Top 4 cosmetic active ingredients to fight against acne

Highly common among adolescents, acne also affects adults for many reasons. But one thing is certain, the very quickly we notice it, the sooner we want to get rid of it. Here are the main active ingredients against acne that you absolutely must observe in your cosmetic products .

Zinc

Acne is a real nemesis for black skin. Fortunately, our bodies contain trace elements that help fight them, including zinc. As it is only present in small quantities in the body, it is best to use cosmetic products that contain it, such as our Cleanactyl cleansing gel to deeply cleanse your face.

Thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, zinc is an essential ingredient to combat the proliferation of bacteria and microbes on the epidermis, which are themselves the cause of acne spots. Then, zinc also has a healing property to help the skin recover from infections.

Finally, with its purifying and mattifying power, zinc eliminates impurity particles such as excess sebum and helps the skin regain its natural appearance.

The copper

Skin imperfections generally come from enlarged pores. This is a very common problem among oily and acne-prone skin. This trace element is essential for protein synthesis in the body.

At Nubiance, we actively use this ingredient to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, two much-needed proteins to promote skin regeneration and healing of acne wounds.

Thanks to a cream, a gel or an oil composed of copper, you wonderfully fight free radicals and oxidative stress at the origin of many imperfections.

AHA acids

Alpha-hydroxy acids or fruit acids are almost present in cosmetic treatments to combat imperfections such as acne. Among the AHA acids most used in beauty products, there are:

• Glycolic acid: it is used as a peeling agent in our exfoliating gel . It is recommended to eliminate dead cells, correct skin irregularities, refine skin grains and regulate sebum production. Exfoliating with a treatment based on glycolic acid is therefore effective in preventing and combating acne spots.
• Citric acid: belonging to the AHA acid family, citric acid has the advantage of penetrating quickly into the skin. It is a main active ingredient to target the elimination of dead cells and skin renewal. In addition, this acid acts as a cohesion agent between the deep layer and the upper layer of the skin. Which makes your skin more supple and firm.
• Lactic acid: it is a real beauty ally for taking care of acne-prone skin. Just like other AHA acids, it exfoliates the skin and stimulates cell renewal. But most importantly, it lowers the pH of the skin so that it is less conducive to bacteria. An important point to fight acne spots. Finally, it deeply hydrates the skin to promote healing and regain perfect skin after acne.

The bakuchiol

Bakuchiol is a chemical component present in the seeds of a plant of Indian origin called bachi, this ingredient is very powerful in fighting persistent acne. It acts at the source of the problem by fighting against skin inflammation, hyperkeratinization, excessive sebum production and bacterial proliferation.

You will find this active ingredient in most of the products in our anti-blemish range . It allows you to keep your skin healthy and less sensitive to microbiological attacks. It's the key to acne and other blemishes like psoriasis.