Dealing with Acne can be a pain. Pimples get itchy, inflamed and will cause hyperpigmentation if not  treated properly. Hands down the most popular item to deal with any acne break outs are the COSRX Pimples patches. Half of all our orders contain a set. The hydrocolloid dressing is best used when the acne has already come to head. Pop one on directly over the open pimple and you’ll be amazed by the amount of gunk that this small patch will soak away! It also provides a moist healing environment which generally decreases hyperpigmentation and quickens healing time!

Spot Creams are great from killing acne before they become cystic. Its very important to try to prevent acne rather than just treat it when it occurs. If there is a painful red spot, apply one of these creams to try to get rid of the pimple before it can even begin. Only use a small amount of this on the spot itself.

One of the best ways to prevent acne is with chemical exfoliation! They get deep into the pore and break down dead skin that can clog up pores and cause irritation. If you see products with AHAs, BHAs and PHAs , they are generally chemical exfoliators. Essences and Toners with these items are really great for preventing acne.

A special mention for one of the newest items on the market! Some By Mi are known for having very effective lines for treating and dealing with Acne and their AHA BHA PHA lines are hugely popular. The Body Cleanser is a recent release that was created for those with body acne. Often body cleansing washes don’t contain too many active ingredients and facial foaming cleansers can we way too expensive to use all over your body!

Gel creams are a godsend for those currently suffering from breakouts or for those with oily skin! They are lightweight but still moisturising. Our favourites are the Jumiso Snail Centella Cream and the Some By Mi Miracle Cream. Snail and centella are some great ingredients for acne and acne prone skin.

You might be wondering why cleansers are so far down the list. Well, its simply that cleansers are important but many of them do similar jobs. If you do have acne, you want a cleanser that is a bit more stripping than a normal cleanser but not too much. You need to find a balance. For oilier skin salicyclic acid is an ingredient that is very beneficial. Make sure you do hydrate your skin afterwards.

It is more than likely that you will have some hyperpigmentation after some acne. Its important to try to treat these as soon as possible and increase the cell turnover. Centella Asiatica or Cica for short is well known in Asian Beauty to help with hyperpigmentation and repair. Other very famous ingredients are snail secretion filtrate that you can find in many popular products.