CLEANSERS: OILY & ACNE PRONE

Cleansers that are excellent for Acne Prone skin

Feb 02, 2025

Dr. Dennis Gross Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel, Prequel Gleanser + SA, CeraVe Acne Foaming Cleanser, CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser, Kate Sommerville

WHAT IS ACNE PRONE SKIN?

Acne prone skins is skin that's more likely to develop acne lesions, such as whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, and cysts.

NONINFLAMMATORY

Noninflammatory acne refers to clogged pores that appear as blackheads or whiteheads. It’s the mildest type and is easy to spot. Blackheads have a dark appearance and can appear somewhat flat against the skin. Whiteheads are small skin-colored bumps.

INFLAMMATORY

This can range from papules and pustules to more severe nodules and cysts. Papules are small red bumps, while pustules are small bumps that contain pus. Papules often turn into pustules. Then there’s the deeper, more painful acne –these inflamed bumps are typically larger than your usual pimple and feel as if they’re underneath the skin.

ACNE PRONE SKIN CHARACTERISTICS

Clogged pores: Excess oil and dead skin cells clog pores, which can lead to breakout
Inflammation: Redness and inflammation can occur around acne lesions
Oily appearance: The skin may appear shiny because the sebaceous glands produce more sebum
Raised lesions: Acne lesions can be raised or deep under the skin

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A CLEANSER

Non-stripping or drying ingredients.
Lightweight Gel Cleansers with a low to medium lather.
Cleansers with hydrating ingredients like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, fatty acids
Inflamed Acne: Cleansers with Benzoyl Peroxide and Sulfur
Non-Inflamed Acne: Cleansers with Salicylic Acid or Mandelic Acid