Acne

Acne is a common skin condition among teenagers, but it can also affect adults. Acne is also known as "pimples". A pimple occurs when the skin's pores become blocked by an oil produced by the body called sebum, which mixes with dead skin cells.

It's important to treat acne to improve quality of life, prevent mental health problems and prevent scarring.

Gentle on skin

Antibiotic-free

Benzene-free

Why Crystaderm®?

Crystaderm® successfully kills acne-causing bacteria, without the redness and over-drying that acne products containing benzoyl peroxide can cause. We’ve found breakout areas treated with Crystaderm® to be significantly less red than those treated with benzoyl peroxide. When you’ve got pimples, the last thing you want is dry, red skin!

Acne treatment

The main aim of acne treatment is to reduce future breakouts and improve the appearance of the skin.

Gently cleanse the face twice a day with lukewarm water or a mild cleanser, without rubbing too hard, to avoid aggravating skin inflammation. Cleansing the skin helps remove dead skin cells and excess sebum.

Clean your face, then apply a thin layer of Crystaderm® to areas prone to acne twice daily or as directed by your healthcare professional.

Myth or Reality?

You should only apply acne treatment directly on pimples.

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Myth

Treatment should be applied to the entire acne-prone area.

Myth or Reality?

Popping pimples can make scars worse.

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Reality

Better to let the treatment work and avoid permanent marks.

Myth or Reality?

Sun exposure helps clear up acne.

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Myth

The sun may temporarily dry out your skin, but it worsens acne and can lead to long-term scarring.

Myth or Reality?

There’s no point in treating acne — it will go away on its own.

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Myth

Without treatment, acne can last for years and leave permanent scars.

Myth or Reality?

An antibiotic-free product can lower the risk of bacterial resistance.

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Reality

That’s one of the benefits of an antiseptic solution like Crystaderm.

Myth or Reality?

Acne goes away on its own with time.

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Myth

Early and proper treatment helps reduce the risk of scarring.

Myth or Reality?

Acne only happens during adolescence.

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Myth

Acne can appear at any age—even in adulthood.

Myth or Reality?

Only strong products can treat acne effectively.

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Myth

A gentle and consistent approach is often more effective.

Useful Tips

  • Avoid touching your face – this will stop bacteria on your hands ending up on your skin.
  • Regularly clean items, such as sun glasses, that are put on your face.
  • Keep your hair clean and product-free to avoid oils and products transferring onto your face.
  • Clean your pillowcase and sheets regularly to prevent them from transferring the oil they absorb to your skin. Use unscented laundry soap, as fragrances can irritate certain skin types.
  • If you use make-up, choose non-comedogenic products that won't clog pores. Clean make-up brushes daily with an antimicrobial such as isopropyl alcohol, as they may contain bacteria.
  • Apply sunscreen before exposure to the sun, choosing only a non-comedogenic product.

Popping pimples

Although it’s tempting, popping pimples can push infected material further into the skin, making the pimple much worse and even causing permanent scarring.

If you can’t resist popping, make sure your hands are sanitized and wrap tissue around your fingers to avoid touching the skin or damaging it with your fingernails.

We don’t recommend popping pimples, but if you do and the area becomes damaged, a thin layer of Crystaderm® will help with healing.