The Top 4 Acne Fighting Ingredients You Need In Your Skincare Products

When you’re fighting the daily battle against acne, there’s no denying it can result in a major dip in your confidence. Not only because acne is most common on the face, but also because it’s hard to determine the cause of your acne, making you feel helpless in your battle. 

So what’s a girl to do?

Well, rather than trying to pinpoint the exact cause of your acne, we want to offer you four acne fighting ingredients that should be part of your skincare products. While searching to find that underlying cause is still important, we’ll unfortunately never have direct access to our skin’s problems and irritants, but that doesn’t mean we can’t do everything in our power to clear acne as we search for that underlying cause, right?

If you agree and want clear skin that you can feel confident in, we highly recommend checking your skincare labels and ensuring these four ingredients are present: 

While not all natural ingredients are created equal, when it comes to clove oil, don’t doubt its power. 

Full of antioxidants and antibacterial properties, clove oil is known for its ability to draw out impurities from existing acne, while also helping to prevent the addition of future breakouts. Once you use it, you’ll notice your skin almost instantly becomes less irritated and swollen, which is exactly what you want when you’re trying to achieve clear skin. 

Not to mention, while the acne fighting benefits are our top concern, it’s also important to note that clove oil is well-known for its anti-aging benefits, which is always a nice bonus. 

Rich in both Vitamin C and E, once you add Cayenne Extract to your skincare routine, you’ll never go back, particularly if acne is your top skincare concern. 

Why?

Because Cayenne Extract is excellent at stimulating blood flow and opening up your pores. This is key for fighting against acne because, as most people with acne know, pimples are the result of clogged pores. When you use Cayenne Extract the heat from the pepper helps open up those pores, effectively helping to remove some of the bacteria and oil that clogged the pore in the first place. Say hello to a reduction in acne.  

If you’re not using Witch Hazel in your skincare routine, it’s time to get on board, because whether you struggle with acne or not, Witch Hazel is a powerful skincare ingredient that every woman should make use of. 

In particular, if you read our article about ourtops tips for reducing acne, then you know that one of the biggest causes for acne can be inflammation and skin irritation, which is where Witch Hazel comes into play. A true star at soothing skin and relieving inflammation, adding Witch Hazel into your skincare routine is non-negotiable when we’re talking about treating acne. 

And lastly, probably one of the most well-known ingredients for fighting acne, don’t let the word acid scare you off, because Salicylic Acid is something you don’t want to skip out on. 

Excellent at penetrating deep into the skin, Salicylic Acid helps in unclogging your pores at a level you can’t get from standard skincare products. You need something strong and potent like Salicylic Acid to ensure that the pore is clear so that new acne doesn’t arise. 

In addition, we can’t forget to mention that Salicylic Acid is particularly well-suited for those who struggle with black heads and white heads. Bottom line, though, no matter what your skincare concerns, we can’t say enough good things about Salicylic Acid.