Written by Jack Nicastro
One of the worst parts of being a young adult is having to deal with pimples, acne, blackheads and whiteheads due to overactive oil glands in the pores which can clog them with dead skin cells. Since the vast majority of teenagers experience these skin problems to one degree or another, a huge acne-fighting industry has sprung up to address the demand for solutions. The only problem with this is that there is a never-ending number of products to choose from and an inundation of information to parse through. That’s where Doctor Devgan comes in to recommend the five most effective ways to stop breakouts dead in their tracks.
Benzoyl peroxide decreases the presence of P. acnes bacteria which, as the name suggests, is one of the principal culprits in causing acne breakouts. Dr. Devgan’s Acne Defense System includes the Acne Control Serum which uses fast-drying 5% benzoyl peroxide solution to kill this bacteria on contact.
Glycolic acid reduces the presence of sebum (a.k.a. dead skin cells) in pores which would otherwise create a skin environment conducive to bacteria proliferation. Dr. Devgan’s Acne Control Serum also includes this acid as an active ingredient at 5% concentration.
Retinoids function similarly to glycolic acid to unclog pores by reducing the oiliness. Dr. Devgan’s new Retinol + Bakuchiol Resurfacing Serum comes in 2.5X, 5X and 10X concentrations of retinoic acid to chemically exfoliate your skin to varying degrees depending on the oiliness and sensitivity of your unique skin.
Physical exfoliants are another way to effectively clear your pores of oil and debris. Dr. Devgan’s Microdermabrasion Scrub uses natural ingredients such as green tea leaf, apple, lemon and microscopic sugar cane granules to clear the pores of built-up gunk.
Salicylic acid is the final go-to, tried and true acne-clearing agent which, in addition to clearing pores chemically, reduces inflammation as well. Both Dr. Devgan’s Clarifying Cleanser and Acne Correction Pads in her Acne Defense System boast 2% salicylic acid as one of their active ingredients to produce a micro-chemical peel which inhibits bacteria growth from within to help you look your best from without!
