Scientific Actives and Skin Repairing Ingredients

Acne-Review has researched the scientific Over-The-Counter substances that have a beneficial role in combating the four major causative factors of acne. We have also included skin repairing ingredients and often help with the side effects of the OTC substances and have beneficial effects on the skin. The list of substances described is only meant to provide some insight into their modes of function and is by no means exhaustive.

Table 1: Scientific Active and Skin Repairing Ingredientsfor the Treatment of Acne

Benzoyl Peroxide:
— Common Formulations: 2.5%, 5%, 10%
— Potential Side Effects: Drying of skin, bleaching of fabric

Salicylic Acid:
— Common Formulations: .5%, 1%, 2%
— Potential Side Effects: Drying of skin and skin irritation

Glycolic Acid:
— Common Formulations: 4-6%, 10%, 20%
— Potential Side Effects: Drying of skin and skin irritation

Sulfur:
— Common Formulations: 5%, 10%, 20%
— Potential Side Effects: Drying of skin and skin irritation

Azelaic Acid:
— Common Formulations: 4-6%, 10%, 20%
— Potential Side Effects: Drying of skin and hypopigmentation

The above information was sourced from:
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000115/357.html