Acne

Both salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide help to effectively clear acne – however, these ingredients are also known to cause excessive dryness and possible skin irritations, which isn’t ideal if you’re using acne treatment for sensitive skin. Those ingredients are not recommended for sensitive skin because they make your skin much drier than needed to treat acne.

Fun fact: your skin is the largest organ in the body! That means it has an ecosystem all of its own, and is home to a wide-range of microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi and viruses. All of that is known as the skin’s microbiome.

As the skin is a primary physical barrier, it’s the interface to the outside environment and can protect the body from foreign organisms and substances. The makeup of your skin’s microbiome varies on different parts of your body, with some microorganisms thriving in moist areas, dry areas, or oily spots.

Many of these microorganisms are harmless and even beneficial to the skin, which is why we want to maintain the balance even with acne treatment. Disruptions or imbalance (dysbiosis) can also lead to skin disorders or infections, like acne. Some other things that might affect the skin’s microbiome are hormones, genes, diet and other lifestyle choices or external environment factors.

Topical products applied to the skin can also interfere with the skin’s microbiome. That’s why here at Flexitol, we work hard to ensure we’re giving your skin the best chance and creating a unique acne treatment.

Excess oil or sebum production is one of the main factors causing acne. This happens when the glands under the skin enlarge and produce more oil. Too much oil allows bacteria to grow (remembering that some of the microorganisms in the skin microbiome thrive in oily spots!).

That’s why it is so important to control sebum production in managing acne. The Flexitol Acne Control range contains the key ingredient SeboclearTM, a clinically tested active that manages the overproduction of sebum during an acne breakout.

The Flexitol Acne Control range is the ideal acne treatment for sensitive skin. Our Acne Control Wash is an ultra-gentle foaming cleanser free from soap, SLS and oil, while thoroughly cleansing the skin. The Acne Control Wash effectively unclogs pores without stripping the skin of its essential oils, or adding more oil into the mix. Most importantly, it is free from peroxide and acids and will not damage the skin’s microbiome.

We recommend using Flexitol Acne Control Wash and Acne Control Lotion even if you are not suffering from acne. These products are effective for maintaining clear and hydrated skin. Our Flexitol Acne Control Wash is an ultra gentle, daily cleanser – it really is the last acne treatment regimen you’ll ever have to try!

Flexitol Acne Control Lotion can be used as a daily moisturizer, providing intense, oil-free hydration that balances the skin’s microbiome with hyaluronic acid and aloe vera.

We don’t recommend using the Flexitol Acne Control Spot Cream as a preventative method against acne – only use the spot cream when breakouts occur.

Flexitol is seriously next gen acne management, free from harsh chemicals, acid and bleach! Regularly using the Acne Control Wash as a daily cleanser and Acne Control Lotion as a daily moisturizer can prevent acne flare-ups.

Remember: one of the main causes of acne is excess sebum production, which is regulated by our key ingredient, SeboclearTM. Another cause of acne can be clogged pores, and our Acne Control Wash will gently unclogs pores, while the Acne Control Lotion balances the skin’s microbiome, all preventing further acne breakouts.

The Flexitol Acne Control range has no known negative reactions associated with other conditions or medications – it is an ideal acne treatment. However, it’s a good idea to speak to your doctor before using our products if you are already taking prescription medication for acne.

With your doctor’s approval, our Acne Control Wash and Lotion can be used as complementary products to acne management if you are taking prescription medication.