What makes acne products effective? They need to:

1. Penetrate the inside of the pore – stopping acne where it starts.
2. Help to keep the pore clear of dead skin cells.
3. Kill bacteria inside the pore.
4. Be noncomedogenic (non pore-clogging) so as to not make your acne worse.

At Face Reality Acne Clinic, we have found that acne products that include mandelic acid, vitamin a propionate or benzoyl peroxide are the best ones. But, it’s not enough to find and use products with these ingredients. You must also be sure that products with these ingredients are formulated properly so they penetrate the pore. (more…)