There are many products on the market today that claim to be the best acne treatment for sensitive skin. Please beware, many don’t live up to their promise.

Treatment of acne depends on whether inflammation or bacteria are present. Some acne consists only of blackheads and whiteheads on the skin with very little or no pimples (comedonal acne). Topical acne cream treatments that can unclog pores and remove dead skin cells work best for this type of acne. However, if inflammation is present, acne treatments that contain anti-bacterial and/or anti-inflammatory ingredients may work better.

The goal of acne treatment is to:

• reduce or remove excess sebum production
• kill acne-causing bacteria
• unplug skin pores and remove dead skin cells