Creating a successful cystic acne-fighting skin care routine may not seem like an easy feat, but rest assured that there are plenty of over-the-counter products that can help clear your breakouts. The best cystic acne treatment products are fortified with powerful clarifying exfoliants like salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide and glycolic acid to get deep into the pores to get beneath the surface where your pimples are forming and remove the acne-causing impurities that are responsible for your cystic breakouts. Not only do these ingredients purify and clarify, but they also regulate your skin’s oil production and promote the creation of new cells, expediting your breakout’s healing and life cycle.
Since cystic acne is considered by some to be more painful, larger and more pronounced than typical breakouts, cystic acne spot treatments and face masks also use soothing anti-inflammatory and hydrating ingredients to reduce their size and redness, offering instant relief without contributing to the damaging of your skin barrier with more irritation and dryness. To prevent future breakouts from forming, the best cystic acne treatment products also combine antifungal and antibacterial agents like tea tree oil and sulfur to guarantee that all traces of dirt and oil are gone and won’t

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