acne Cream For Oily & Acne Prone Skin
The Bio Winter Green Spot Correcting Anti-Acne Cream is an all-purpose acne fighter. Whether you’re on the throes of adulthood or have been fighting acne all your life, this Biotique product is a soothing and spot correction cream that shrinks the size of pores, decreases the size of pimples and doesn’t let the skin go dry.
The main ingredient of this cream, Winter Green Oil, is known for its healing properties and is often used for medicinal purposes. The oil has anti-bacterial properties that controls acne outbreak, relieves pain and reduces visible redness. Other ingredients include ‘Gandhpura’, ‘Neem’, ‘Choti Dudhi’ and ‘Daru Haldi’.
11) Vichy Normaderm Acne Prone Skin Tri Activ Cleanser
One of the reasons that lets acne become a permanent fixture in your life is the lack of proper face cleansing. A basic tip to remain acne free is daily face cleansing to get the face rid of pollutants, dust particles, sebum and harsh sun rays.
You can do this with the Vichy cleanser which removes impurities from the acne prone face and reduces the impact of sunburn. It also acts as an exfoliating agent to remove dead skin cells. The result is a matte-skin and a clear complexion any time of the day.
12) Skin Clearing & Anti Acne Soap Combo
A product of Azafran Skincare, the Skin Clearing & Anti Acne Soap Combo is a pack of organic soaps which cleanses the skin pores using Rose Geranium, Neem and Turmeric powder and leaves the skin with a soft fragrance. These ingredients have anti-bacterial properties which help to control acne breakout.
These soaps can be used daily to clear the face off acne and blemishes. The use of Rose Geranium helps to maintain oil balance of the skin and prevents acne from returning. The soaps remove dirt and excess oil. They don’t make the skin dry.
13) Clean & Clear Advantage Daily Soothing Acne Wash
Like the Vichy Anti-Acne cleanser, the Clean & Clear Advantage Daily Soothing Acne Wash offers similar benefits. The acne wash contain salicylic acid that removes impurities from the acne prone oily skin and leaves the skin with a faint fragrance.
The acne wash is for both minimum to stubborn kinds of acne. The product comes out as foam from the bottle and even a little of this spreads well on the face. Many users reported seeing dramatic differences in their skin within 7 days of daily use. Look for the product offline.
Endnote
Use any of these acne cure products and get rid of your acne. Remember that these products do not promise miracles. You’ve to use them regularly and consistently to see any results.
Also, some of the products aren’t available online. Look for them offline. Many a times products are discontinued too.
You’ll surely find your Acne Cure Products for Permanent Acne Treatment from this list. Make use of this list judiciously. I have suffered from acne for a long time so I feel you.
Have a clear & healthy skin!
Tanya
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