Skincare experts share their thoughts on caring for and healing adult acne
By Lynn Yang; Photos: Shutterstock
In this series of Beauty Misconceptions, we speak to the experts for their take on trending beauty topics and issues.
We tackled oral supplements in our first column, and now, we're shining the spotlight on adult acne.
Experts Dr Ram Nath, Medical Director at The Wellness Clinic; Dr Lum Yang Xi, Medical Doctor of IDS Clinic; and Dr Kevin Chua, Medical Director of Drs Chua & Partners Clinic answer our burning questions.
4. What kind of products should I use to relieve acne?
It’s always good to use benzoyl peroxide or retinoid cream. The two creams mentioned will have to be prescribed by a doctor.
Off the shelves, you can also try to use products with probiotics. Probiotics are a sort of good bacteria, that when applied to the problem skin, can help to balance the bacterial load.
Additionally, it calms the skin and can help to reduce redness or inflammation. More severe cases of acne may require prescription medications that are either applied or consumed orally. This should be done under the supervision of an experienced doctor.
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