How to choose the best cleanser for acne prone skin?

If you’re prone to acne and have had a confusing time choosing the right cleanser for your face, then you’ve clicked on the right article. Whether it’s teenage acne, adult acne or pregnancy acne, we’ve got you covered! 

So keep reading to find out how the choice of a cleanser can affect the rate at which your acne significantly reduces. You’ll forget the various home remedies that you may be doing and all the methods that you’ve tried before after reading this article. 

To begin with, let’s understand what acne really is. Acne is caused when secretions from the skin’s sebaceous glands begin to plug and clog the tiny openings of hair follicles. Wherever this happens, be it the face, chest, shoulders, back or arms, itresults in acne. Clogged pores then convert into inflamed bumps that we call pimples and they are everyone’s worst nightmare. 

So what can be done about acne?

Many natural remedies, skin-care treatments and lifestyle changes are recommended for the control of acne. At times, medical attention is also needed when it comes to cases of severe cystic acne. 

But what is one thing that all people with acne-prone skin remember and hold close to their hearts? It is the use of a face wash or cleanser on a daily basis, one which contains the right ingredients, is suitable for their skin type and isn’t harsh on the skin.

So how exactly should you choose a cleanser for everyday use? 

Choose a Cleanser which has one or some of these ingredients: 

Salicylic Acid 

This ingredient is a must when it comes to choosing a good cleanser for your skin because it contains exfoliating properties. Salicylic acid helps exfoliate dead skin cells that clog pores, helps to reduce inflammation and helps to remove dirt and fight bacteria that many be on your skin. So if you see this ingredient on your cleanser’s label, you’re good to go. 

Hyaluronic Acid 

This acid is beneficial for skin because it doesn’t have a strong lipid barrier; it is useful for those who have oily skin. It keeps the oil in control and reduces redness and the visible appearance of active acne and acne scars. Hyaluronic acid is necessary for having supple, hydrated and healthy skin. By improving the overall texture of the skin and helping to restore the skin’s barrier, it helps the prevention of acne which perhaps is the most important step of dealing with breakouts. 

Antioxidants 

The term antioxidants is the talk of the town these days with health professionals asking people to include them in their diets while dermatologists want antioxidants to be included in skin-care routines. So what are antioxidants exactly? They are chemicals that protect the skin from free radicals which are harmful for the skin. These free radicals can be found in UV rays, smoke, smog and other environmental pollutants. In the case of acne, antioxidants help reduce inflammation and redness which helps in the overall healing of the cyst or pimple. Moreover, they help repair the skin by brightening it, improving its overall texture and quality too. Some common antioxidants are Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Retinol. 

Natural Extracts 

It is less commonly known, but extracts from natural products such as ginger, papaya, green tea and even oats help in soothing and calming acne-prone skin. When the redness and inflammation reduces, it will significantly improve the condition of acne-prone skin. When the bumps and redness reduce, these extracts also help in improving the overall texture of the skin because they have anti-inflammatory properties which is ideal for blemish-prone skin. Leovard’s Multicleanser contains several of these natural extracts which help in significantly reducing and preventing acne breakouts.

Apart from the ingredients in a cleanser, one must also remember to pick a cleanser that is according to one’s skin type. So apart from the important ingredients it should contain, the cleanser should also: 

Suit your Skin Type

While largely affecting those with oily and skin types, people with normal and dry skin can also suffer from acne related issues. With various skin types come various cleansers, thus, it is crucial to identify and know your skin type in order to make the best choice. A person with dry skin needs a hydrating cleanser as compared to people with oily skin who need cleansers that help control sebum production. 

Be Gentle on the Skin 

At times, cleansers are over-exfoliating and they over-cleanse rather than deep cleanse. Make it a point to stay away from cleansers that irritate your skin, including harsh chemicals or ones that disrupt the skin’s pH balance. For this, one needs to make sure that the cleanser contains ingredients that are soothing regardless of the fact that they target oily or dry skin.

Take Away 

When it comes to acne, the rule of thumb is that people should choose products that are gentle and free from harsh chemicals. They should also carefully search for products that contain at least half if not more of the ingredients listed above. Once you have the right cleanser, you’ll soon be waving acne goodbye!