Clean & Clear Advantage Rapid Gel 15ml

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Certain products may be accidentally vegan, however, none of the products are certified vegan or cruelty-free. As soon as a pimple reared up its ugly head, I applied a drop of Clean & Clear Advantage Spot Control Treatment Gel straight away. It took 3 more days before the pimple disappeared. During this time, I applied the gel 2/3 times a day (not more because I was scared it’d irritate my skin – it may be resistant but that’s not a good reason to play with fire). I used to have the worst acne in my school days and followed my mother’s precious words. Trust me, I realized the value of those words after I graduated to become a doctor. Stop questioning “Is Clean and Clear Fash good?”. Focus on golden natural remedies which include: Hi, I'm Gio! I’m a tell-it-like-it-is skin coach and author on a mission to help you achieve your best skin day ever - every day.

Since your skin is out of protective oils, you are now more prone to infections, early ageing of the skin and Cancer! Just because you wanted to get rid of oil and didn’t want to use a handkerchief to clean your face, you approached clean and clear face wash. But instead of getting glowing skin, you actually got “Clean” skin. Note the difference between the two. Additionally, many have noted that Clean and Clear causes morning burst that is definitely bad for the skin. Not only this leaves your skin vulnerable to infections, but this foaming face also kills the healthy and protective skin which acts as a barrier against various germs. Treating acne or acne-prone skin that is either dry, oily, or combination is complicated. With so many products on the market claiming to effectively treat and even prevent acne, finding the proper skincare routine is a delicate balance. Hi, I'm Gio. I'm a no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is skin coach and writer on a mission to help you achieve your best skin day ever - every day. I bust skincare myths and debunk marketing jargon to help you figure out what's worth the splurge and what's best left on the shelf - using science, not hype. I also offer skincare consultations to help you create the best skincare routine for your unique needs. PEGs are known as human skin toxicants or allergens and are highly debated for their safety in cosmetics. As a result, you will find PEGs listed as one of the Dirty Dozen.

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Clean and Clear uses Salicylic Acid (BHA) for their formula, whereas Neutrogena's instead contains Benzoyl Peroxide. While Salicylic Acid unclogs pores, Benzoyl Peroxide kills the acne-causing bacteria itself. Neutrogena's Oil-Free Acne Wash is just about as typical as an acne cleanser comes. It features Salicylic Acid (a BHA) as the main acne-fighter, as well as a flurry of botanical extracts— Aloe, Anthemis Nobilis, and Matricaria—for a bit of a soothing effect, and a relatively gentle cleansing agent— Cocamidopropyl Betaine—to remove dirt and oils from the skin without being overly-drying. In fact, they actually share 20 out of 22 ingredients, with the only ingredients they don't share having negligible effects on their formulas (unless you want to argue that a tiny amount of Grapefruit Extract—listed at the end of the ingredients list of Neutrogena's—makes a difference). In other words, for all intents and purposes they are the exact same products just in different bottles and with different branding.

Both the Clean & Clear Essentials Dual Action Moisturizer and the Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Moisturizer offer exactly what we're looking for in good acne moisturizers: 0.5% Salicylic Acid, a non-comedogenic formula, a lightweight texture, and no oils named in the ingredients lists. Stop looking in mirrors! I know this sounds stupid, but looking in the mirror trigger anxiety, an inevitable outcome of a scary pimple. This anxiety leads to stress and further hormone troubles and further acne. (also, you end up popping it) Don’t touch the poo. If you touch it, you will definitely increase the size. Stay calm. Let it grow and pop out itself. Owned by Johnson & Johnson, Neutrogena is a science-driven skincare line known for its effective yet affordable products. Founded in 1930 by Emanuel Stolaroff, the brand was previously called Natone and was later named Neutrogena. Popular products include makeup removing cleansing towelettes, pore refining toner, ultra-gentle cleanser, ultra-sheer sunscreen, and the brand's famous transparent bar soap.If you've been following along with the whole guide up until now, bells might be ringing with regards to how similar this is to the dilemma we had with their cleansers. Long story short, because of the difference in actives, the two products end up being suitable for slightly different types of acne. Style your hair away from your face -Natural oils from your hair can add to the problem if it gets onto your face. A good way to avoid this is to tie your hair up away from your face. How about a braided plait, insert a hair doughnut or a relaxed low-side bun for a different look that also helps keep skin clean & clear! Salicylic Acid; Water, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Neopentyl Glycol Dietheylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Methyl Gluceth-20, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Steareth-20, Steareth-2, Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate, Sodium Benzoate*, Fragrance, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, BHT, Citrus Grandis (grapefruit) Fruit Extract*

We even found a German study that compared the efficacy of Hamamelis ointment to panthenol ointment for soothing the skin in children (from 27 days to 11 years old). They observed 309 children and concluded that both ointmentswere similarly effective but the one with Hamamelis was even better tolerated(98.2% vs. 92.3% tolerated well the ointments in the two groups).While the company owns numerous subsidiary corporations and brings in billions of dollars annually, J&J is also known for multiple public recalls and lawsuits. In fact, J&J has faced hundreds of thousands of lawsuits over claims of defective products. The subsidiaries often knew about the concerns regarding certain products yet sold them anyway. Animal-testing may be done with J&J suppliers, through a third party, or when animal testing is required by law in another country.

Drink plenty of water. A glass after every time you pee. (Persistence is key, avoid drinking a jar a day) Johnson & Johnson is one of the world's most comprehensive healthcare organizations and was formed in the USA in 1886. Our Family of Companies comprises more than 250 operating companies in 60 countries" - Johnson & JohnsonUnfortunately, several products in both Clean & Clear and Neutrogena contain a range of ingredients that are concerning for skincare. These include ingredients such as Fragrance, Red 4, Alcohol, Yellow 10, PEGs, Talc and synthetic dyes. Apart from all the big debate, you might have noticed sometimes, the face wash just makes things worse sometimes. Indeed many will disagree, but ask those who suffered the fate by asking the same question- “Is clean and clear face wash good?” We all know the temptation to squeeze a whitehead spot is huge but try to resist! Popping a spot may be satisfying at the time but it can actually damage the healthy skin around the spot and allow the infection to spread, leading to even more spots! Keep your hands away! -The less you touch your face, the less dirt and bacteria will spread onto your skin. Always wash your hands before applying make-up or when you need to re-touch your face! Since both the Clean and Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Facial Scrub and the Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Acne Wash Scrub contain the same scrubbing agent—Microcrystalline Cellulose—they are one and the same physical exfoliation-wise. What sets them apart, though, are their supporting formulas.