Tag: La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo

Most people think cystic acne needs the harshest products possible. The stronger, the better. That thinking is exactly why so many cystic acne sufferers end up with raw, peeling skin and even more breakouts. Cystic acne is an inflammatory condition. Stripping your skin barrier with aggressive cleansers makes inflammation worse, not better. The real trick…

You’ve got a deep, angry cyst under your jaw. It hurts to turn your head. You’ve tried toothpaste, ice, and prayer. Now you’re staring at two bottles on the drugstore shelf: La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+ and CeraVe Acne Foaming Cleanser. Which one kills that cyst without wrecking your skin barrier? I’ve tested both on hormonal…