@draleksandrabrown: Azelaic acid ✔️ Acne + dark spots + redness ✔️ Anti-inflammatory + helps prevent clogged pores ✔️ Great for sensitive or rosacea-prone skin Salicylic acid (BHA) ✔️ Best for blackheads + clogged pores ✔️ Oil-soluble → penetrates deep into pores ⚠️ Can be drying if overused Adapalene (retinoid) ✔️ Prevents acne (not just treats it) ✔️ Helps normalize skin turnover ✔️ One of the most effective OTC options Benzoyl peroxide ✔️ Kills acne-causing bacteria ✔️ Great for inflamed breakouts ⚠️ Doesn’t prevent new acne as well as retinoids Niacinamide ✔️ Reduces oil + redness ✔️ Supports skin barrier ⚠️ Not a primary acne treatment on its own Vitamin C ✔️ Brightening + antioxidant ❌ Not an acne treatment ✔️ Better for pigmentation than breakouts — Don’t use all of these at once. Pick based on your acne type. Follow for real derm picks that actually make sense. #skincare #skincaretips #acneskincare #dermtips #thisvsthat

Dr. Aleksandra Brown

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Monday 25 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT