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The 12 Best Products for Hormonal Acne
The 12 Best Skincare Products to Tackle Hormonal Acne
Hormonal Acne. It’s the rebellious nature of your skin that can flare in both male and females during puberty, that time of the month or well, just because. From your forehead down to your chest and back, hormonal acne is triggered solely by the fluctuations in your hormone levels resulting in often red, sore and embarrassing blemishes. Furthermore, these hormonal ups & downs can subsequently trigger other skin problems associated with acne that simply come as a package deal. I’m talking about inflammation of your skin, the excess production of sebum (hello shiny skin) as well as the not so lovely clogging of pores.
Therefore, for all victims of hormonal acne, this one’s for you. It’s time to make a change to your skin and we are here to equip you with the 12 best products to treat the irritation and discomfort associated with hormonal acne. Furthermore, we’re utilising our knowledge of Retinol & Vitamin A, Glycolic Acid & AHAs and additionally Salicylic Acid & BHA to do the job properly.
Let’s get into it.
1. Alpha-H Midnight Reboot Serum
The Alpha-H Liquid Gold Midnight Reboot Serum combines two skincare powerhouse ingredients: Glycolic Acid & AHA 14% with 1% Granactive Retinoid. When their powers combine, this formulation helps to stimulate the skin’s natural renewal process, exfoliating and increasing collagen production without the downtime to really help keep the skin clear, smooth and clarified. Perfect for anyone concerned with the signs of ageing or adult acne.
2. The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
Derived from Vitamin A, retinoids work effectively to unclog pores and smooth the skin's surface. In turn, this allows for other products applied to absorb better. Subsequently, preventing dead cells from sneaking into your pores, retinoids additionally reduce breakouts whilst also helping to prevent scarring.
That’s why our next skincare weapon of choice is The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion. Rejuvenating the skin, this product also multi-tasks to target pigmentation as it is designed to speed up the skin cell renewal process as it removes nasty acne-causing bacteria in the process.
3. Therabody TheraFace PRO
When hormonal acne is getting you down, you need to equip yourself with the right skin care tools & beauty devices to send breakouts packing. That’s where the Therabody TheraFace PRO shines bright (excuse the pun) with its advanced LED blue light functionality that is targeted to help kill acne-causing bacteria to improve blemish-prone skin. Furthermore, this super sleek multi-tasker is completely non-invasive, yet offers a deep cleansing ring to better decongest pores in addition to the healing benefits of the red LED light therapy to enhance skin healing post breakout. It has each step of your skin care routine expertly covered.
4. ASAP Radiance Serum
AHAs are essential for our fight against hormonal acne. Removing dull, devitalised dead skin cells and nasty bacteria, as well as excess oil, this superior exfoliating serum effortlessly encourages clearer skin. That’s why I recommend the ASAP Radiance Serum. Additionally containing the antioxidants of white tea and Mulberry, this targeted serum & treatment subsequently protects the skin from damage whilst simultaneously combating signs of hyperpigmentation. Furthermore, the serum contains Salicylic Acid & BHAs, essential for a deep exfoliation within the pores to decongest the skin and really get down to the source of the problem.
5. Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash
Acne is the result of a build up of dead skin cells and bacteria nestled deep within your skin, causing pores to become clogged which leads to the formation of comedones and pustules. Therefore, it’s essential to give your skin a deep clean. Do so with the Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash which has been created with teen skins in mind yet is super versatile for use across all ages and stages.. Additionally, designed to clear away dead skin cells and excess oil, the wash subsequently prevents breakouts and unclogs pores. Natural gentle botanicals such as Tea Tree and Lavender furthermore ensure a gentle application. Additionally, Salicylic Acid dives deep into pores to keep them clear and unclogged.
6. Vanessa Megan AHA & Willow Bark Clarifying Anti-Congestion Serum
When you are serious about banishing hormonal blemishes and just as serious about keeping your skin care for acne clean and toxin-free, you can’t beat this anti-congestion serum. Designed to reduce the severity and appearance of blackheads and blemishes naturally, this serum furthermore improves skin texture thanks to the AHA component which is an effective exfoliator for the skin. Formulated with powerful botanical actives that shift pollution, dead skin cells and debris from the skin, this highly effective treatment serum allows you to enjoy clearer looking skin.
7. CosMedix Purity Clean
Why do we love this one? The CosMedix Purity Clean contains everything good and nothing nasty with the professional skincare advantage we love from CosMedix. Renewing and smoothing AHAs with the addition of antibacterial Tea Tree Oil make this an effective renewing cleanser that stimulates cell turnover to enhance youthfulness and a glowing complexion. This gentle face cleanser helps keep your pores unclogged as the texture of your skin is smoothed.
8. Medik8 Balance Moisturiser with Glycolic Acid Activator
Regulating balance within your skin is the key when it comes to tackling hormonal acne. From bacteria to oil control, hormonal acne can become a bit of a balancing act which is why the Medik8 Balance Moisturiser with Glycolic Acid Activator is your saviour. The AHA component expertly refines, decongests and clears the skin via exfoliation which helps to keep pores clear and clean. Harnessing a blend of prebiotics and probiotics, it rebalances the skin’s microbiome all while enhancing oil control to help decrease that shiny complexion.
9. Omnilux Mini Blemish Eraser
What if I told you that you could actually banish breakouts and blemishes in as little as 10 minutes per session? Drum roll for the Omnilux Mini Blemish Buster which hones right in on those pesky breakouts to kill acne-causing bacteria to keep skin clear and congestion-free. Furthermore, this dermatologist-endorsed home LED light device helps to keep skin calm, soothed and comfortable as it diminishes inflammation and redness that oh so often goes hand in hand with acne. It’s the blemish-busting and completely non-invasive solution for hormonal acne that your skin truly deserves.
10. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat Anti-Acne Moisturiser
Another important note: hydrating and soothing skin with hormonal acne is an essential part of the healing process. Therefore, the La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat Anti-Acne Moisturiser is a perfect choice to help regulate sebum production and quench thirsty skin without any oily residue. This lightweight moisturiser also boasts salicylic acid to renew and decongest the skin to further target and prevent future breakouts before they occur.
11. Skinstitut Glycolic Scrub 14%
As we more so understand the importance of deep cleaning our skin to fight against hormonal acne, the Skinstitut Glycolic Scrub is another star standout you need in your shower. Designed to deeply decongest your pores, this exfoliating face scrub expertly resurfaces your skin for optimal smoothness and a super clean sensation. Additionally,spherical jojoba beads help exfoliate into the pores to remove cellular debris that could cause a new breakout to occur. It’s this sloughing off of dead skin cells that really helps brighten the skin and keep it looking clear and acne free.
12. Pelactiv Oil-Free Balancing Serum
To furthermore continue our healing process of hormonal acne, apply the Pelactiv Oil-Free Balancing Serum to replsnish hydration without any additional oil. Designed specifically for oily and problematic skin, this hydrating moisturising serum brings balance back to your skin’s oil levels. Whilst AHA and BHA decongests the skin to prevent future breakouts from forming.
