![]() ![]() If you’re investing in your acne-fighting skincare routine, keep these ingredients on your radar: salicylic acid and retinoic acid. ![]() Story continues What ingredients should you look out for to help combat acne? ![]() 'I always recommend an effective cleanser in your routine and then using something to ensure that there is no blockage in your pores, such as chemical exfoliants like beta-hydroxy acids (BHAs) or alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs)'. However, Dr Craythorne suggests pairing your face mask with a more targeted treatment to really help tackle acne. 'They can be a really helpful way to relieve redness and reduce sebum and when used effectively they can help to reduce and clear some whiteheads and blackheads,' she adds. ![]() ‘Face masks should be used to supplement your skincare routine, rather than as a catch-all', says Dr Emma Craythorne, consultant dermatologist and SkinCeuticals expert. Some also contain anti-inflammatory ingredients that'll take the heat and redness out of a painful bump. They will lift blackheads from your nose, soak up excess oil and congestion, and help prevent future blemishes from forming. We are here to back their corner however, as there are a lot of good things that a face mask can do. Introducing a face mask into your routine can go a long way in helping to clear your complexion but unfortunately, no formula will remove a spot entirely (sorry to disappoint). ![]()
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