5 Best Acne-Fighting Ingredients

There are several ingredients that are known to be effective on acne. We'll cover some of them here.

Active Ingredients That Fight Acne

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Acne-Fighting Ingredients

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Salicylic Acid - This ingredient helps prevent pores from getting plugged. 

Benzoyl Peroxide - This ingredient kills the bacteria that causes acne, helps remove excess oil dead skin cells from the skin that clog pores. 

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Sulfur - Sulfur removes dead skin cells that clog pores and helps remove excess oil. 

Alpha Hydroxy Acids - Glycolic acid and lactic acid help remove dead skin cells and reduce inflammation. They also stimulate the growth of new, smoother skin.

Retinol  - Retinol exfoliates to remove dirt, dead skin cells, and oil from pores, preventing the formation of pimples. 

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Shop some of acne-fighting products

The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Acne + Pore Cleanser $9.99

Dr. Zenovia 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Cleanser $30

Paula's Choice CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment $58

Peter Thomas Roth Therapeutic Sulfur Acne Treatment Mask $52

Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos™ Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum $90