Here’s the thing with cystic acid: It doesn’t just appear on the skin’s surface. It is caused by hormonal imbalance, so it starts from deep within your skin, and the treatment has to penetrate your skin more. And when you are using intense treatment, you have to remember that you might be irritating or drying your skin in the process.
Board-certified dermatologist Dendy Engelman told Allure, “Since cystic acne happens underneath the skin’s surface, it is likely that you will be drying out the skin, irritating the surrounding area, and exacerbating the infection.” Therefore, you should use a gentle cleanser to clean the dirt and oil off your skin.
Insider recommends Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm because it has bergamot oil that helps with inflammation and gently removes all traces of makeup and dirt without drying your skin. According to Farmacy Beauty, the papaya enzymes help to keep your pores clean.
