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Different acne treatments can work in many different ways. Some acne products target the pustules and cysts while others try to eliminate the bacteria in the hair follicle to ensure the reduction and elimination of acne.

It is important that you should know the common ingredients which used in acne products before you applied:

1. Isotretinoin
This ingredient is used to reduce oil or sebum production, soothes the inflammation in the form of pimples, pustules and cysts and can also help unblock the clogging of pores. However, overuse of this ingredient can also cause side effects such as dryness and scaling of the skin, particularly on the lips.

2. Alcohol and Acetone
This ingredient mainly use in cleansers as well as astringents. They are effective in removing dirt and oils from the skin. They can cause stinging or a burning sensation on the skin. If you have severe acne, you are not advice to use these products. However, it can prevent the increase of break-outs if you use it regularly at the onset of acne.

3. Salicylic Acid
This ingredient aims to dissolve comedones or whiteheads through the removal of dead cells inside the hair follicles. It prevents the pores from being clogged allowing oil or sebum to pass through unimpeded. However, it can cause mild redness if you overuse it. It will be nice if there is a maximum of 2 percent salicylic acid in the acne product. For some acne sufferers, a stronger mixture can be prepared depending on your skin’s needs.

4. Benzoyl Peroxide
This is considered the most active ingredient in acne treatment. It is basically an anti-bacterial ingredient that helps remove bacteria in the follicles. It also has the effect of dissolving comedones which is an early sign of acne. Some products have benzoyl peroxide ingredient from 2.5 to 10% worth. Again, it depends on the severity of your acne. This is recommended for early onset acne and for prevention. Side effects would include dryness and scaling in some and redness and swelling in others.

5. Sulfur
This is rarely used alone as a product. This is actually included in acne products as an additional help to reduce acne. They remove dead skin cells and excess oil. A keratolytic preparation has drying effects on the skin. It can also cause soreness, especially at the start of the treatment. If this persists, it is advised that use of the product be discontinued until the side effects subside. A change to a lower dosage can also help.

6. Antibiotics
Some acne treatment products have antibiotics in them to help kill bacteria and prevent the spread of acne. Some doctors also prescribe antibiotics to help prevent scarring. Antibiotics such as tetracycline, tretinoin and sodium sulfacetamide come in oral or as topical medication. They must be taken regularly and within the period prescribed. A more natural remedy is tea tree oil which also has antibacterial properties but is usually in topical form like oils, creams and gels.