#2 Targeted treatments
#Myth: Toothpaste, apple cider vinegar and nappy rash cream are a YES.
If you can name the kitchen cabinet item, you’re likely to find someone who recommends it for clearing breakouts, but almost all of this is just hearsay. More often than not these hokey home remedies dry out the top layers of your blemish and irritate them further, making them harder to conceal, which means more work for you.
#Truth: Choose science over anecdotes.
Products containing benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid (also known as beta-hydroxy acid) are your best choice to clear a breakout fast, and these are both backed by extensive scientific evidence. Benzoyl peroxide pushes oxygen into the skin, quickly reducing bacteria, while salicylic acid will work through oil to clear stubborn clogs. Use these products sparingly only on the affected area, twice a day at most.
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