Keep skin in check during the summer to fall transition, with our top picks to prevent and treat skin freak-outs.
#1 Prescription Strength Treatment — La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo: This ultra effective patent-pending combination of Micronized Benzoyl Peroxide [5.5%] reduces acne inflammation while Micro-exfoliating LHA [0.4%] exfoliates and evens texture. Available at select physicians’ offices, select CVS/pharmacy stores, CVS.com, CVS pharmacy counters nationwide, select Walgreens and Duane Reade locations, Duane Reade pharmacy counters and online at laroche-posay.us for $39.95
#2 All-Over Treatment Masque — Meaningful Beauty Deep Cleansing Masque When acne is accompanied by troublesome skin ranging from dry & flaky to oily & red… a simple purifying masque is the best way to even out tone, and try to get every cell on the same page. This masque purifies, deep cleans and revives stressed out trouble skin, while promoting collagen production to help plump lines, wrinkles & acne scars. Available at meaningfulbeauty.com, kit prices vary.
#3 Travel Must-Have — Neova BreakOut Control Swabs: With a hyper-portable swab applicator, these are chock-filled with Allantonin, Salicylic Acid, Witch Hazel and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract to improve wound healing and calm inflammation. 26 Pre-Measured Acne Treatment Swabs, available at nextderm.com Each swab contains 5mL/0.17 oz. of solution, $26.00
#4 Backed by Science Gadget — Verilux ClearWave Phototherapy System for Acne: If your skin is sensitive and will normally freak out at the moment a topical drying formula gets near a blemish, The ClearWave Phototherapy System for Acne may just be your ticket to acne freedom . The system emits a specific wavelength of blue light that painlessly destroys acne-causing bacteria in skin pores without harming the surrounding tissue. Blue light therapy is clinically proven and dermatologist recommended to treat inflamed pimples, pustules, whiteheads and blackheads. Available at Verilux.com and at Brookstone mall locations and retails for $149.95; replacement heads are $34.95 apiece.
