Dermatologists Best Skincare Ingredients for Acne (Salicylic Acid, Sulfur, Benzoyl Peroxide, & More)

As a dermatologist, I know acne can be a challenge to treat. But if you have the right skincare ingredients in your routine, then it's possible to get your acne (or blackheads, whiteheads, cystic acne, etc) under control. In this video, I share acne-fighting skincare ingredients like benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, sulfur, retinoids, and more as well as the acne skincare products I recommend.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:37 About Acne Treatments
01:50 Causes of Acne
02:56 When to See a Derm
03:20 Benzoyl Peroxide
07:43 Sulfur
10:34 Salicylic Acid
13:33 Azelaic Acid
14:40 Retinoids
17:06 Topical Antibiotics
18:02 Subscribe!

DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician. I'm on NATURIUM's medical advisory board. Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links (marked with *). Affiliate links help support my YouTube channel so I can continue to create fun, informational skincare videos for you. Also, some products may have been received as PR. Thanks for watching!

[parker]

Would love a video dedicated to advice on using topical retinoids alongside other acne-fighting ingredients. Use in the same routine? Order of application? Different routines? Morning / night vs different days? Etc. Thanks!!

And just in general which skincare ingredients not to combine.

[cosmixeditz]

Your channel is criminally underrated...it needs more subs !...BTW LOVE YOU AND YOUR CONTENT Dr.Sam ! :)

[Leslie_M]

Yes for the video on oral medications for acne! My face responds well to topical treatments but my back needs more help.

[urbanfabchic]

Great video! Can you do a video with recommendations for body acne and hyperpigmentation?

[lachousalle]

Adapalene has been amazing for getting rid of zits, while benzoyl peroxide just gives me a bunch more zits.

[godsgoodness]

Loved this video Dr.! Thank you so much for thoroughly explaining each ingredient. Could you possibly do a video on the best time of day to wear these ingredients.

[julietpackard]

I’m 32 with hormonal acne on the chin and cheeks and I’m prescribed clindamycin 1%. At night I use the clindamycin after the CeraVe benzoyl peroxide acne cleanser and before the Neutrogena AM benzoyl stubborn acne treatment. I’ve noticed my break-outs dramatically shrink in size by the time I’ve woken up in the morning. And my skin isn’t too dry or irritated as long as I use a hydrating moisturizer. Before finding this trio, nothing has ever worked as well for me, besides tretinoan, but I’m currently trying to get pregnant and avoiding retinoids.

[adrianacannizzaro]

Hi Dr. Ellis ! Could you do a video on treating PIE specifically? Thanks, I love your videos !

[avan]

Can we get a video on darker skin tone ingredients for skin care to avoid?

[george]

i’d love to hear about oral medication for acne, specifically isotretinoin!

[nguyenmanhcuong]

Thanks for sharing, this video was really informative. I hope you made a video all about isotretinoin, how to take care of the skin after finishing the course to prevent future breakout and some procedures to treat PIH or PIE

[alone_highway]

Hello Dr Sam! Please kindly explain why retinoids sometimes make our skin extremely oily. There is no information on the Internet, but so many people complain about it on Reddit :( You’re our last hope!

[thesacredbombshell]

Thanks I was literally about to buy this bar soap and I've heard a lot about naturium as a brand--- I'm going to give it a try! Thanks!

[giuliacandia]

It’s so unfortunate that in Europe we have so little access to products with benzoyl peroxide 😢

[anitamiko]

Thanks for this video. I’m dying to know what kind of necklace you’re wearing in this. Please share if you know where to buy. Thanks

[amberhaggenjos]

Hi! Love your videos and congrats on your beautiful baby! I have a question I use the benzoyl peroxide face wash 4%. I see there is a new 10% one. Is it better to use 4% or 10%? Thank you

[miaconte]

Do you recommend this cleanser over panoxyl for the face?

[amandaconnelly]

First thank you so much for all of your content. I’ve learned so much!!! Do you know what percent niacinamide is in the naturium sulphur tx please?

[raquelvictoria]

Was on isotretinoin for 2.5 months only because horrible migraines that were debilitating & lasted 3+ hours. Had flawless skin for 2 years while on BCP but ever since switching from BCP to mirena my skin has returned to its starting point acne which is pretty bad. Just being patient w my tretinoin, salicylic, & benzoyl peroxide. Giving it the 12 weeks to see if it will improve as you said.

[dianemagnussen]

Question— I just asked my doctor to prescribe topical dapsone based on this video, and based on a video I watched of yours yesterday I ordered benzolperoxide. I’m new to acne, I’ve only had it for a week. I’m menopausal, I am 54, very much. When you say that it can create an orange residue, you don’t mean that my face is going to turn orange permanently, correct? Just that I might not want to go to a fancy event?