antiacne
Fights facial blemishes
Antiacne describes products or treatments designed to prevent or reduce acne: antiacne cream, antiacne medication.
The term appears most often in marketing and dermatology contexts.
Also spelled anti-acne.
Topical retinoid medication
- benzoyl peroxideTopical antibacterial oxidizer
- salicylic acidWillow-derived beta hydroxy compound
- clindamycinLincosamide antibacterial agent
- retinoidsVitamin A derivatives
erythromycin · topical · oral · prescription · antibiotics · retinol · antimicrobial · corticosteroid
Inflamed skin bump
- zitInflamed facial blemish
- blackheadPlugged pore with oxidized sebum
- whiteheadClogged pore forming bump
- cystFluid-filled tissue sac
papule · pustule · nodule · breakout · lesion · inflammation · scar · hyperpigmentation
Substance for removing grime
- exfoliateRemove outer skin layers
- noncomedogenicWon't obstruct skin pores
- sebumNatural skin lubricant
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
toner · serum · spot treatment · mask · micellar · glycolic · tea tree · witch hazel
Doctor treating skin disorders
- estheticianSkincare treatment specialist
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- oilyCovered in grease
- combinationJoining of multiple elements
skin type · sensitive · sebaceous gland · follicle · bacteria · microbiome · scarring · atrophic
tretinoin
Topical retinoid medication
- benzoyl peroxideTopical antibacterial oxidizer
- salicylic acidWillow-derived beta hydroxy compound
- clindamycinLincosamide antibacterial agent
retinoids · erythromycin · topical · oral · prescription · antibiotics · retinol · antimicrobial · corticosteroid · phototherapy
pimple
Inflamed skin bump
- zitInflamed facial blemish
- blackheadPlugged pore with oxidized sebum
- whiteheadClogged pore forming bump
cyst · papule · pustule · nodule · breakout · lesion · inflammation · scar · hyperpigmentation · purge
cleanser
Substance for removing grime
- exfoliateRemove outer skin layers
- noncomedogenicWon't obstruct skin pores
- sebumNatural skin lubricant
moisturizer · toner · serum · spot treatment · mask · micellar · glycolic · tea tree · witch hazel · niacinamide
dermatologist
Doctor treating skin disorders
- estheticianSkincare treatment specialist
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- oilyCovered in grease
skin type · combination · sensitive · sebaceous gland · follicle · bacteria · microbiome · scarring · atrophic · ice pick
antiacneanti-aging
Counteracting effects of time
moisturizing · hydrating · antiaging · moisturizer · emollient