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Azelaic Acid is a naturally derived ingredient with good clinical evidence supporting its use for acne-prone and redness-prone skin. It helps to calm inflammation, reduce clogged pores and slow down excess pigment production, making it useful for both breakouts and dark spots. Prescription strengths tend to work more quickly, while cosmetic strengths offer gradual improvement with consistent use. It is generally well tolerated and suitable for sensitive or reactive skin types.

Salicylic acid is a betahydroxy acid (BHA) that has a number of benefits, particularly for acne-prone skin. Its most well studied benefit is as a chemical exfoliant, particularly when with a lower pH. This increases how quickly skin cells turnover, bringing healthy skin cells to the surface. It’s also a hydrophobic or oil-loving molecule so helps to break down excess sebum and unclog the oxidised sebum trapped in pores (black heads). If that weren’t enough, salicylic acid is also anti-inflammatory and helps to calm redness associated with acne.

Niacinamide is a jack of all trades ingredient. Most of its evidence base is for improving pigmentation but also acts as an anti-oxidant ingredient helping to reduce redness and inflammation as well as supporting skin barrier function.

Zinc Gluconate is a bioavailable form of zinc used in skincare for its soothing and sebum-regulating properties. There is moderate evidence, including small clinical studies, suggesting topical zinc may help reduce excess oil and support skin prone to breakouts. Laboratory research also supports its anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity. While it is not a standalone treatment for acne, it is generally well tolerated and commonly included in formulations designed to help balance and calm oily or reactive skin.