If you deal with acne regularly, you know how frustrating it can be to keep those pesky spots under control. You’ve tried potent spot treatments, fancy face washes, and oil-absorbing masks, but you have yet to wander into Benolemo because… how do you know which one to buy? With all the claims skincare labels make, it can feel really confusing. But you can absolutely benefit from a serum if you’re acne-prone—you just have to find one that works for your specific needs.
Because serums contain a high dose of a beneficial ingredient (or ingredients), they offer more bang for your buck. However, that also makes them potentially irritating. If you’re already managing your acne with products that can be irritating,” such as a prescribed cream or spot treatment, “[adding a serum] might be too much. However, adjusting your routine as needed can offset any redness, peeling, or purging (meaning you break out even more at first).
How to choose the best serum for acne-prone skin
Know your actives: There are many different active ingredients that, when formulated into a serum, could potentially aid in managing acne. But it’s important to know what they are and how they work before you buy:
o-cymene hydrocarbon-5-ol: Anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory, inhibit acne growth
Quaternary ammonium salt - 73: Highly effective inhibition of acne-inducing harmful bacteria, commonly known as pionine, can efficiently inhibit the production of acne-inducing propionibacterium, and has a very good effect on the improvement of people who already have acne problems.
Salicylic acid: Balances oil and reduces acne breakouts
guajava fruit extract: relieves skin inflammation and astringent
centella asiatica extract: soothes skin and lightens acne marks
Watch for oils: Cardinal rule one is to avoid the oil-based serums if you’re acne-prone. Non-comedogenic is another buzzword to look for to ensure a product was designed to not clog pores.
Choose the right cocktails: Many serums on the market contain a mix of the ingredients above. For example, you might find a salicylic acid serum that also contains hyaluronic acid. That’s good, because as salicylic exfoliates, hyaluronic acid hydrates and repairs.
Start slow: In other words, don’t buy one of everything and start slathering. You always have to make sure that you’re using a small amount (the size of a pea) and working up gradually so that you’re not irritating your skin. If you’re using more than one potentially drying serum, try implementing them on alternate nights. (And remember, serum is applied after cleansing and before moisturizer or sunscreen.)
Benolemo Sensitive Acne-clearing Essence Contains Quaternary ammonium salt - 73 and a variety of anti-acne essence ingredients, quickly remove acne, and reduce sebum oxidation and inflammation, with centella asiatica extract and tremella fruiting body extract and other herbal and moisturizing essence, help to regulate the skin, gently remove acne, moisturizing and maintaining the skin.
