Out damn spot! I mean, ZIT!
, M.D., assistant clinical professor at the University of California, San Diego, says that oily and low irritation skin types can often handle an 8% to 10% concentration of BP in washes or spot treatments. Experts advise that people with sensitive skin try products with a lower concentration of BP or salicylic acid first.
Many sulfur-based topicals are a combination of sodium sulfacetamide and sulfur . While sulfur is typically fairly gentle on your skin, some over-the-counter spot treatments formulate it in higher concentrations , which can irritate those with more sensitive skin.Although it may be really tempting to apply spot treatments as often as possible, experts say the best time is actually right after washing your face.
If you’re using a spot treatment for the first time and are unsure if it’s the right percentage, Lewis recommends applying it on a relatively inconspicuous area of the skin and checking for signs of irritation before using it in a more widespread manner. As always, cut back or discontinue use if you notice a product leading to irritation. “The pimple should not become so dry that it is more red or the skin [beings to] peel,” Lewis says.
To help you create a short list and figure out which spot treatments are really worth the buy, we asked dermatologists about some of the most effectivetopicals they swear by. Here, we’ve highlighted the best acne spot treatments, according to experts, that you’ll want to use on your next breakout. All products featured on SELF are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.“I recommend using the Effaclar Duo from La Roche-Posay with a combination of lipo hydroxy acid [LHA, a derivative of salicylic acid] and benzoyl peroxide to treat breakouts.” —“La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment contains 5.
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