What can I apply to get rid of acne? A complete analysis of the top 10 popular ingredients and natural therapies
Acne is a common skin problem, especially when the seasons change or when oil production is high. The acne treatment methods that are being talked about all over the internet these days include both scientifically proven ingredients and natural home remedies. This article combines hot topics in the past 10 days to compile a list of dressings that are effective in removing acne, and presents them in structured data to help you find solutions quickly.
1. Top 5 popular anti-acne ingredients (scientifically verified)

| Ingredients | Mechanism of action | Applicable skin type | Frequency of use |
|---|---|---|---|
| salicylic acid | Dissolve cutin and unclog pores | Oily/combination skin | 2-3 times a week |
| Azelaic acid | Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, reducing pigmentation | Sensitive skin/acne skin | 1 time a day |
| tea tree essential oil | Sterilization, oil control | oily skin | Apply locally, once a day |
| activated carbon | Absorb grease and deep clean | All skin types | 1-2 times a week |
| AHA | Accelerate keratin metabolism | non sensitive skin | 1-2 times a week |
2. Top 3 natural dressings that are hotly discussed on the Internet
Recently on social platforms, the following natural methods have become hot topics due to their “low cost and low stimulation”:
| Material | How to use | Effect feedback |
|---|---|---|
| Green tea water wet compress | Wet a cotton pad with cold brewed green tea water and leave it on for 5 minutes | Effective oil control, suitable for morning use |
| Honey + cinnamon powder mask | Mix 1:1 and apply for 10 minutes | Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, but sensitive skin needs to be tested |
| Aloe vera gel thick compress | Refrigerate and apply for 15 minutes | Calms red and swollen acne |
3. Expert advice and precautions
1.Avoid over-cleaning:Recent hot-searched cases of #overcleansingallergic# show that frequent use of powerful cleaning products will damage the barrier and worsen acne.
2.Zoned care:The T zone and U zone have different amounts of oil secretion. You can refer to the following combinations:
| area | Recommended ingredients |
|---|---|
| T zone (forehead/nose) | Salicylic acid + activated carbon |
| U zone (cheek/chin) | Azelaic acid + aloe vera gel |
3.Popular controversies:The method of applying toothpaste to acne has recently been refuted by dermatologists because it contains fluoride that may irritate the skin (refer to the topic # toothpaste to remove acne #).
4. User test report
Based on the data of Xiaohongshu, Weibo and other platforms in the past 10 days, a high praise plan has been compiled:
| Plan | Positive rating | Typical comments |
|---|---|---|
| 2% salicylic acid cotton pad wet compress | 89% | "Shut up for 3 days and the balance will be balanced, but you need to build up tolerance." |
| Ice cold barley water compress | 76% | “Amazing redness reduction effect, suitable for first aid” |
Summary:To remove acne, you need to choose ingredients based on the cause (oil/keratin/bacteria) and pay attention to their mildness. Scientific ingredients combined with natural therapies are more effective, but in serious cases it is recommended to seek medical advice.
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