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After consulting trusted expertsdermatologists Dr. Moore andCorey L. Hartman, M.D.we landed on these top-rated picks.
FWIW: These formulas are amazing, no matter how you identify.
The budget-friendly formula also includesniacinamideto help soothe,ceramidesto help repair, andhyaluronic acidto help hydrate.
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Together, these ingredients promise to help offset the dryness that can often come with using benzoyl peroxide.
Getting them out of your pores for good means you have to play the long game.
This Murad cleanser is great at demolishing those little dark spots thanks to its 1.5% salicylic acid.
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Just like treating blackheads, whiteheads wont just go away with a single useits a process that takes time.
So be patient, and use a product that does the job well.
(And this product does the jobreallywell.)
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It deeply cleanses and hydrates without drying out the skin or your beard.
As a bonus, this cleanser works to soften the hair follicles and exfoliate dead skin for asmoother shave.
It’s best not to betooaggressive with products, though.
Just like in women, acne in men is often the result of hormones.
Byrdie updates writerShannon Stubbsadded additional insights and products to this article.
She’s worked at Byrdie since 2022, covering beauty, wellness, and style.
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