Four different treatments to treat facial acne

Acnecide keeps your skin clear and healthy. The Face Gel and Face Wash are powerful acne treatments, while the Cleanser and Moisturiser keep your skin at its best.
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There are four main Acnecide products: Acnecide Face Gel, Acnecide Face Wash, Acnecide Daily Cleanser and Acnecide Moisturiser SPF30. Acnecide Face Gel and Acnecide Face Wash both contain 5% benzoyl peroxide, an powerful antiseptic acne medication. Although they work in pretty much the same way, the Face Wash is rinsed afterwards, while the Face Gel is left to absorb. They’re best for mild acne.
Acnecide Daily Cleanser is a foaming face wash you use everyday to reduce acne and keep your skin clear. The Acnecide Moisturiser SPF30 keeps your skin healthy and hydrated without clogging your pores, while protecting your skin from sun damage. Daily cleansing and moisturising keeps your skin clear of excess oil and dirt, while preserving your skin’s natural barrier.
Acnecide Face Gel and Acnecide Face Wash treat mild acne with a strong antiseptic, benzoyl peroxide. Benzoyl peroxide works to get rid of the bacteria on your skin which can cause acne. It’s also a comedolytic, meaning it helps to clear your pores. It brings down inflammation too, removing spots and leaving your skin clearer.
Acnecide Daily Cleanser gets rid of dirt and impurities. Because it’s soap-free and gentle, it preserves your skin’s natural barrier and doesn’t irritate your face too much, making it perfect for everyday use.
Acnecide Moisturiser SPF30 keeps your skin hydrated and protected from the sun, without being too heavy. Acne treatments can dry the skin, so Acnecide Moisturiser SPF30 helps prevent this. They work together to keep your skin healthy while protecting you from spots.
Acnecide Face Gel and Acnecide Face Wash work in pretty much the same way, so which you use is really up to you. Both the Gel and Wash are powerful acne treatments. They’re used slightly differently, so which one you use might depend on whether you want to wash the treatment off afterwards, or leave it on.
Acnecide Daily Cleanser might be better for you if you have sensitive skin that’s prone to spots. This is because it’s gentle enough for daily use without drying your skin. It might also be good if you also have a condition like eczema, or dry or combination skin. It’s also helpful to use in combination with stronger topical acne treatments, which can irritate your face if applied too often. Acnecide Daily Cleanser removes spots whilst maintaining your skin’s pH balance.
Acnecide Moisturiser SPF30 can often be a necessary addition to your skincare routine if you're using a strong acne treatment like Acnecide Face Gel or Wash. This is because they can strip the skin of its natural oils in order to treat the acne, so a moisturiser helps you to avoid dryness. Acnecide Moisturiser SPF30 is lightweight enough to hydrate the skin without clogging pores, stopping acne from getting worse. It also provides natural skin protection, to keep your skin healthy.
If you have acne, you might want to use either Acnecide Face Gel or Acnecide Face Wash in combination with Acnecide Daily Cleanser and Acnecide Moisturiser SPF30. Together, these treatments can bring down your acne and keep your skin clear, clean and soft.
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If you’re using Acnecide Face Gel or Acnecide Face Wash, they will start bringing down acne and inflammation on your skin very quickly. But it might take a while to see their full effects. If you’re not sure if it’s working, wait for 12 weeks before going back to talk to your clinician.
You should continue to use the Cleanser and Moisturiser everyday. They shouldn’t harm your skin, and their effects at maintaining your skin’s health and protection get better over time.
Don’t swallow any of these treatments. If you accidentally get any in your mouth, nose or eyes, rinse them out thoroughly with clean water. After using the Acnecide Face Gel or Face Wash, there’s a chance dyed fabrics you come into contact with may be bleached. To avoid this, you could put towels over your pillows if you use it before you sleep.
Don’t use Acnecide Face Gel or Acnecide Face Wash on broken or damaged skin, as it might irritate it more. Using more Face Gel or Wash won’t make it more effective, so don’t apply it more than twice a day.
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When we present you with stats, data, opinion or a consensus, we’ll tell you where this came from. And we’ll only present data as clinically reliable if it’s come from a reputable source, such as a state or government-funded health body, a peer-reviewed medical journal, or a recognised analytics or data body. Read more in our editorial policy.
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Clinical efficacy and safety of benzoyl peroxide for acne vulgaris: Comparison between Japanese and Western patients. The Journal of Dermatology, 44(11), pp.1212-1218.
Meta-analysis comparing efficacy of benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, benzoyl peroxide with salicylic acid, and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin in acne. 2010. Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects (DARE): Quality-assessed Reviews.
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