Ingredient Recommendations for Clogged Pores and Redness

Question

I have clogged pores, redness, and oiliness. Based on the previous suggestion about BHA for dissolving clogged pores, I would like to confirm if BHA is suitable and also ask about adding other ingredients like B5, B3, and Azelaic Acid to help improve skin health, reduce oiliness, and reduce acne.

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Ingredient Recommendations for Clogged Pores and Redness

For your concerns with clogged pores, minor inflammation, and redness, these ingredients can help improve your skin condition:

Salicylic Acid (BHA): This ingredient helps exfoliate skin cells and dissolve blockages in pores, making it effective for clogged acne. It helps reduce the accumulation of impurities that lead to acne.
Panthenol (Vitamin B5): Pro-Vitamin B5 soothes the skin, reduces inflammation and redness, helps heal wounds, and strengthens the skin barrier. It keeps the skin moisturized and elastic.
Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide): Vitamin B3 helps reduce inflammation, fade red and dark marks from acne, control facial oiliness, and strengthen the skin.
Azelaic Acid (Liquid Azelaic™): This helps reduce clogged pores, inflammation, redness, and controls oiliness on the face.

You can consider these ingredients to try in tester sizes to see how they work for your skin.