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Cystic Acne

What product do you like to use to shrink your existing cystic acne?
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The best ingredients for cystic acne would be Benzoyl Peroxide, Ttea Tree Oil, and Azelaic Acid
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Thanks for replying! Ok so when using Tea Tree oil how would you apply? Dilute and cotton ball? Straight on with q-tip?
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What has helped me the most was azelaic acid. There are several options over the counter at different price points and percentages. I like to pair it up with soothing products containing green tea and centella. Putting ice (not directly) also helps to reduce redness and inflammation.
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I love The Ordinary products! I haven’t tried Paula’s choice! I’ll have to get some Azelaic acid. Thank you so much!
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beautywithdanni

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So you need to dilute it and. can dilute it with olive oil, almond oil, coconut oil, grape seed oil. You would do 12 drops of your carrier oil to every 2 drops of tea tree oil
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beautywithdanni

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Or you can add a few drops to a small amount of moisturizer and apply it onto the skin
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Ivyloveskincarestuff

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@PickyyPhat many people don't like the Ordinary's formulation as it is silicone based. I personally don't mind but yes, it can pill sometimes. You cannot beat the price so I continue to buy it. Recently I have tried the PC Azelaic acid booster and I admit it has an elegant texture. The Isispharma is also nice but you cannot find it everywhere. There is also the prescription drug Skinoren which is 20% azelaic acid. It's too strong for me but it's effective. Dermatica also does 20% but I haven't tried it.
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zitSticka and Pyunkang Yul has the best products for cystic acne! highly recommend for you to check their products out
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