Drink more water. Skip the chocolate. Wash your face more. You've heard it all. But what actually works? Dermatologist Dr. James E. Fulton studied this question for decades. Le French Skin Care Blog shared an in-depth overview of his research.
The three pillars of treatment
1. Gentle cleansing
The biggest mistake? Over-cleansing. Clinique Clarifying Lotion 1 (€47.99) gently exfoliates without irritation. Clinique Exfoliating Scrub (€38.99) is mild enough for acne-prone skin - max twice weekly.
2. Hydration - even for oily skin
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Aqua Gel (€4.95 - €12.19) hydrates intensely without clogging pores. Price difference: over €7.
3. Retinol
Neutrogena Retinol Boost+ Intensive Serum (€18.89) accelerates cell renewal and reduces acne scars.
Eye contour
Clinique All About Eyes Rich (€58.79) protects the delicate eye area from drying acne treatments.
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