| In the first part of this article, we found out about | | | | acid by loosening the glue that sticks the dead cells |
| the qualities of an acne cleanser and the meaning of | | | | with the skin. As the glue loosens, the dead cells |
| hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic products. In this | | | | exfoliate giving a cleaner look to the skin. Shedding |
| part we will find out about the active ingredients that | | | | dead cells faster also allows growth of new cells. This |
| are used in acne cleansers. | | | | acid also helps in treatment of blackheads and dries |
| First of all, let us find out why acne cleansers are | | | | out the excess surface oil on the skin. It is thought |
| called so? How are they different to other cleansers? | | | | that glycolic acids stimulate collagen production to |
| There is not much difference between an acne | | | | some extent. This acid also keeps the skin |
| cleanser and an ordinary cleanser. Both clean the skin. | | | | moisturized by keeping water bound to the skin and |
| It may be called a marketing strategy to call them | | | | prevents drying of skin. It can also bleach some |
| acne cleansers. Many companies have begun adding | | | | spots on the skin. One added advantage of glycolic |
| active ingredients that fight acne to the acne | | | | acid is that it helps other skin care ingredients reach |
| cleanser. The common products that are added are- | | | | deeper in the skin and makes them more effective. |
| Salicylic acid, Glycolic acid and Benzoyl Peroxide. | | | | Benzoyl Peroxide |
| It is important to know that either these added | | | | Benzoyl Peroxide is commonly used for treatment of |
| ingredients will get washed away with the cleanser or | | | | acne. Benzoyl Peroxide removes excess oil, unclogs |
| they will remain on the skin. The effectiveness of | | | | the closed pores, and kills the bacteria. Benzoyl |
| these added ingredients to acne cleansers is | | | | Peroxide may irritate the skin. |
| debatable. Let us learn more about the ingredients | | | | Before you decide to use any acne cleanser, which is |
| that are commonly added. | | | | added with any of these ingredients, you should note |
| Salicylic acid- | | | | that you would be applying your acne medication |
| Salicylic acid is a Beta Hydroxy acid. Salicylic acid | | | | after cleansing the skin. Your acne treatment may |
| softens the keratin, which is the primary protein that | | | | contain one of these ingredients. You should also |
| forms skin, hair and nails. By breaking down keratin, | | | | note that most of the active ingredient would be in |
| salicylic acid makes it easy to remove unwanted skin | | | | contact with your skin till the acne cleanser is washed |
| cells. It is used in very small quantities to acne | | | | away. |
| cleansers and may cause irritation to some people. | | | | This article is only for informative purposes. This |
| Glycolic Acid- | | | | article is not intended to be a medical advise and it is |
| Glycolic Acid is one of the most commonly used | | | | not a substitute for professional medical advice. |
| Alpha Hydroxy Acids in skin care. It is derived | | | | Please consult your doctor for your medical concerns. |
| naturally from sugarcane juice. Glycolic acid has a | | | | Please follow any tip given in this article only after |
| very low molecular size. The low molecular size allows | | | | consulting your doctor. The author is not liable for |
| glycolic acid to penetrate skin faster. The dead skin | | | | any outcome or damage resulting from information |
| cells that bind with the skin are removed by glycolic | | | | obtained from this article. |